Do Not Go Into Retirement Without a Budget
There are few tasks in life that Americans avoid as much as they do a household budget. According to Gallup’s economy and personal finance survey, …
They turned their hobbies into encore careers
What do people dream of when they near the end of their careers and look ahead to retirement? For many, it’s to do the things …
Never Retire: Why People Are Still Working in Their 70s and 80s
Many people continue working because they enjoy the job and like socializing with co-workers. IT’S NOT UNCOMMON FOR baby boomers to continue to work well …
How to Find a Bridge Job Second Career
Start planning now for the bridge job that will take you into retirement. THE CORONAVIRUS pandemic has already had a huge impact on the way …
Using a 401(k) Loan to Cope With Coronavirus Costs
The CARES Act makes it easier to borrow from your 401(k). THE CORONAVIRUS AID, Relief, and Economic Security Act of March 2020 doubles the amount …
Contributing to a Roth IRA in a Low-Income Year
With millions enduring furloughs and salary cuts, more people may be eligible for a Roth IRA in 2020. THERE’S NOT MUCH GOOD news in today’s …
Should Spouses Retire Together?
Sometimes it makes more sense for one member of a married couple to keep working. AFTER WORKING THEIR separate jobs for decades, some couples can’t wait to retire …
What to Do With Your 401(k) When You Retire
There are few benefits to leaving your retirement savings with a company you no longer work for. NEW RETIREES NEED TO decide what to do with …
Now Is the Time to Convert Your Traditional IRA to a Roth
Salary cuts, stock market declines and low tax rates provide strong incentives for Roth IRA conversions. HISTORICALLY LOW TAX rates make 2020 an ideal time …
Retirement Savers Benefit From Changes to 401(k)s
New legislation aims to improve 401(k) plans. THERE HAVE BEEN A LOT of recent changes to 401(k) plans, which is generally good news for workers …
