Retirement

I hope you are contributing to your 401(k) plan at work.  If you are not now is the time to start.  If your employer offers a company match it is very important to contribute at least the amount [...]

Are you saving for retirement?  Do you know what it is you are doing when it comes to your retirement accounts?  It is very important to save for retirement and you need to be doing that as early [...]

I am guessing that if you have been following my blog chances are you may have read that it is imperative that someone save for their retirement.  And the key for someone who is younger is to [...]

If done properly saving for your retirement can be a process that spans many decades.  I hope that everyone is saving for their retirement now and is not putting off this very important aspect of [...]

Are you over 50 and thinking of retiring?  Do you know what your options are in the area of retirement?  Well I hope that you at least are saving in some form for your eventual retirement.  Most [...]

Are all states equal when it comes to taxes and retirement?  The answer may surprise you and may have you double thinking where it is you want to spend your retirement years.  Regardless of where [...]

Do you own an IRA?  Depending on how you became the owner of that IRA will dictate how you must make withdrawals from the IRA.  As is the case with all traditional IRA’s Uncle Sam wants his share [...]

Are you planning your retirement?  Will you be retiring in the next 20 to 30 years?  If you are indeed planning your retirement and it will be in the 20 to 30 year time frame there are some [...]

Are you a federal employee or a uniformed service member?  If you answered yes do you participate in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)?  I have recently written an eBooklet on the TSP that is [...]

Do you have permanent life insurance and normally give to charity?  Are you in a position where you may not need the proceeds of a life insurance policy?  If so you may consider donating your [...]