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A New Option for Moving Retirement Savings When Switching Jobs
Feb 01 2023
Three big 401(k) administrators are making it easier for workers with accounts of less than $5,000 to transfer the money to their new employers’ plans....
nytimes.com
‘New Year’ To-Do List For Gen-Z Retirement Savers
Jan 30 2023
A new year means another chance for a new beginning. For Gen-Zers, choices today can mean the difference between a comfortable retirement or an anxious retirement tomorrow....
forbes.com
5 Ways the SECURE Act 2.0 Can Boost Your Retirement Savings
Jan 27 2023
On December 29, 2022, the SECURE Act 2.0 of 2022 was signed into law to enhance America’s retirement savings outlook. Discover 5 ways the SECURE Act 2.0 can boost your retirement savings....
forbes.com
Inflation makes saving for retirement harder. Here's what to do
Jan 27 2023
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financial-planning.com
Masterfully Crafted: How ChatGPT Wrote a Compelling Article on the Power of Saving and Investing
Jan 24 2023
I’m both excited and scared about the concept of Artificial intelligence (AI) including ChatGPT, which is currently all over the technology news. The technical and engineering side of my brain i...
routetoretire.com
The Best High-Interest Savings Accounts for 2023
Jan 24 2023
High-interest savings accounts have garnered more attention in recent months, with inflation sending interest rates soaring. If you’re sitting on cash in a regular chequing or savings account th...
retirehappy.ca
Inflation’s Toll: Cuts to Retirement Savings and Health Care | Kiplinger
Jan 23 2023
Many consumers struggling to make ends meet amid inflation are reducing retirement saving and health care, which can have disastrous results later in life....
kiplinger.com
How Long Does Retirement Last? Many Americans Don't Know
Jan 22 2023
And that can hurt their savings plans....
money.com
To retire or to not retire; that is the question
Jan 22 2023
Sorry for the long post; I hope many can read it and comment. I'm pretty close to retiring. I'm past the Social Security age and I've been drawing and saving Social Security for a year or two while st...
reddit.com
The Real Cost of Retirement: Are You Saving Enough?
Jan 16 2023
Social Security benefits in 2023 will see the highest increase in 40 years, but will it be enough to cover the real cost of retirement? In 2023, there will be an 8.7% increase for COLA (Cost-of-Living...
401kmaneuver.com
A Tiered Approach to Emergency Funds
Jan 14 2023
Please have an emergency fund. In 2021 you might have felt good about being 100% invested. It was common for FIRE
andrenader.substack.com
How did you save for retirement and what, if anything, would you change?
Jan 14 2023
The best thing that I did for myself to prepare for retirement was automate my saving and investing....
quora.com
How Long Will $400k Last Me in Retirement?
Jan 12 2023
Data from the Federal Reserve shows that the average savings in the United States at retirement age is just $255,200. So if you find yourself with $400,000 in assets at retirement age, congratulations...
yahoo.com
Extreme Saving Method Speeds Up Early Retirement Option
Jan 12 2023
There’s growing interest in the “financial independence, retire early” FIRE movement, but fans say it takes dedication to frugal living to get results....
aarp.org
Half of America stopped saving for retirement last year amid soaring inflation
Jan 11 2023
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financial-planning.com
SECURE Act 2.0: How It Affects Your Retirement Savings
Jan 09 2023
The SECURE 2.0 Act, which was signed into law December 29, 2022, introduces major changes to the retirement system and how you save for retirement. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhanc...
401kmaneuver.com
The economy boomed last decade, but low-income Americans' retirement savings shrank. Why?
Jan 09 2023
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financial-planning.com
As market outlook improves, retirees may be able to withdraw more savings
Jan 09 2023
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financial-planning.com
How to balance retirement and emergency savings in a shaky economy
Jan 06 2023
Experts cover how to decide between saving to your 401(k) for retirement versus your emergency fund in an unsteady economy....
cnbc.com
For Freelancers, New Federal Help in Saving for Retirement
Jan 06 2023
The Secure 2.0 Act provides for direct government contributions to retirement accounts for low- and moderate-income workers, though that won’t start until 2027....
nytimes.com
Calculate Retirement Savings
Jan 06 2023
Are you saving enough for retirement? This calculator will help you with retirement planning and provide you with an estimate on your future retirement savings....
bankrate.com
What to know about tapping your retirement savings to pay off debt
Dec 30 2022
Those struggling with credit card debt should proceed with caution when tapping their retirement savings for relief...
cnbc.com
4 High-Yield Alternatives to Savings Accounts
Dec 29 2022
Inflation is eating away at our wealth quarter-by-quarter. It appears to have peaked in May 2022, thanks to the Federal Reserve’s aggressive rate increases. But the chart below shows how the pro...
retirebeforedad.com
Should You Make an HSA Your Main Retirement Savings Account?
