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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...

It’s common financial advice – save enough in your 401(k) to get the company match. It’s great advice (after all, who doesn’t want free money?), but it may not be yours to keep should you change jobs or withdraw from...

It feels good to wrap up things nicely before the end of the year, but there’s a lot to do. That’s where having a fourth quarter financial to-do list comes in. It helps you prioritize the things you need to...

While data shows more people are saving for the future, others are putting their financial futures at risk by taking 401(k) hardship withdrawals. 401(k) hardship withdrawals should be a last resort, but people are playing fast and loose with their...

The IRS recently announced a 2-year delay to the planned changes in catch-up contributions in 401(k)s and Thrift Savings Plans.  The new rule requiring high-income investors to make catch-up contributions only to Roth 401(k) accounts will not take effect until...

With today’s economic landscape characterized by persistent inflation and rising interest rates, it’s no surprise that American households are feeling financial pressure.  This has many Americans grappling with crucial financial questions:  Should I pull back on my retirement savings contributions? ...

One of the perks of employment is a 401(k). But what happens with the money you’ve accrued for retirement when you change jobs? The money is still there. But leaving behind an old 401(k) may be a costly mistake.   Keep...

Starting in 2024, new rule changes to 401(k) catch-up contributions go into effect for investors ages 50 and over.  These changes impact not only where you can save more, but also if you’re even able to.  Some might argue this...

Everyone seems to have an opinion about target date funds.  On one side, they make 401(k) investing easy.  On the other, there can be a significant difference in performance over time from target date funds versus other plan options.   In...

The Secure Act 2.0 brought about numerous changes to how we save for retirement, including when investors need to start taking required minimum distributions (RMDs). However, the IRS is making RMD changes yet again – this time delaying certain rules...

Let’s face it. There’s a lot going on with the economy, the Fed, and the markets.  It doesn’t help that in this 24/7 newscycle world we live in that the media sensationalizes headlines that cause panic and fear in investors. ...