Retirement

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• How to avoid paying taxes on Social Security income

  Here’s how the experts say you can avoid taxes on Social Security and why you might not want to.

  6 min read Jul 10, 2020

  

• What is Social Security and how does it work?

  Here’s how Social Security works, how it’s funded, and how it fits into your retirement plan.

  4 min read Jul 08, 2020

  

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

  FIRE participants try to gain financial independence by amassing wealth and cutting expenses.

  5 min read Jul 03, 2020

  

• What is a beneficiary?

  The beneficiary is typically a person, but it could be any number of individuals as well as other entities.

  5 min read Jul 01, 2020

  

• 10 best retirement plans in 2020

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

  19 min read Jul 01, 2020

  

• Best places to roll over your 401(k) in July 2020

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

  5 min read Jul 01, 2020

  

• How to pick investments in a 401(k)

  Here’s how to build a portfolio that fits your financial goals.

  6 min read Jun 25, 2020

  

• IRS extends emergency relief on RMDs to everyone

  The changes affect anyone taking RMDs from certain retirement accounts.

  2 min read Jun 23, 2020

  

• 401(k) rollover options: Here’s what to do if you lose or change your job

  Decisions you make now can end up costing a lot more later, so carefully weigh what to do with your 401(k).

  6 min read Jun 23, 2020

  

• 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 Jun 18, 2020