Dec 25 2022
Even though health savings accounts, or HSAs, are meant to help people set money aside for healthcare expenses, you'll often hear that they can double as a retirement savings plan....
fool.com
How 401(k) Loans Affect Your Retirement Savings - Eggstack
Oct 23 2022
With rising interest rates and record-high inflation, more people are looking to borrow money from their 401(k) plans. Before heading down that road, you need to know how 401(k) loans affect your reti...
eggstack.com
What are the most useful money investment and saving tricks?
Oct 09 2022
Josh Gwin's answer: I used to have money with a financial advisor. In 2013 when the market went up 27%, my money went up 0%. I started learning how to manage my own money the next day. Here’s what I...
quora.com
When Is the Best Time to Start Saving for Retirement?
Sep 26 2022
The best time to save for retirement is today. Find out how to calculate how much you'll need to save for retirement and where to put your savings....
experian.com
What Are the Types of IRAs?
Sep 07 2022
Here's how to select an IRA for your retirement savings....
money.usnews.com
7 Surprisingly Valuable Assets for a Happy Retirement
Aug 21 2022
A long and happy retirement takes more than just money. Here are seven things happy retirees do – besides dutifully saving the money they’ll need to quit the 9-to-5 grind....
kiplinger.com
How To Maximize Your Retirement Savings | Bankrate
Aug 10 2022
Retirement is a goal for most workers, but it can feel like a distant dream for many. These seven tips can help get you on the right path to meet your retirement needs....
bankrate.com
Should You Die With Zero?
Aug 09 2022
One of the most common personal finance questions I get asked is, "Am I saving enough?" Whether we are discussing saving for retirement, a child's education, or something else entirely, many people ar...
ofdollarsanddata.com
How to Start Saving for Retirement | Personal Capital
May 27 2022
The most important step for retirement is to simply start saving for it. Get five actionable strategies to kick off your retirement planning....
personalcapital.com
Retirement Tightwads - Eggstack
Apr 18 2022
Studies have shown that some retirees draw down their savings much more slowly than anticipated. In this installment of Eggstack, we look at retirement tightwads, why they become such overzealous spen...
eggstack.com
5 Steps To Learn To Spend In Retirement
Mar 10 2022
After years of saving to reach retirement, many find it difficult to spend in retirement. Today, 5 steps to help you make the transition....
theretirementmanifesto.com
The Psychology of Saving Money
Jan 24 2022
Saving money requires developing the right psychology to inspire action and the knowledge to know what to actually do....
caniretireyet.com
How Long Will Your Retirement Savings Last?
Oct 16 2019
"How Long Will Your Retirement Savings Last?" is one of the most important questions to ask, but it's impossible to answer. Today, some free tools to help....
theretirementmanifesto.com
Savings Rates & Reaching FIRE
Aug 20 2018
Are you saving enough? It's the most basic of questions. Yet, I’m always so disappointed when I see an article showing how low the US savings rate is. A recent study by Fidelity showed that th...
mrfirestation.com
Money Money Money?
Jun 15 2016
The one thing, as much as anything, that consumes people's thoughts when they think about early retirement is money. How's the market doing? How are my savings doing? Will I have enough? Have I ...
mrfirestation.com
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About Savings
Saving for retirement is an important financial goal that can help you secure your financial future and ensure that you have the resources to live comfortably after you stop working. There are many ways to save for retirement, including:
Contribute to a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan: Many employers offer 401(k) or other retirement plans that allow you to save and invest a portion of your income for the future. These plans often offer tax advantages and may even include employer matching contributions, which can help you save more.
Open an individual retirement account (IRA): An IRA is a type of investment account that is specifically designed for retirement savings. There are several types of IRAs, including traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, and SEP IRAs, which are designed for self-employed individuals.
Save and invest on your own: If you don't have access to a 401(k) or IRA, or if you want to save more for retirement, you can also save and invest on your own. This can be done through a brokerage account, where you can buy and sell a variety of investments, such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
Save and invest in other ways: There are also other ways to save for retirement, such as through a pension plan or by purchasing an annuity. It's important to consider all of your options and choose the one that best fits your needs and financial situation.
No matter what method you choose, it's important to start saving as early as possible and to contribute as much as you can to your retirement account. The more you save and invest now, the more you'll have to live on during retirement.