Retirement

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• What is the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement?

  FIRE participants try to gain financial independence by amassing wealth and cutting expenses. Here’s how FIRE works.

  8 min read Dec 03, 2021

  

• How much should I save for retirement?

  Here’s how to run the numbers on your own retirement savings and what you need to know.

  8 min read Dec 03, 2021

  

• Inherited IRA rules: 6 things all beneficiaries must know

  Avoid the pitfalls of the process to help protect your windfall.

  8 min read Dec 03, 2021

  

• Stocks, bonds and mutual funds: How are they different?

  Stocks, bonds and mutual funds are different investments that produce varied returns.

  4 min read Dec 02, 2021

  

• What is the Roth IRA 5-year rule?

  The five-year rule to get tax-free earnings out of a Roth IRA can be tricky. We explain.

  5 min read Dec 01, 2021

  

• What to do if you lose your 401(k) employer match

  Lost your 401(k) match? Then it may be time to reassess your financial picture.

  6 min read Dec 01, 2021

  

• Best places to roll over your 401(k) in December 2021

  Wondering where to rollover your retirement savings? These brokers come out on top.

  7 min read Dec 01, 2021

  

• 9 best retirement plans in December 2021

  Not all retirement plans are equal. Find out the ones that work best for you.

  23 min read Dec 01, 2021

  

• Best IRA accounts in December 2021

  If you’re looking to get off to a fast start on your retirement finances, an IRA is a great place to begin.

  9 min read Dec 01, 2021

  

• 5 ways to avoid taking early withdrawals on your 401(k)s and IRAs

  Tapping your retirement accounts early can cost you big time.

  6 min read Nov 26, 2021