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- Budgeting Wisely, Investing Carefully
- At 24, Molly Laurain is making a good salary, but she spends most of what she earns. And that?s not going to help her pay for graduate school. Here?s how she can save money, invest it wisely, and keep her options open if she decides to go for a master?s...
- Articles 2009-11-10
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- Tax Treatment of Roth IRA Distributions
- The Tax Payer Relief Act of 1997 created the Roth IRA, which was made effective for tax years beginning 1998. Prior to 1998, individuals who wanted to fund an IRA could make either a deductible or nondeductible contribution to a Traditional IRA. But distributions from Traditional IRAs are generally treated...
- White papers 2003-03-04
- Dec. 31 deadline for IRA 'recharacterization" benefit
- Last year, 1998, was a year of greater choice for existing and new individual retirement account holders. With the availability of the Roth IRA, taxpayers could consider the benefits of making potentially deductible Traditional IRA contributions, or contributing to nondeductible Roth IRAs, with the prospect of tax-free earnings at a...
- Research articles 1999-12-01
- Cash out: you may be able to take money from your IRA, penalty-free
- Need a cash infusion, but don't want to pay the 10 percent penalty for making an IRA withdrawal before retirement age? Under the little-known IRS provision Code 72t,you can take a penalty-free distribution for a variety of purposes, including disability, medical costs, the purchase of a first home, higher-education expenses,...
- Research articles 2006-04-01
- Best 401(k) Moves When You Leave a Job
- Leaving a company means you need to decide what to do with your 401k savings ? and the right answer is worth tens of thousands of dollars. These seven rules will help you minimize your taxes and maximize your nest egg. 1. Do Not Cash Out ...
- Articles 2009-11-24
- Can You Afford to Retire ... Ever?
- The "new normal" retirement will start at 67, not 62. You'll pay for it with investments that don't even exist today. And you'd better start saving now. You know what happened...
- Articles 2009-06-22
- Retire When You Want To
- Yes, it's possible — if you make a few smart moves while you're working and reconsider where you'll live once you stop. Well, yes, we have. And it’s still...
- Articles 2009-06-29
- Earning An A In Retirement Planning
- If you can squeeze some additional savings out of your budget, consider a Roth IRA. Contributions made to these accounts are made with after-tax dollars, but qualified withdrawals taken during retirement are completely tax-free, making this one of the best ways to save for one's golden years. The Roth IRA...
- White papers 2009-01-01
- 401(k) Mistakes to Avoid
- You?re counting on your 401k to provide a cushy retirement. Or at least food, shelter, and a broadband connection. But many investors undermine their savings plans without even knowing it. We?ve compiled a list of the most common mistakes, and explained how to avoid them. Here are the...
- Articles 2009-10-26
- Retirement Planning: What to Do Now
- Whether you're 25 years away from retirement or you've already started packing up your office, there are specific steps you should now take to ensure your financial security. This step-by-step guide will keep you on track for a stress-free dismount from the corporate treadmill. 20 to 25 Years...
- Articles 2009-10-14
- Quick and Easy Ways to Boost Returns
- How?d you like to earn a few thousand dollars for less than an hour of your time? This is no get-rich-quick come-on. The extra income is the potential payoff for making a few simple and painless money moves. Many of us have a tendency to keep our savings and...
- Articles 2009-11-16
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