Retirement

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• What is estate planning?

  Estate planning is the process of arranging who will receive your assets when you die.

  6 min read Jul 09, 2021

  

• What happens to your 401(k) after you leave a job? 8 things to consider about moving your 401(k)

  If you’re leaving your job, don’t forget to take action on your 401(k).

  7 min read Jul 08, 2021

  

• How to invest your 401(k)

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

  7 min read Jul 08, 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 Jul 08, 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 Jul 07, 2021

  

• The best and worst states for retirement 2021

  Bankrate’s study considered a number of public and private datasets related to the life of a retiree.

  5 min read Jul 07, 2021

  

• Why Georgia is Bankrate’s best state for retirement in 2021

  Florida and Arizona rank high in Bankrate’s list of top places to retire, but they’re not No. 1.

  2 min read Jul 07, 2021

  

• Roth 401(k) vs. 401(k): Which one is better for you?

  The choice between a 401(k) and a Roth 401(k) depends a lot on your individual situation.

  8 min read Jul 06, 2021

  

• Pros and cons of government 457(b) retirement plans

  Many civil servants save for retirement with their own type of 401(k).

  5 min read Jul 06, 2021

  

• 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 Jul 02, 2021