Personal Finance Blog
In a recent CNN Money article, I read that upwards of 60% of workers have less than $25,000 saved for retirement. Furthermore, 23% of those interviewed by the Employee Benefit Research Institute reported feeling “not at all confident” about their … [Read more...]
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By: Rick Kahler, CFP® Would you like to be financially independent? Most of us would. We’d like to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without having to earn an income. Recent studies suggest that an average income of around $60,000 is optimum for … [Read more...]
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By: Heidi Davis, CFP® What Are Individual Retirement Accounts? An Individual Retirement Account, or “IRA”, is a personal savings plan that gives you tax advantages for your retirement savings. Social Security is not designed to fund … [Read more...]
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It's best to start saving for retirement as soon as you start working. Even if you're only part-time, you should put away what you can from each paycheck. Every little bit helps and will add up over time. If you weren't able to start saving early … [Read more...]
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It's typically a joke you hear your parents say: “We’re spending your inheritance, but we’re having fun while doing it!” Couples and individuals of all ages contemplate whether they should focus on putting away money for their retirement … [Read more...]
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By: Kevin R. Worthley, CFP® As a Certified Financial Planner™, I’ve been privy to a higher-than-normal amount of discussion and advertising about insurance annuities lately. Marketing materials and wholesaler calls have increased at my office … [Read more...]
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How to choose between a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA. The efficiency of the driver’s license bureau. The readability of the IRS’s rules. The Postal Service’s track record of setting stamp rates (that last more than six months). Let’s … [Read more...]
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By: Tammy Kraig, CFP® [Check Your Credit: Don't Guess. Know.® Get your free credit report and score. No credit card required. We’re all aware of inspiring adages such as, “Follow your dreams and the money will follow," or, “Anything you … [Read more...]
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By: Heidi Davis, CFP® As a Certified Financial Planner™, I get to work with many wonderful couples in their late 40s, 50s and 60s who are planning their retirement. Many hope retirement will allow them to volunteer for a cause close … [Read more...]
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When you take that first leap toward financial independence, it can be rather overwhelming. People start throwing abbreviations at you like FICO and IRA, and you may often be left scratching your head. Don’t worry! With these five easy steps, … [Read more...]
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By: John D. Buerger, CFP® Should you fund your retirement plan (401(k), IRA and Roth IRA), or not? Which plan? How much? As a financial planner, these are the most common questions I am asked by clients, workshop and Webinar attendees. Ask … [Read more...]
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