Retirement

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• 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

  

• What is a spousal IRA?

  The spousal IRA allows a spouse who did not have earned income to contribute to an IRA.

  2 min read Nov 24, 2021

  

• What is a deferred annuity?

  Despite its advantages, a deferred annuity has some clear drawbacks, some of which are substantial.

  6 min read Nov 19, 2021

  

• Retirement annuities: Pros and cons of annuity investing

  An annuity can provide lifetime income. But they come with several advantages and disadvantages to know about.

  3 min read Nov 19, 2021

  

• Best IRA accounts in November 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 Nov 19, 2021

  

• 8 ways to take penalty-free withdrawals from your IRA or 401(k)

  Need your retirement money early? Here’s when you can avoid the 10 percent penalty.

  5 min read Nov 18, 2021

  

• Survey: More than half of American workers say they’re behind on retirement savings

  A full 52 percent of American workers say their retirement savings are not where they need to be.

  7 min read Nov 17, 2021

  

• Backdoor Roth IRA: What it is and the benefits of setting one up

  If you want to open a Roth IRA and make too much money to do so, don’t fret.

  6 min read Nov 16, 2021

  

• What does it mean to be vested?

  The money from your employer match may be required to vest, potentially for years, before it becomes entirely yours.

  3 min read Nov 11, 2021

  

• 5 things you must do if you hope to retire at age 62

  You need to consider more than your income, even if income is the most crucial issue to address.

  4 min read Nov 08, 2021