Senior Living

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Senior Living Basics

What is an annuity?

Bankrate explores what annuities are, how they work and who they can benefit.

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What is a Roth solo 401(k)?

A solo 401(k) offers the same employee contribution limits as a 401(k) with an employer.

4 min read

Roth IRA, Roth 401(k) differences

Though similar in name, these accounts have major differences you should be aware of.

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Solo 401(k) vs. SEP IRA

Both kinds of plans can be started relatively fast and without many of the hassles of traditional plans.

6 min read

Latest Articles

Social Security payments set to jump 5.9% in 2022 following biggest COLA increase in nearly 40 years

Here’s how much the average Social Security recipient will receive.

2 min read Oct 13, 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
Stimulus checks: Here’s how Social Security recipients and other non-filers can claim their $1,400 payment

Individuals exempt from filing a tax return could be days away from receiving their payment.

5 min read Apr 02, 2021
Hit hard by the alternative minimum tax (AMT)? Here are 6 ways to reduce how much you owe

While it was designed to catch wealthy tax avoiders, the AMT may unwittingly snare many others too.

4 min read Oct 02, 2020
How to gain your financial independence

Financial independence is all about doing the things you really want to do without worrying about income.

8 min read Jul 03, 2020
Survey: More than 1 in 4 Americans to tap retirement accounts during coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus is hitting not only Americans’ health but also their ability to save for retirement.

4 min read May 27, 2020
How the SECURE Act impacts your retirement savings

It’s now the biggest legislative change to the retirement system in more than a decade.

8 min read Mar 06, 2020
Survey: More than half of American workers say they are behind in saving for retirement

Everyone wants their golden years to be golden. But saving for them is another thing.

5 min read Nov 21, 2019
Survey: Less than a third of Americans have increased their retirement savings rate this year

And find out who’s most likely to boost their retirement contributions.

5 min read Aug 21, 2019
Why Nebraska is the best state to retire

The Cornhusker State deserves a look as a place to settle after your work days are over.

3 min read Aug 20, 2019