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Stop the Losses in Your 401(k)
In troubled economic times, employees who have a 401(k) retirement plan invested in the stock market worry about losing money. There are ways to slow down the losses.
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When to Make Changes in your 401k
When the economy is in a recession and the stock market is heading down, investors tend to panic and move money from one investment to another at the wrong time.
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Move Money to an IRA from a 401k
If you are currently retired or if you've been laid off, you may be wondering what to do with your 401(k) since you've probably been watching its value drop.
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The Benefits of a 401(k) Retirement Plan
Whatever company a person might work for, it likely offers a 401(k) retirement plan as part of its benefits package. Here's why everybody should have one.
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What Is a Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan?
In 2006, a new tax-free retirement savings option became available to employees of some companies. It's not a Roth IRA, it's a Roth 401(k). Here's how it works.
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Make Your Money Outlive You (not Vice Versa)
Have you thought about the possibility that you could outlive your money? If not, take a look at why this could happen--and some ways to help make sure you live longer than your nest egg.
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Risk and 401k Retirement Plans
As an employee in today's workplace, you probably have no choice but to choose a 401k as your retirement plan. Has the 401k shifted all the retirement risk to you?
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A Cash Cushion Will Help Rebuild Your Finances
Most retirees have seen real losses in their retirement portfolios. A first step in rebuilding their financial lives is to establish a cash cushion as an emergency fund.
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Budgeting for Retirement
If you have not yet started to include retirement savings in your budget, the time is now. No matter what the state of the economy, you have to think about your future.
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How Much Money Is Needed for Retirement?
People who wish to save money for retirement should begin early and withdraw funds late for a comfortable retirement. Here's how much people should save.
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How to Deal With the Emotion of Retirement
Retirement is one of the happiest times in a person's life. But when the excitement wears off, it could also mean emotional turmoil. Here's how to deal with retirement.
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Pros and Cons of a Retirement Plan Loan
Taking a retirement plan loan has got its own benefits and pitfalls, which are explored in this article.
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Retirees Can Skip Their RMD in 2009
In December 2008, Congress enacted a new law that allows retirees to skip their required minimum distributions from their 401(k)s and IRAs for 2009.
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Retirement Planning 101
For those wondering when to start saving money for retirement, the answer is now. Here's how to get started saving money with a number of investment options.
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Retirement Planning for the Self-Employed
Those in business for themselves don't often think about retirement. Here are a number of retirement investment strategies for self-employed workers.
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Smart Money Management Tips for Retirees
Retirement is one of the happiest times in a person's life. However, it is often met with challenges in the area of money management. Here's how to budget in retirement.
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What Is Vesting In a Retirement Fund?
Vesting is a common term used in the financial industry to describe the way companies dole out their matching retirement funds. Here's how it works.
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Who Should Have a 403(b) Retirement Plan?
The 403(b) retirement plan is very similar to a 401(k) with some exceptions. Here's how it works.
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Tips on Saving Money
Finding it tough to save for that rainy day or retirement? Here are four simple ways that anyone can put money away in a savings account or retirement plan.
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Good and Bad Investments
There are many, many people in the world that are more than willing to remove any extra money you have that you are not using at this moment.
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The Benefits of an IRA Retirement Plan
People who wish to save money for retirement may want to consider an IRA in addition to a 401(k). Here are some benefits to having an IRA.
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Women's Long Term Investing
Lita Epstein discusses some long term investment issues unique to women.
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Thinking Theologically on Economics
Theology is, essentially, the study of or thinking about, God. The world's economy is at the forefront of most minds. But what about God's economy?
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Understanding the Economic Crisis
Is there one economic indicator the general populous can rely on to understand the state of the economy? One need not be a Nobel Laureate in Economics to figure it out.
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Annuities in the US
Annuities are another retirement planning vehicle. This article will discuss the various types, plus the pros and cons of annuity investment.
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Best Towns for Baby Boomer Retirements
Those considering retirement may be interested in relocating to a new locale. The list of best towns for baby boomers is surprising and varied, from east coast to west.
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Retire Tax Free With a Roth IRA
While a traditional IRA taxes upon withdrawal of funds at retirement, the Roth IRA is tax-free. Here's how it works.
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Why Playing the Lottery Is a Bad Investment
Why playing the lottery is not only a waste of time and money, but it actually hinders your chance at future wealth.
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What to Do With Your Tax Refund
If you're expecting a check from the IRS after you file your tax return, what will you do with the money? Some ideas to help your bottom line.
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First Investments: Getting Started
Suggestions for first stock investments
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Know the College Loan Process
With the recent scandal at Columbia University, incoming student need to be aware of the College Lending Market. By knowing your rights and alternatives, you can save.
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New Year's Resolutions
Making New Year's Resolutions doesn't have to be an exercise in futility. Here are some tips for making effective resolutions for your financial future.
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Adult Education
Reasons and Methods for continuing education as an adult
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How to Bring up Money with Your Fiancée
Tying the knot may be about love and commitment, but making sure you are on the same page financially is equally important.
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Is Self Employment Secure?
Is self employment secure? It's a question many professionals must face. Know the details of work at home finances to know how to face the future.
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Kirk, Are You Bullish or Bearish?
My answer to this simple question.
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Local Ski Life: Sun Valley, Idaho
Exploring what it is like to live in the winter, as a local, in the ski resort town and community of Ketchum/Sun Valley, Idaho.
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Planning for Retirement
Do women need to plan differently for retirement than men? Definitely.
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Teaching Graduates About Money
Gifts of cash will be coming soon for new graduates. What to do with that money and how to start spending wisely.
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The Benefits of Self Employment
In self employment, professionals get to choose their own work and make their own way - aren't these only a few of the benefits? What else comes with the job?
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Who Pays? A Constant Dating Dilemma...
Tom and Annabelle had a wonderful time over their first dinner together. They talked and laughed all evening, until the check arrived....
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Women . . . Wake Up!
Women . . . Wake Up!
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Working for the Government
The challenge and mission of a federal agency can be exciting; the politics and bureaucracy can be frustrating. Placement and preparation have to be right.
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Cancer - Worth Dying For?

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Freddy Vs. Jason: The Smackdown Concludes--Part Two of Two.
The grand finale--Freddy and Jason launch their great bloody conflict to prove who's got the bigger machete.
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Political Views I
Some considerations for choosing politicians. A brief look at outsourcing of jobs, health care and social security.
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You've got to start somewhere
The road to a thrifty life style can be a difficult one if you don't know where to start. My article will point you in the right direction; and provide you with tips to guarantee your continued success.
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A Post-Wedding To-Do List
Here are some things that newlyweds need to do to after the wedding to tie up any loose ends.
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Being Self Employed - Successfully
A big bank account? A nice home office space? A high-speed personal computer with all the bells and whistles? What does it take to be self employed?
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Cashing in with a Reverse Mortgage
Retirement savings not enough? Need a financial safety net? Is a reverse mortgage the answer? More and more enquiring senior homeowners want to know.
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