The purpose of your retirement fund is to help provide the income you need to live financially independent in retirement, whatever “financially independent” means to you. Without structure and planning for your funds, that goal can become more and more distant. It doesn’t just happen on its own. It takes careful planning and years, if…
Investing Articles
Are Women Better Investors Than Men?
Who’s better at investing—men or women? If you are like 91% of women asked in a recent Fidelity Investments survey, your initial response is probably to say that men are better investors. Only 9% of women asked in the survey said that they are better investors than men. So you might be surprised that this…
Your 401(k) or IRA is Not a Retirement Plan
If you save in a 401(k) or IRA, congratulations! You’re taking a great step toward financial success and well being — and potentially making use of tax advantages through these accounts, or picking up free money in the form of employer contributions. There’s no doubt that contributing to these retirement plans is a must if…
5 Steps to Being a Better Investor
Do you feel knowledgeable about where you invest your money and how you do it? You might be a good investor right now — but what could your portfolio look like if you were even better? If you want to take your financial performance and ability to grow wealth to the next level, take a…
Best Retirement Plan Options for the Self-Employed
Being self-employed comes with many advantages, one of which is your ability to choose from a number of retirement plan options. The key is to match the right plan option with your retirement planning objectives and yearly contribution goals. And if you have employees, other than a spouse, to be certain you understand the contribution requirements…
Is a Roth IRA or Traditional IRA Better for You?
The debate is a long-standing one: Is a Roth or a traditional IRA a better tool to save for retirement? The debate doesn’t end the older you get. In fact, as workers approach retirement age, it’s perhaps even more important than any other time that they look closely at the relative benefits and disadvantages of…
5 Ways to Guard Against Rising Interest Rates
Interest rates are finally beginning to rise after decades of historically low rates, a development that if left unchecked can torpedo the investment portfolios and finances of the unprepared. But if you know what steps to take, you can contain the damage and keep your portfolio and your overall financial situation from taking on too…
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