Healthy Retirement 101: What to Do in Your 20s
College is a few years behind you, and you’re working and feeling pretty good about your future. It may be...
Investment 101: How to Start a 401(k)
To encourage people to save for retirement, the government offers a number of tax advantages for contributing to special retirement...
Money Management for Retirement: Savings Plans That'll Fit Into Your Budget
It is often debated whether Social Security will be around in 20 to 30 years. But the reality is that...
Make Your Golden Years Great: Money Management & Budgeting Strategies for People Close to Retirement
Life Does Not Get Cheaper in Retirement “In my experience, clients are often surprised to find that their expenses do...
Personal Finance Checkup: How to Tell if You're On Track with Retirement Savings
Know Your Current Financial Status The first step is knowing the status of your personal finances. “Getting from point A...
Am I Ready to Retire? Financial Management for Your Future
Am I Ready to Retire? Financial Management for Your Future With savings, this could be you. It’s never too early...
When Your Budget Doesn't Cut It: Early Withdrawals from Retirement Savings Plans
Congress created tax laws for retirement savings plans that both encourage savings and punish early withdrawals. The rules extend to...
Need Money? Personal Finance Tips When Borrowing from a Retirement Account
When you're in a bind financially, it can be very tempting to turn to your nest egg for a quick...
Changing Jobs? Finance Tips on What to Do With a 401K Retirement Plan
Congratulations on your new job! Before you are too far gone from your old position, you need to decide what...
How to Reduce Spending, Expenses & Debt in Retirement
How to Reduce Spending, Expenses & Debt in Retirement When you have an extra 2,000 hours to fill because you’re...
Money Management: Why You Need an Emergency Fund
Kiplinger contributing editor Cameron Huddleston learned this lesson the hard way: Everybody needs an . She shares her experience here...
Understanding the Investment Risk Pyramid
Draw a pyramid on a scrap of paper, then look at the image. You'll see that your pyramid is large...
Estate Planning Tips for People Under 40
But I'm too young to worry about a will or life insurance!" Every attorney who works in has heard these...
Money Market Accounts vs. CDs
If you have a few thousand dollars that need a safe home, either a certificate of deposit (CD) or a...
Decoding 401K Fees
Seventy-one percent of 401(k) plan participants don't know that they are paying fees, according to an AARP survey. Administrative fees,...
Ways to Plan Ahead for Major Medical Expenses
It's not where you prefer to put your money, but it’s smart to save up for the “just-in-case” major medical...
Investment Property Loans: Know Before You Owe
All loans are not created equal. Expect to pay more for investment loans for rental property than you would for...
Ways to Spot an Investment Scam
Everybody hopes to find a great investment, but nobody wants to be the victim of a scam. Unfortunately, the more...