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- First Person: The Housing Crash Has Changed Our Retirement PlansWith less than 10 years left to retirement, the economy has changed our retirement plans.
- First Person: My Rules for Retirement PlanningEven though I’m still relatively young, that doesn’t mean I haven’t been planning for my retirement for some time. In fact, I’ve had some sort of retirement plan in place since I started my first full-time job after graduating from college.
- Building a Simple Retirement PlanThe key a successful retirement plan is tracking expenses, knowing your income, avoiding debt, then making sure your savings rate and time frame are within reason.
- Don't Want to Convert to a Roth Because of Taxes?People don't like paying taxes so they don't consider converting a regular retirement plan to a Roth IRA a good idea. Wrong thinking!
Talking to Your Adult Children About Retirement PlanningParents need to educate their adult children in proper retirement planning as soon as possible, so those children will enjoy the maximum returns possible, long after the parents have gone.
Talking to Your Parents About Retirement PlanningTalking to older parents about retirement can be a delicate situation. Parents can have a tough time listening to any advice on either money or sex from their children.- Retirement Planning Checklist for Your 20s and 30sIt is never too soon to start saving for retirement. Here are 5 retirement strategies to implement in your 20s and 30s that can help to ensure that you are on track for a comfortable retirement.
- Planning for Retirement After Age 50Your 50s is the perfect time to take a serious look at your retirement plan and to make necessary adjustments. Here are the top 10 retirement planning tips for those aged 50 and up.
- The Importance of the Investment and Also the Retirement Plans for the FutureThe term Investment and retirement are much closely related because of the facts that people are planning their investments contemplating their retirement money they get after they retired from the job.
- My 5 Steps to Retirement PlanningMany things need to be considered before retirement. Here are my 5 steps to get there.
- Forgotten Money: Retirement PlansIt's all about the money. Doing something as simple as reviewing your past employment history may net you some extra income.
- First Person: 4 Types of Small Business Retirement PlansSmall businesses have a variety of retirement plans from which to choose. Some of these retirement plans are intended for the business owner only while others include employees. Vesting and contribution limits vary based on the plan type.
- My 'Choose Your Own Adventure' Retirement PlanIn many ways, retirement planning is much the same as a "choose your own adventure book." However, this is life, not just a story where you can go back and try another scenario if things don't work out the way you had planned.
- 5 Mistakes to Avoid Regarding Your 401(k) Retirement PlanIf you are not familiar with how 401(k) retirement plans work, you could find yourself employed longer than you had anticipated.
- Getting a Spouse on the Same Retirement Planning PagePreparing for retirement isn't always just about you. If you have a spouse or a significant other that you share your life and finances with, he or she could play a pertinent role in your retirement planning and vice versa.
- Federal Government Retirement Plan- How Your Qualified Retirement Plan Will Fund 30% to 60% of the Government Coffers, and Would Cure 50% of the National DebtI realized that April 15th is fast approaching, and every tax accountant out there will be advising their clients to fund their 401k, IRA and other qualified retirement plan in an attempt to lower their clients current year income taxes.
- First Person: Late to the Retirement Planning Party?Here are some important points to consider when getting a late start on retirement planning.
- First Person: The 8 Reasons Young Adults Don't Save for RetirementMost of us know that we should save for retirement. However, many young adults put off this financial necessity.
- Are You Captaining the Titanic of Retirement Plans?Here are some of the ways in which a retirement could mirror that fateful voyage, and how I plan to avoid captaining the Titanic of retirement plans.
- The Last Minute Retirement PlanA humorous look at trying to find a retirement plan at the last minute.
- Choosing a Retirement Plan for Your Small BusinessAnswer these 4 questions before choosing a retirement plan for your small business.
- Retirement Planning for Young AdultsIf you are a young adult, planning for retirement, which is decades in your future, may be very low on your list of financial planning priorities. Here are 6 reasons why retirement planning should become a top priority now.
Three Big Financial Impacts to Your Retirement PlanTraditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, and employer sponsored plans. First, consider free money with employer matching. Next, determine how tax exempt and tax deferred affect your retirement. Finally, factor in how fees and expenses impact your account.- Early Retirement Planning Insights to Save for Your FutureLearn a few early retirement planning tips to save money for your future.
- Retirement Plan Not Working? Here's WhyA short description of the top mistakes I find in my clients' retirement plans, along with some real world solutions.
Five Retirement Planning Mistakes to AvoidAvoiding these five mistakes in retirement planning gives you a better chance at a financially secure retirement.- Common Mistakes in Retirement PlanningLooking ahead toward retirement requires some financial planning. Many either don't plan or don't plan correctly.
- Retirement Planning Tips for Women Who Want to Be Independent and Self-sufficient During RetirementWomen need to be more serious about retirement planning so they are able to take care of themselves during retirement. Retirement planning tips for women help bridge this gap.
- The End of 2010 Presents Some Retirement Planning OpportunitiesThe end of the year presents some chances for everyone to take a look at their retirement goals, and make changes for the new year.
- Estate Planning Tip: Easy Access Retirement PlansOne of the goals of estate planning is to provide the smoothest and easiest transition possible for your loved ones after you pass away.
- Consider a Career Instead of a JobWorking at a job you enjoy for 30 years may have you unknowingly sacrificing your retirement and golden years. Take a close look at your benefit package to decide if you are in a career or just marking time at a job.
Associated Content by Yahoo! as Alternative Retirement PlanningI needed a career that would continue paying me residual payments for life. Enter Associated Content by Yahoo! Is it possible to use your online writing career with Associated Content by Yahoo as a retirement planning strategy? You bet.- Guide You Retirement Plan and Hit Your TargetA 401(k) was never designed to be a "retirement plan". It was designed to replace defined benefit plans which were retirement plans.
10 Retirement Planning Tips for WomenWomen need to latch on to their purse strings and hold on tightly, if they want to have a glass half full rather than half empty when they retire.
Retirement Plan Options for Stay-At-Home-MomsStay-at-home moms take on a lot of unpaid work around the home, yet retirement still needs to be considered.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Company's Retirement PlanThere is a reason your company considers its retirement plan an employee benefit: it is. You can make your company's retirement plan work for you, no matter how long you plan on staying with the company.
Investment, Savings and Retirement Definitions You Need to KnowRetirement and savings plans can be confusing. Understanding the definitions of these key terms will help you make smarter decisions about your financial future.
How to Plan Your Retirement on a Single SalaryRetirement planning can be done on a single salary. Woman still stay home to raise kids. Sometimes the husband stays home to raise children. Sometimes a spouse is unemployed. There are multiple reasons, but the result is one salary.
Retirement Planning: Emotional StrategiesInner joy and peace of mind experienced throughout retirement is attained through careful planning and preening inner landscapes of emotion and mood. Financial planning is not enough.- What is a 401b Retirement PlanAs of 2010 the 401b retirement plan is no longer available. The 401a and 401b retirement plans were the for-runner of the current 401k retirement plan offered by most employers today. The plans were offered from the late 1990's to 2002.
