Discussing money with your parents can be a hard topic to approach. Depending on the family dynamic, it may or may not be a subject that was ever breached growing up. Money has and continues to be a taboo subject even between family members. Despite this, it’s more important than ever to have money conversations …
The 401(k) has become synonymous with retirement. It’s the primary type of account used to save for retirement in today’s corporate world. Most are aware of the tax benefits a traditional 401(k) provides along with often generous “matching contributions” made by employers to encourage saving. However, one potentially overlooked 401(k) option by both employers and …
Roth conversions are a powerful tool to utilize for various reasons when it comes to maximizing retirement savings. A Roth conversion is an essential part of the back-door Roth IRA strategy (for high-income earners) who otherwise can’t make a direct contribution to a Roth. It’s also a strategic way to “max out” marginal income tax …
Discussing money with your parents can be a hard topic to approach. Depending on the family dynamic, it may or may not be a subject that was ever breached growing up. Money has and continues to be a taboo subject even between family members. Despite this, it’s more important than ever to have money conversations …
Whether we like it or not, our finances provide a foundation for the other aspects of our lives. Failing to have our finances in order can put a strain on our relationships, our careers, and set us back years towards achieving financial independence. The journey towards financial independence can be long, arduous, and flat-out tough. …
The majority of 401(k) providers offer a loan provision that allows participants to loan themselves money from their 401(k)’s at a relatively low-interest rate. We often get questions about whether it’s a good idea to loan yourself money from your 401(k). While it can seem attractive on the surface due to low-interest rates in addition …
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The FIRE or financial independence and retire early movement has grown in popularity over the last decade. The Great Recession saw many retirement savings wiped out through poor financial decisions coupled with the worst recession of our lifetimes. The traditional retirement mold has been broken. Why wait until your later years to leave a job …
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We call it the Millennial advantage, but the truth is, generations before and generations to come all have the same advantage when it comes to building wealth and having the freedom to do the things we value. That distinct advantage is the value of time. When it comes to having the flexibility and freedom to …
Health insurance and planning for inevitable expenses in the future is a fundamental part of any financial plan. One tool millennials should be taking advantage of, if available to them, is health savings account or HSA as they’re referred to. The benefits of an HSA extend beyond their TRIPLE tax-advantaged status, to the ability to …
The Roth IRA vs IRA debate, like most personal finance subjects, is unique to each individual. Everyone’s situation and financial circumstances are different, therefore there aren’t any cookie cutter solutions. The decision begins with understanding Roth IRA vs IRA debate, and when it makes sense to contribute to one or the other. Roth IRA vs …
