• Top 10 Target Date Fund Providers for Retirement Investing

    Top 10 Target Date Fund Providers for Retirement Investing

    Target date funds are becoming more and more popular. We review the top 10 target date fund providers and discuss index-based and actively-manged.


  • Lazy Portfolios Aren’t Lazy in Growing Wealth

    Lazy Portfolios Aren’t Lazy in Growing Wealth

    In this issue:

    • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: Golden Rule and The Roth IRA Evangelist 
    • Lazy Portfolios Aren’t Lazy in Growing Wealth
    • Tools & Tips: Investment Arithmetic
    • Market Overview


  • Lazy Portfolios in Different Market Conditions

    Lazy Portfolios in Different Market Conditions

    Understanding how lazy portfolios perform under different circumstances and concepts like maximum drawdown , rolling returns , and asset allocatio can help you navigate through various market cycles.


  • Tax-Efficient Lazy Portfolios

    Tax-Efficient Lazy Portfolios

    Lazy portfolio tax strategy can help to enhance after-tax returns for taxable investment accounts. While tax-deferred accounts like IRAs or 401(k)s eliminate immediate tax concerns, taxable accounts require careful consideration of tax efficiency to maximize long-term wealth accumulation.


  • Lazy Portfolios for Retirement Investing

    Lazy Portfolios for Retirement Investing

    For retirement investors, lazy portfolios can serve as a good tool for their IRAs, 401(k) and taxable investment accounts. This article discusses how to utilize lazy portfolios for these retirement investing accounts.


  • How to Implement a Lazy Portfolio

    How to Implement a Lazy Portfolio

    Implementing a lazy portfolio doesn’t require advanced knowledge or constant attention. Whether you choose mutual funds or ETFs, rebalance annually or less frequently, or tweak allocations based on changing needs, the principles remain the same: keep costs low, stay diversified, and let time work in your favor.


  • What Are Lazy Portfolios?

    What Are Lazy Portfolios?

    Investing can be intimidating. It’s a complex and time-consuming endeavor. This is especially true for beginners. , Lazy portfolios offer an appealing solution for this group of people. A lazy portfolio is a straightforward investment strategy designed to require minimal effort and oversight while aiming to deliver solid long-term returns.


  • IRAs as One of the Emergency Fund Sources

    IRAs as One of the Emergency Fund Sources

    In this issue:

    • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: Back-and-forth Tariff Policies, Stock Market Swings, and Low Retirement Savings Rates
    • IRAs as One of the Emergency Fund Sources
    • The Gotcha in Maximum Solo 401(k) or SEP IRA Contribution Limits
    • Market Overview


  • Special Issue: Staying the Course Amid Market Turmoil

    Special Issue: Staying the Course Amid Market Turmoil

    In this special issue:

    • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: Market Turmoil, Majority of Americans Invest in Stocks, …
    • Staying the Course Amid Market Turmoil
    • Tools & Tips: Longest S&P 500 Losses (Drawdowns)
    • Market Overview


  • The ABCs of Roth Conversions: Backdoor, Mega Backdoor, and More

    The ABCs of Roth Conversions: Backdoor, Mega Backdoor, and More

    In this issue:

    • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: Tariff Liberation Day, Beefing Up Emergency Savings, and Consumer Confidence at Its Lowest
    • The ABCs of Roth Conversions: Backdoor, Mega Backdoor, and More
    • Tools & Tips: Social Security Income Calculation Infographic
    • Market Overview


  • Paying Off Debt or Funding Retirement? How to Decide When Every Dollar Counts

    Paying Off Debt or Funding Retirement? How to Decide When Every Dollar Counts

    In this issue:

    • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: 401(k) Millionaires Save More, Spring Financial Cleaning
    • Paying Off Debt or Funding Retirement? How to Decide When Every Dollar Counts
    • Paying off Debt or Investing Calculator
    • Market Overview


  • The Right Way to Withdraw from Your 401(k) Without Regret

    The Right Way to Withdraw from Your 401(k) Without Regret

    In this issue:

    • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: $1.5 Million’s Retirement Mileage Across Various States, Therapy Needed in Market Turmoil
    • The Right Way to Withdraw from Your 401(k) Without Regret
    • Credit Card Debt Consolidation Calculator
    • Market Overview


  • Maximize Your Cash Returns

    Maximize Your Cash Returns

    In this issue:

    • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: Inflation Pressure and 401(k) as Rainy-Day Fund
    • Maximize Your Cash Returns
    • Good Funds: Capital Group ETFs
    • Market Overview


  • Roth IRA for Kids? SEP IRA for Rental Income?

    Roth IRA for Kids? SEP IRA for Rental Income?

    In this issue:

    • News & Tips You Can Use: 5 Tax Tips For Tax Filing Season
    • 6 Ways to Cope in Your Retirement Savings & Spending Under the Current DOGE, Tariff Regime 
    • Backdoor Roth IRA Pro-Rata Conversion Calculator
    • Market Overview


  • 6 Ways to Cope in Your Retirement Savings & Spending Under the Current DOGE, Tariff Regime

    6 Ways to Cope in Your Retirement Savings & Spending Under the Current DOGE, Tariff Regime

    In this issue:

    • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: Tax Season, Regulations Relaxed, Low Housing Affordability
    • 6 Ways to Cope in Your Retirement Savings & Spending Under the Current DOGE, Tariff Regime 
    • 401k Early Withdrawal Cost Calculator
    • Market Overview


  • Outsaving Regular Workers: How Gig Workers & Entrepreneurs Can Save 3x More for Retirement—Up to $70K Tax-Deferred!

    Outsaving Regular Workers: How Gig Workers & Entrepreneurs Can Save 3x More for Retirement—Up to $70K Tax-Deferred!

    In this issue:

    • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance
    • Outsaving Regular Workers: How Gig Workers & Entrepreneurs Can Save 3x More for Retirement—Up to $70K Tax-Deferred!
    • Solo 401(k) Maximum Contribution Calculator
    • Market Overview


  • The Hidden Benefit of Emergency Savings Accounts: It’s a ‘Regular’ Savings Account with Free Employer Match

    The Hidden Benefit of Emergency Savings Accounts: It’s a ‘Regular’ Savings Account with Free Employer Match

    In this issue:

    • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance
    • One Percent Difference: Fees and Growth
    • Asset Allocation Calculator
    • Market Overview


  • Maximizing Your Savings & Investments: The Power of 1% Over Time

    Maximizing Your Savings & Investments: The Power of 1% Over Time

    In this issue:

    • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance
    • One Percent Difference: Fees and Growth
    • Fee Calculator
    • Market Overview


  • Dividend Income Investments: Benefits and Pitfalls

    Dividend Income Investments: Benefits and Pitfalls

    In this issue:

    • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance
    • Dividend Income Investments: Benefits and Pitfalls
    • Dividend Income Calculator for Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
    • Market Overview


  • Rule of Thumb: The 50/30/20 Budget Rule

    Rule of Thumb: The 50/30/20 Budget Rule

    In this issue:

    • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance
    • Rule of Thumb: The 50/30/20 Budget Rule
    • Simple Budget Calculator
    • Market Overview