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The 'retirement savings waterfall' explains where your money should go to build the most wealth
It can be hard to figure out where to put the money you save for retirement when there are multiple types of accounts you can open. The "retirement savings waterfall" can help you prioritize, by explaining where your money should go first, and then where any extra money should go. First, take advantage of any employer
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Update Your Retirement Strategy with New 2020 IRS Contribution Limits
If you wish you could save more for retirement, you’re in luck. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is letting you contribute more toward retirement in 2020. The increase in the annual limit also applies to catch-up contributions. This is great news for retirement savers since 38% of Americans aren’t confident that they
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When Is It OK to Tap Your Retirement Savings?
You spend your working years saving what you can for retirement, knowing you'll one day take the money out. But things don't always go according to
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5 Roth IRA Rules You Must Know Before Opening An Account
I’m a big advocate of the Roth IRA. I love to talk about it, and I recommend it to anyone who’ll entertain the conversation. But what I discovered is that a lot of people don’t understand the full extent of what a great investment vehicle the Roth IRA is. As well, many who do have it are completely unaware of how best
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Who Needs Life Insurance the Most?
Even for those who feel like they're at the peak of life, the future is never certain, so thinking through the financial implications of a sudden illness or accident can be a wise move. Does that mean you need life insurance? If there are people in your life who depend on your earnings, and you don't have an enormous b
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More homebuyers are opting into a risky type of mortgage in an attempt to save money
As mortgage rates rise, more borrowers are looking for ways to keep their homebuying costs down. Could an adjustable-rate mortgage be the way to do that?
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Do You Need Small Business Liability Insurance? 5 Questions to Ask
Keeping your operating costs low is a major concern when you're running a small business. There may not be room in your budget for optional add-ons right now, so you feel you have to stick to the essentials. As a result, you've probably wondered: Do you need small business insurance? Or is it an extra cost you can forg
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Here Are the Biggest Tax Law Changes to Look Out for This Year
As yet another tax-filing deadline approaches, taxpayers who want to maximize their return (or minimize how much they owe Uncle Sam) would be wise to get familiar with a handful of key changes taking effect this year. The good news is the tax code didn’t undergo a massive overhaul in 2019. Moreover, some of the changes
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Inflation May Actually Benefit Your Business. Here's How
Companies are facing increased costs across the board, but inflation isn't all bad--especially for business owners in these three scenarios. Inflation
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Real-Life Finance Podcast #4 | Wealth Advisor LaToya Williams
Hosted by Old National Bank Financial Empowerment Director Ben Joergens, each Real-Life Finance episode focuses on everyday financial solutions that