One Fund Does It All Apr 29, 2025In this issue: Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: US Food & Engergy Inflation Charts, Empty Shelfs Coming? Part-time Contractors Rejoin on 401(k) Eligibility One Fund Does It All: Savings & Investing in 401(k) Might Not Be That Intimidating Tools & Tips: Retirement Spending Calculator Market Overview
The One-Fund 401(k) Portfolio: Simple Yet Does Its Job Apr 26, 2025One-fund portfolio, either a target-date fund or just a balance index fund, does a good job for retirement plan investors who have little experience or who don’t want to mess around.
Roth IRAs for Retirees Apr 22, 2025Roth IRAs can be very useful for retirees in terms of medicare premiums, estate planning and other benefits.
Lazy Portfolios Aren’t Lazy in Growing Wealth Apr 22, 2025In 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
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How to Borrow From an IRA? Apr 14, 2025There are several ways to take money out for short-term emergency purposes. This article explores some of those options.
Special Issue: Staying the Course Amid Market Turmoil Apr 8, 2025In 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
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Outsaving Regular Workers: How Gig Workers & Entrepreneurs Can Save 3x More for Retirement—Up to $70K Tax-Deferred! Feb 18, 2025In 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
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Dividend Income Investments: Benefits and Pitfalls Jan 28, 2025In 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
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Retirement Savings Tracker and Future ‘Pension’ Estimator Jan 7, 2025In this issue: Gen X’s Retirement Savings Shortfall Introducing Retirement Savings Tracker & Future ‘Pension’ Estimator Retirement Savings Tracker Most Popular Bond Funds in 401(k) Plans Market Overview