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    1. 7 Sources of Retirement Income You Probably Haven't Considered Yet
      There are some things you should do well before you retire, and an important one is this: Figure out your sources of retirement income. After all,
    2. Small employers: Look before leaping into new MEP 401(k) option
      Final rules governing multiple employer plans ("MEPs") are now on the table, leaving many small business owners wondering both what they should do to take advantage of the new rules and what they need to consider before jumping in. Small business owners have a wide variety of retirement planning options to choose from,
    3. This IRA Move Looks Smarter After the Stock Market Correction
      One of the biggest problems with the way that most people save for retirement is that they fail to take taxes fully into consideration. With traditional IRAs and 401(k) plans, you typically set aside pre-tax money into a tax-deferred account that shelters your money from tax as long as it stays in the account. But once
    4. Spring-Cleaning Your Finances? Start With These 3 Things
      For some people, spring means itchy, watery eyes and allergies galore. For others, it means a celebration of milder weather and the chance to spend more time outdoors.
    5. How to Support Your Parents Without Derailing Your Finances
      Helping your parents doesn't mean that you have to risk your own financial future. This article discusses ways you can support your parents and positively impact them as well as your own family
    6. Why Your 401(k) Is a Tax Trap (and What You Should Do)
      Just about every financial expert I know advises savers to contribute to their company's 401(k) plan -- at least enough to receive the employer's matching contribution. I can't argue any differently. That company match is free money -- a bonus from the boss -- so why not cash in if you can? And, of course, the tax brea
    7. Teach Kids About Money While You’re Stuck At Home
      We are all locked down at home, and probably running out of things to do to entertain our children. This might be a golden opportunity to teach our kids some valuable lessons about money, and not just because April is Financial Literacy Month. Learning how to handle money properly at an early age might sound a little b
    8. What is a rollover IRA? How to transfer funds from your 401(k) to an IRA and avoid taxes
      Summary List PlacementIf you have an employer-sponsored plan like a 401(k), you might wonder what happens to your money when you leave the job — either for a new gig, to work on your own, or to retire early. A rollover IRA is one alternative. It could be a smart choice if you're looking for more investment options, low
    9. 5 Simple Ways To Prepare Your Personal Finances For A Recession
      Last fall, recession fears were running high. It was hard to escape the conversation; predictions for the next big crash flew all over the media while clients, friends, acquaintances, and others constantly asked the team at my financial planing firm if a recession was really about to happen. Our answer to that question
    10. 10 Tax-Smart Strategies With December Deadlines
      This year marked the first time taxpayers filed their returns under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA). Due to the sheer number of changes introduced, many taxpayers may not be aware of steps that need to be taken before year-end to help manage their tax exposure under the new law. That’s where year-end tax plann