Tips for Couples to Manage Their 401(k) Plans
You may have a 401(k) retirement plan at work and if you are married or have a partner, your one-and-only may have one, too. But have the two of you sat down to review the plans together and see if the...
View Article401(k) Early Withdrawals Will Be Easier: Be Careful!
Taking money out of your employer’s 401(k) plan while you’re still on its payroll is about to get easier. The federal government’s new rules about “economic hardship” withdrawals from retirement...
View ArticleFinally: A Push to Help Americans Save for Emergencies
For six years running, the Federal Reserve has found that roughly 40% of U.S. households would have difficulty coping with a $400 unexpected expense. A financial emergency would hit people 50 and older...
View Article6 Ways the SECURE Act May Impact Your Retirement
The new Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, just signed by President Trump, is the broadest piece of retirement legislation passed in 13 years. Ultimately, the law...
View ArticleYour 2020 Personal Finance Calendar To-Do List
The start of a new year is when many of us ask ourselves what lies ahead personally, professionally and financially. We happily hang a colorful 2020 calendar, jot down birthdays, upcoming vacations,...
View Article3 Ways the COVID-19 Stimulus Law May Help Your Financial Problems
In normal times, it’s not wise to dip into your retirement savings for purposes other than retirement. But the coronavirus pandemic has made this anything but normal times, and you may be desperate for...
View ArticleWays to Bolster Your Finances Due to the Coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak, we know, is a health crisis and a national economic crisis. It’s also, for many Americans, a personal-finance crisis. Many of us, especially those in our 50s or 60s, are now...
View ArticleCOVID-19 and Your Money: Tips From Experts
Chances are, the coronavirus has upped your worries about your personal finances. And if you’re nearing, or in, retirement, the pandemic-triggered stock market plunge may be making you especially...
View ArticleHow the Pandemic Is Making the Retirement Crisis Worse — and What to Do About It
The coronavirus crisis has torn the Band-Aid off the financial fragility of many Americans. With an unemployment rate between 15% and 20%, bank accounts draining, and the Dow down 23% in the first...
View ArticleHow to Invest Safely During COVID-19
In challenging times like these, the topic of investing wisely can seem somewhat unimportant. But while your physical and mental health are clearly paramount, you’ll also want to take good care of your...
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