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Published June 14, 2021

4 Ways to Potentially Maximize Your 401(k) Company Match

The 401(k) company match is a powerful tool that may help you maximize your 401(k) retirement income – without contributing any additional money of your own. It’s basically free money for your future. How much you receive depends on the terms of your 401(k) plan. Many employers match a percentage of employee contributions, up to… Continue reading 4 Ways to Potentially Maximize Your 401(k) Company Match

Published June 7, 2021

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5 Ways That May Reduce Stress When Saving for Retirement

Whether you regret not saving for retirement sooner or you wish you had more to set aside each year, it’s all too easy to get stressed when saving for retirement. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be this way. In fact, a few small shifts in behavior can go a long way to… Continue reading 5 Ways That May Reduce Stress When Saving for Retirement

Published May 31, 2021

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10 Interesting Facts about Memorial Day

As the unofficial beginning of summer, many Americans will celebrate Memorial Day weekend with barbecues, 5 Ks, and outdoor picnics. Others will head to cemeteries to honor and remember their loved ones who sacrificed their lives for the sake of our country. Civilians sometimes confuse Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day. Veteran’s Day celebrates all the… Continue reading 10 Interesting Facts about Memorial Day

Published May 24, 2021

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5 401(k) Savings Tips for the Rest of 2021

As we reach the midway point of the year, investors may be wondering: What can I do to further increase my 401(k) savings? If you feel unprepared for the future, you aren’t alone. According to the Schroders US Retirement Survey, only 27% of respondents said they feel very good and fully on track about their… Continue reading 5 401(k) Savings Tips for the Rest of 2021

Published May 17, 2021

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3 Things to Do If You Can’t Max Out Your 401(k) This Year

Maxing out your 401(k) contribution every year helps your balance grow and may increase your chances of retirement with enough money to live comfortably. However, $19,500 (the 2021 contribution limit) is quite a bit of money to stash away each year. Especially when you have a family to feed, bills to pay, and cash to… Continue reading 3 Things to Do If You Can’t Max Out Your 401(k) This Year

Published May 10, 2021

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Survey Finds Only 27% of Working Adults Are on Track for Retirement

The world has changed over the last year, and, as a result, many of our priorities have shifted – including saving and preparation for retirement. This past January, Schroders US Retirement Survey 2021 asked 1,000 people about their state of retirement readiness and planning, as well as how their saving and investing priorities have changed… Continue reading Survey Finds Only 27% of Working Adults Are on Track for Retirement

Published May 3, 2021

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5 Financial Gift Ideas for Graduates

Instead of gifting the hottest tech gadget that might make you everyone’s favorite parent, grandparent, or family friend, consider these financial gift ideas for the graduate in your life. #1 Individual Retirement Accounts (Roth IRAs) Give the gift of future financial stability with a Roth IRA. While this financial gift idea for graduates might not… Continue reading 5 Financial Gift Ideas for Graduates

Published April 26, 2021

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15 Ways to Prepare for Economic Uncertainty

Gas prices have recently gone up. And it won’t be long until other goods will start to rise in price. Between the economic effects of the pandemic and the stimulus packages, economic forecasts are all over the map. Before we dive in, we want to make it very clear that we are not predicting economic… Continue reading 15 Ways to Prepare for Economic Uncertainty

Published April 19, 2021

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7 Disposable Income Mistakes to Avoid

If you have income left over after paying taxes, it’s important to avoid common disposable income mistakes. However, there is a big difference between disposable income and discretionary income. Disposable income is your personal income minus your current personal taxes. For example, if you make $60,000 a year and pay 20% in federal, state, and… Continue reading 7 Disposable Income Mistakes to Avoid

Published April 12, 2021

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I Changed Jobs. What Should I Do with My 401(k) Account?

It’s not uncommon for investors to change jobs and not know what to do with their 401(k) accounts, so they do nothing and leave it behind. Often, 401(k)s are left behind with old employers due to the misconception that the old employer is taking care of it for the former employee. This is not true.… Continue reading I Changed Jobs. What Should I Do with My 401(k) Account?

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4 Ways to Potentially Maximize Your 401(k) Company Match

5 Ways That May Reduce Stress When Saving for Retirement

10 Interesting Facts about Memorial Day

5 401(k) Savings Tips for the Rest of 2021

3 Things to Do If You Can’t Max Out Your 401(k) This Year

Survey Finds Only 27% of Working Adults Are on Track for Retirement

5 Financial Gift Ideas for Graduates

15 Ways to Prepare for Economic Uncertainty

7 Disposable Income Mistakes to Avoid

I Changed Jobs. What Should I Do with My 401(k) Account?