Retirement Accounts

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Which Retirement Account Should I Max Out First?

Retirement Accounts

There are so many options available when you are deciding where to save money for retirement. You have pre-tax accounts like your employer’s 401k plan that give you a tax break today to contrast against Roth retirement accounts that have you pay tax today but never again. With the alphabet soup of retirement accounts floating [...]

Should You Commit to One Retirement Tax Strategy?

One Retirement Strategy

401k. Roth IRA. Social Security. 403b. Investments. Where is your retirement income coming from? Have you paid taxes on that income already? Or will you be paying it when you receive the income? Consequences of Retirement Tax Strategies Whichever option you have selected, are you certain that it is the best choice for your retirement? [...]

Investing is the Only Time Being Average is Awesome

Average Financial Skills

When you are calculating your retirement and figuring out how much you need in your nest egg, ask yourself this question: are you okay being average? It is a critical question that impacts how you see retirement investing. Seeking Peak Return Risks Your Portfolio Wanting to excel in life is a great thing, but that need [...]

4 Reasons You Should Avoid Free Trade Offers from Brokers

100 free trades

Online, discount, and retail brokerage firms compete in a tough marketplace. There are a multitude of options and costs have been driven down to incredible lows. These options and low cost prices are great for consumers. To further entice you to open account or to move away from another broker, these firms will offer you [...]

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