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What is a rollover IRA?

  • Posted on March 12, 2022November 9, 2022
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A rollover IRA is an Individual Retirement Account that is funded by closing a 401(k) (or similar account) at a previous job and moving those funds to the new individual…

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What does it mean if my company offers a 401(k) match?

  • Posted on February 25, 2022February 25, 2022
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When you contribute to a 401(k) you put your own money in, called a contribution. That contribution is made with pre-tax dollars, invested within the 401(k) account, and grows tax-deferred…

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What happens to my 401(k) if I leave my job?

  • Posted on February 19, 2022March 4, 2022
  • by BrightDime

A 401(k) is an employer sponsored, tax advantaged account for saving and investing for retirement. You contribute pre-tax dollars to it, invest that money, and then withdraw the money in…

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What’s the difference between a Roth and traditional IRA?
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What’s the difference between a Roth and traditional IRA?

  • Posted on January 12, 2021July 26, 2022
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An IRA (or Individual Retirement Account) is a tax advantaged account for saving and investing for your retirement. IRAs are not connected to your employer like a 401(k) is and…

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How can I save more before I spend?
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How can I save more before I spend?

  • Posted on July 18, 2020July 26, 2022
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When Warren Buffet talks about money, people listen. And they should; he’s one of the richest people in the world and widely regarded as one of the most successful investors…

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Compound Interest, the 8th Wonder of the World

  • Posted on June 19, 2020July 26, 2022
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You’ve heard of the 7 wonders of the world – places like the Taj Mahal, the Roman Colosseum, the Great Wall of China, and a few others (the list evolves…

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Retirement Basics: Roth IRA (Individual Retirement Account)

  • Posted on March 26, 2020July 26, 2022
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Saving for retirement is a goal that you should tackle as early in life as you can. Why? A couple of reasons. 1- the power of compound interest; 2 –…

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Retirement Basics: The Traditional IRA (Individual Retirement Account)

  • Posted on March 20, 2020July 26, 2022
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Saving for retirement may be the most important financial goal you’ll ever have. Why? It’s how you’ll need to pay for your up to 30+ years of unemployment (aka, retirement).…

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No More Excuses: Start Investing in Your Future

  • Posted on November 22, 2019July 26, 2022
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If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “I’ll start investing when I’m older, I have plenty of time” or “I’ll start investing when I have more money, there’s no point in…

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I Want to Start Investing. What Are the Next Best Steps?

  • Posted on October 18, 2019July 26, 2022
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So you want to invest! In what? What kind of account? What type of investment? How much risk are you willing to take? What are your goals? Yikes! There is…

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