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Should You Go Back to Work as a Retiree If Your Nest Egg Isn't Cutting It?
After leaving the workforce, you'll have to start relying on savings and Social Security to support you. Unfortunately, you may discover these income
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Don't Assume the Default 401(k) Contribution Is Enough
Photo: Amy Hirschi (Unsplash) When you opened up your 401(k), you were probably presented with a few default options. Maybe your workplace automatically put 3% of your paycheck towards 401(k) contributions, for example. Maybe you were told that the company would match your contributions up to 5%, so you elected to cont
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How Small Businesses Balance Their Staff With Freelancers
Now, small businesses balance their staff with freelancers. A recent study done by UpWork.com and the Freelancers Union found that around 57 million Americans were working as freelancers as of 2019. This makes up about 36 percent of the U. S. workforce and amounts to $1.4 trillion in earnings. The term “gig economy” ha
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A Few Social Security Changes Are Starting in April. Here's What Recipients Need to Know
Social Security isn't always the easiest program to navigate because it's constantly going through changes. Some changes are expected, such as
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How To Qualify For Paid Sick Leave If Schools Close
Yes, you may be able to get unemployment benefits and paid sick leave if schools close. Here’s what you need to know. Paid Sick LeaveHow will you manage working and taking care of your child in the Covid-19 era? Many parents will face this dilemma, as some schools will be remote-only or a hybrid model, which includes b
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PPP is gone, but government help for small businesses isn't
The federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program provided small-business owners with just under $800 billion in COVID-19 relief, according to the
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3 Tips for Investing in Your 50s
The years in your 50s are pivotal ages on the road to retirement. At this stage of life, you may be making plans for how you'll spend your senior years and when you'll close out your career. You might also be grappling with college tuition payments for your children or other expenses that eat up a lot of your income. T
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Life Insurance vs. Emergency Fund: Why You Probably Need Both
Understanding when an emergency fund and a life insurance policy come into play — and how to potentially afford both — will help you prepare for the future. Here's how
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It’s Never Too Late to Start Saving for Retirement: A Guide by Ben Joergens, Financial Empowerment Director
Start Saving for Retirement: A Guide Financial Empowerment Director, Old National Bank
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The 401(k) Contribution Limit Is Increasing in 2020
The IRS just announced its latest inflation adjustments for 2020, and one of the most significant for investors is the upward adjustment in the contribution limits to 401(k) and other qualified retirement plans. With that in mind, here's a discussion of just how much more you can legally save in your tax-advantaged emp