Posts in Retirement
401k vs Roth IRA: What's the better Option?

There really can't be a winner when comparing 401k vs Roth IRA, as both have their set of pros and cons. Even when you consider the unique feature of the self-directed 401k plan, it cannot be considered a retirement solution that can fit everyone.

A better understanding of these two retirement plans can be gained when we compare their main features. So, let’s look at each of them more closely to see which one is the better option for you.

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What is the Best Age for Social Security Retirement Benefits?

When you begin your career, you probably do not think about retirement or Social Security retirement benefits. However, now is the time to learn good financial management.

And here is the deal about the age of retirement in order to receive the Social Security benefits. You do not have to wait until you are 62 to 70 to retire, but unless disabled, you cannot access the Social Security benefits. You will potentially be able to access the funds in your IRA.

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Retirement Advice in the Modern Age of Automation

There are some that simply have not made a plan to start saving. Others feel they do not have enough money. Some people just do not know where to start. Then, there are those that do not understand all of the digital tools around to help with retirement, so they avoid them. In this article, our retirement advice dives a little into the automation concern, how automation can benefit you financially, and how to use it efficiently.

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Contributing to an IRA During Retirement: Walk Carefully

There are many of you other there that are only a year away from retiring, or are currently retired who are kicking themselves for not saving more sooner. You may even be wondering if you should still save money while you are retired. To be honest, it is never really a bad idea to continue to save money, even if you are retired.

Most people who are retired today have some type of part time job or some other means of income coming in. If you have a source of income, why not continue saving it? Really the question is not should you continue to invest in an IRA, but what type of IRA should you invest in?

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