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Backdoor Roth IRA: What it is and how to set one up
If you want to open a Roth IRA and make too much money to do so, don’t fret.
7 min read Feb 16, 2024 -
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 Feb 14, 2024 -
What is transfer on death (TOD) for estate planning?
Probate is time-consuming and costly, but a TOD account helps your heirs avoid the process.
5 min read Feb 14, 2024 -
What is a required minimum distribution (RMD)?
An RMD is specific amount of money that must be withdrawn from some retirement plans at a certain age.
4 min read Feb 14, 2024 -
Planning to retire in 2024? Do these 7 things now
It’s vital to be fully prepared before you retire, and even make some room in your plans for the unexpected.
6 min read Feb 13, 2024 -
Social Security earnings test: How your benefits could be impacted
Retirees will want to figure out whether the earnings limit will affect their benefit check and by how much.
3 min read Feb 09, 2024 -
Best retirement plans for the self-employed
Here are the details on self-employed retirement plans, including which may be the best.
6 min read Feb 09, 2024 -
How ‘unretiring’ to go back to work can affect your Social Security benefits
Heading back to work after retiring might hit your benefits check.
6 min read Feb 08, 2024 -
How to invest money today
Ready to invest your money but aren’t sure how to get started? Here’s what you need to know.
6 min read Feb 08, 2024 -
5 different types of FIRE
There are a lot of different flavors of the FIRE movement.
3 min read Feb 02, 2024