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5 ways you can jump-start your retirement savings in your 20s
When you’re young, you can save a little now and reap big rewards later.
2 min read Sep 25, 2017 -
When you can tap your IRA and avoid a tax penalty
Need to use IRA cash? These early withdrawals don’t trigger the usual 10 percent tax.
3 min read Sep 19, 2017 -
Veteran: Should I claim Social Security early?
There may be exceptions to the usual advice to wait until your full retirement age.
3 min read Sep 08, 2017 -
In your 50s? It’s not too late to start a retirement fund
Here’s how to get that nest egg going quickly when you’ve got no time to waste.
2 min read Aug 24, 2017 -
6 ways a Roth IRA beats a traditional IRA
Learn what fans of Roth IRAs already know: The rewards can span generations.
4 min read Jul 13, 2017 -
Where are the best and worst states to retire?
Some states make it easy to enjoy retirement. Others make it rough. Where does yours rank?
2 min read Mar 29, 2017 -
6 reasons not to roll over your 401(k)
It’s not always a good idea to take your retirement account with you when you leave an employer.
4 min read Mar 21, 2017 -
Should you cash out, rollover or leave 401(k) behind?
When you leave your job, you have options on what to do with your 401(k) plan. But one stands out.
4 min read Mar 20, 2017 -
The basics of estate planning
Here’s why you need a plan for the distribution of your assets, no matter what your age.
6 min read Jul 01, 2016 -
Bankrate study: Seniors’ incomes in 47 states don’t go far enough
Bankrate finds retirement incomes are inadequate in all but 3 states.
7 min read May 23, 2016