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It’s no secret that many Americans struggle to save for retirement. The hard truth is that this is often due to bad financial habits. Consider the fact that Americans’ credit card balances have gone up 40% over the last 2...

For those who wonder, “How much should I contribute to my 401(k)?” you’ve come to the right place. As much as we’d like to be able to tell you an exact amount to contribute, we can’t. It varies from one...

Many companies offer the option to contribute to a 401(k), and the company will match a portion of those contributions. However, many investors leave this “free money” on the table by not contributing enough to receive the full 401(k) company...

Many of us start the New Year resolving to do better financially, and based on reports from 2022, it’s easy to see why. A 2023 Bankrate survey found the following: “Americans are more than two times more likely to feel...

Years of economic hardships have sent many people online searching for helpful 401(k) articles. A 2003 Bankrate study found that “Americans are more than two times more likely to feel financially insecure than secure. Slightly more than 1 in 4...

There are few things more taboo than talking about money and death. But, if you are a parent approaching retirement, it is imperative to have the aging parent money talk with your adult children. Unfortunately, this doesn’t happen as often...

The Secure Act 2.0 is bringing numerous changes to your 401(k) in 2024.  The 2022 legislation had over 90 provisions in it that encourage more people to save for retirement and to help grow their retirement savings. This year we...

Contrary to popular belief, there is more to maximizing your 401(k) savings than simply contributing more.  There are things you can do that don’t require you to spend a single penny.  If you want to maximize 401(k) savings in 2024,...

A recent CNBC Your Money Survey reveals 46% of 401(k) investors are unaware of the specific investments in their workplace retirement plan.¹  Considering 401(k)s are most people’s largest asset, this is troubling.  However, advisors cited in the article argue that...

In an ideal marriage, both spouses want the best for each other. This includes a comfortable retirement. Unfortunately, there is one 401(k) mistake married couples make without even realizing they are doing it.  It may seem small, but it can...

No one wants to come across as Scrooge during the holidays, but without managing holiday gift expectations, many people wind up saying, “Bah Humbug!” When we fail to manage holiday gift expectations, we tend to spend more than we should,...

The IRS just announced contribution limits for qualified retirement plans for 2024.   Keep reading below to find out exactly how much you can contribute for 2024, and start making plans now to do what you can to max out your...

If you’re wondering if you should stop funding your 401(k) because you’re having a hard time making ends meet or are nervous about the economy, you aren’t alone.  A 2023 CNBC Your Money Survey finds that “three quarters of working...

A major factor in achieving your financial goals is being engaged with your finances and investments. This includes your 401(k). According to CNBC, though 401(k)s are the “most common retirement savings vehicles, 63 percent of Americans don’t understand exactly how...

To achieve retirement savings goals, it is crucial to not only protect your savings, but also ensure they grow at a rate that outpaces inflation. With inflation eroding our purchasing power and hard-earned money, many investors are wondering what this...