Retirement
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Can you afford The Villages?
Moving to The Villages, the fastest-growing retirement community in the U.S., requires a healthy retirement income.
2 min read Mar 30, 2015 -
File for Social Security early to invest?
Taking your benefits before reaching full retirement age might be a mistake. Here’s why.
3 min read Mar 18, 2015 -
Can a reverse mortgage impact Medicaid?
A reverse mortgage can affect your Medicaid eligibility for long-term care. Here’s how.
2 min read Jan 21, 2015 -
401(k) matching contributions: When is the match taxed?
The 401(k) plan offered by your employer has several tax advantages. Here’s how it works.
2 min read Jan 06, 2015 -
Fund roth 401(k) and roth ira at the same time?
Want to go on a retirement savings spree? These two types of accounts are good starts.
2 min read Nov 12, 2014 -
401(k) catch up contributions at age 50
Catch-up investing is allowed at age 50. Find out what dollar and time limits apply.
2 min read Nov 05, 2014 -
Roth conversion subject to five-year rule?
You need not worry about owing the IRS money on your Roth withdrawals for this reason.
2 min read Oct 30, 2014 -
How to find unclaimed money
Tracking down missing 401(k) money isn’t as easy as finding a traditional pension.
2 min read Oct 16, 2014 -
Timing first required minimum distribution
You have a couple of different options when it’s time to take your first withdrawal.
2 min read Oct 16, 2014 -
Should you delay applying for social security past age 70?
It doesn’t pay to wait past age 70 to collect benefits, but working might help.
2 min read Oct 08, 2014