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8 Ways to Boost 401(k) Retirement Savings Right Now

If you really want to boost 401(k) retirement savings, the obvious solution is to save more. But that’s easier said than done: otherwise, more people would be on track for a better retirement. There’s a retirement crisis in America that’s been brewing long before the pandemic hit. According to the June 2021 National Retirement Risk… Continue reading 8 Ways to Boost 401(k) Retirement Savings Right Now

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401(k) Vesting Schedule: How It Works and Why You Should Care

Many workers who save a portion of each paycheck in their 401(k) and receive a matching contribution from their employer often wait years before the money is fully theirs. Some don’t see any employer matching dollars because they leave the company too soon. If you don’t want to lose your company’s 401(k) match, it’s critical… Continue reading 401(k) Vesting Schedule: How It Works and Why You Should Care

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How to Protect Kids Online

Parenting is hard work, especially when you have to parent in unfamiliar ways. Today’s parents are dealing with issues generations past didn’t face, such as how to protect kids online. Previous generations certainly had their own fears, but, today, many of the issues facing our children result from the internet. Yesterday’s story of a pedophile… Continue reading How to Protect Kids Online

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College Savings Mistakes to Avoid [What to Do Instead]

Far too often, parents prioritize college savings over retirement savings. While many believe they are doing the right thing helping their children avoid financial misery, they fail to realize that prioritizing college savings over retirement leads to more than one generation struggling financially. It’s becoming more common for parents and grandparents to take out loans… Continue reading College Savings Mistakes to Avoid [What to Do Instead]

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Are These 401(k) Myths Costing You Money?

401(k) plans are a valuable tax-advantaged retirement savings tool for many Americans.  With it often being the largest retirement asset investors own, it’s critical investors understand how to maximize savings so they earn and keep more to enjoy during retirement.  The problem is many 401(k) myths keep investors from doing just that.  They think they… Continue reading Are These 401(k) Myths Costing You Money?