IRAs, Roth IRAs, and 401(k)s Explained: Which Is Right for You?
by Jeff C. Johnson
September 16, 2022
What’s the difference between IRAs, Roth IRAs, and 401(k)s? And which is right for you? CFP® Jeff C. Johnson lays...
Investing & Retirement, Retirement
If You’re Hiring a Financial Advisor, There Are 4 Main Things You Need to Know
by Drew Richey and
Shawn Perry
August 22, 2022
When hiring a financial advisor, consider these 4 main things, including 5 minimum standards and 5 key questions to ask...
These 2 Crucial Questions Will Determine Your Retirement Income
by Michael Lynch
May 27, 2022
Even small nest eggs can be enough to live well. Michael Lynch, formerly onsite at ESPN and 5-time Financial Planner...
Stay on Top of Your Investments with Simplifi
by Quicken
February 3, 2022
You already know Simplifi was named the best budgeting app by The New York Times Wirecutter for the second year...
5 Financial Monsters—and How to Tame Them
by Quicken
October 11, 2021
Like Halloween, financial monsters like the Ghost of Ancient Debt or your Dreaded Were-bills don’t have to be scary. Learn...
How to Make Your Money Last in Retirement
by Quicken
September 30, 2021
Want to make the most of your money in retirement? Take these 4 steps before you retire and live by...
The Pros and Cons of Pensions vs. Annuities
by Quicken
September 30, 2021
Many companies offer employees a choice between monthly annuity payments or one-time lump-sum retirement accounts from which they can draw...
Finding the Right Financial Advisor
by Quicken
September 20, 2021
Finding a good financial adviser is a little like deciding on a marriage partner. It involves evaluating a variety of...
Leverage 3 Types of Income to Maximize Your Net Worth
by Quicken
June 30, 2021
Does your financial planning include these 3 types of income? If not, you could be missing out. Learn how to...
Financial Freedom: 4 Ways To Define Your Future
by Quicken
June 23, 2021
What does financial freedom mean to you? Explore 4 unique visions of financial freedom and learn how Quicken can help...
How Much Should I Contribute to My 401(k)?
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 12, 2021
How much should you contribute to your 401(k)? First, take advantage of your employer's matching plan and claim that free...
Can I Contribute to Both a 401(k) and IRA?
by Quicken
February 22, 2021
401(k)s and IRAs are great for building your retirement savings. Can you have both at once? Yes! Here’s what you...
Investing with Purpose — 5 Mission-Driven Trends to Watch
by Quicken
December 29, 2020
Impact-driven investing has risen more than 38% in the U.S. since 2016, to an estimated $12 trillion. In 2021, look...
How to Maximize Your Retirement Savings with Quicken
by Quicken
October 2, 2020
How to maximize your retirement savings with Quicken. Whether you’re just starting to save for retirement, getting close to retirement,...
How to Manage Your Investments and Grow Your Net Worth
by Quicken
August 28, 2020
How to manage your investments and grow your net worth with Quicken, with tips and tricks for tracking and planning...
How to Protect Your Investments in an Economic Downturn
by Quicken
June 16, 2020
From assessing risk to safeguarding your 401(k), you’ve got a lot of questions about managing your investments now—and we’ve got...
What Is a 401(k) Retirement Plan?
by Quicken
June 9, 2020
Our free 401(k) retirement calculator estimates how much you’ll have saved when you retire. See how much a slight boost...
How to Calculate Return on Investment (ROI)
by Quicken
May 29, 2020
Knowing how to calculate return on investment (ROI) and annualized ROI can help you make better investment decisions. Here’s how...