My friend Abby recently finished her graduate degree and just started a new job as a business analyst. After reviewing her company’s employee benefits package, she called to ask two specific questions: What is the difference between a traditional and Roth 401(k) plan? And which one is best for her?As 2021 graduates begin to enter the workforce, many others change jobs, and more … [Read more...] about The Right Retirement Plan: Do I Choose a Traditional or Roth 401(k)?
Answers to Questions About Stocks
In this episode of Motley Fool Answers, Motley Fool senior analyst Jason Moser joins us to answer your burning questions about stocks! Including dividend stocks, spicy stocks, stocks about to be acquired, and more. To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center. To get started investing, check out our quick-start guide to investing … [Read more...] about Answers to Questions About Stocks
Does 401(k) income count against your Medicare premium?
Q. Does 401(k) income count against your Medicare premium?— UnsureA. The calculation of Medicare premiums is important to understand.Let’s start with the basics.Medicare insurance is divided into three primary sections.Part A, hospital insurance, is free and covers hospital stays, care in a nursing facility and some home health care, said Claudia Mott, a certified financial … [Read more...] about Does 401(k) income count against your Medicare premium?
Third Circuit Dismisses ERISA Excessive Fee Complaint
Recently, the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania granted a Motion to Dismiss, dismissing ERISA breach of fiduciary duty claims based on excessive recordkeeping fee allegations. The district court addressed the level of detail plaintiffs must provide to move an ERISA breach of fiduciary duty recordkeeping fee allegation … [Read more...] about Third Circuit Dismisses ERISA Excessive Fee Complaint
Social Security: 1 Easy Way to Get Out of Paying Taxes on Your Benefits | Personal Finance
(Katie Brockman) It can be tough to make ends meet in retirement, especially if you don't have a significant amount in savings. Fortunately, Social Security benefits can help bridge the gap between what you have saved and what you need to pay the bills.The bad news, though, is that taxes can take a chunk out of your benefits in retirement. Although you've been paying … [Read more...] about Social Security: 1 Easy Way to Get Out of Paying Taxes on Your Benefits | Personal Finance