The Beauty of IRAs – Individual Retirement Acccounts
Posted by Editor in Planning for the Future on January 31, 2010
An IRA is a great way to save for the future, but only about 14% of eligible Americans are contributing to one. That’s a shame, because an IRA is a tax-advantaged investment tool that can help you invest for retirement — whether you’re just starting out, in the middle of your working years or headed [...]
10 Tips to Mastering Your Money
Posted by Editor in Money Management on January 31, 2010
Want to save more of what you earn, but just can’t figure out how? Follow these easy tips and watch your cash grow.
1. Set a Target
Shoot for having three to six months of your regular expenses available for unforeseen emergencies.
2. Make Your Money Work as Hard as You Do
Keep idle cash in an account that [...]
The 401k plan is the Ultimate Retirement Saving Plan
Posted by Editor in Planning for the Future on January 18, 2010
Free money from your employer can be termed as one thing — a 401K plan. This is an employer sponsored retirement plan where employees contribute a percentage of their salary into an account, with employers providing a matching percentage.
Motley Fool describes it as “one of the best ways to save for your retirement. Few alternatives [...]