If you’re in the early stages of your career, you’re probably not thinking much about retirement. Nonetheless, it’s never too soon to start preparing for it, as time may be your most valuable asset. So, youmay want to consider retirement savings vehicles, one of which is an IRA. Depending on your income, you might have the choice between a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA. Which … [Read more...] about Is Roth IRA Better for Young Workers?
Making the Best 401(k) Mutual Fund Choices
By Ric LagerMy primary parenting approach has always been to encourage my kids to work hard and dedicate themselves to achieve any goal they had their heart and mindset on. When my son graduated with an MBA in Spring 2020, he set off to find his dream job; working for a top-tier investment bank on Wall Street.Ric LagerAll my boring and repetitive mini-lectures paid off. In … [Read more...] about Making the Best 401(k) Mutual Fund Choices
ASK IRA: Where will Tyler Herro fit into Heat mix? – South Florida Sun Sentinel
A: All I can say is that my 2020 mock draft had Desmond Bane as the Heat’s choice at No. 20 (he did not go until No. 30, to the Grizzlies). At the time, I wrote, “Depending on what happens in free agency with Jae Crowder and Derrick Jones Jr., and knowing a successor for Andre Iguodala will be needed sooner rather than later, a case certainly can be made for the senior shooter … [Read more...] about ASK IRA: Where will Tyler Herro fit into Heat mix? – South Florida Sun Sentinel
Before Claiming Social Security, Three Things to Know
Most Americans retire when they reach their mid-sixties. For those who have saved during their lifetimes through regular 401(k) and Roth IRA contributions, they may have already saved a comfortable nest egg; for them, Social Security can act as a useful way to pad their budget. Unfortunately, for many retiring Americans, Social Security is their budget. A survey conducted by … [Read more...] about Before Claiming Social Security, Three Things to Know
What Our Readers Wish They’d Known About Finances as Teens
Basic financial education is sorely lacking in our country, and most of us have at least a few things we wish we'd learned much earlier in life. We headed over to Instagram to get an idea of what our readers regret learning too late in life. Here's what they would have loved to learn about finance as teenagers. One email a day could help you save thousands Tips and tricks … [Read more...] about What Our Readers Wish They’d Known About Finances as Teens