PostsGetting Divorced? Why (and When) to Engage a Financial Advisor A financial adviser can look out for your financial needs with objectivity and expertise during the division of marital assets.A New Way to Apply for a Job: TikTok A pilot program from TikTok is allowing users to apply for jobs through the app using video resumes.After-tax Contributions to a 401(k) Want … [Read more...] about Retirement Daily Weekly Roundup 7/18-7/23
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4 Benefits of Opening a Roth IRA for Your Kids | Personal Finance
Give your child access to opportunitiesA Roth IRA may not be the most popular vehicle to financial success, but there's one undeniable benefit that your child will gain: the option to leverage the Roth IRA during every phase of life.The Roth IRA can be your child's companion during the college process, homeownership, and emergency situations. The best part is that it only takes … [Read more...] about 4 Benefits of Opening a Roth IRA for Your Kids | Personal Finance
Inflation and taxes are heading higher, be prepared
The pandemic-induced public policy decisions which injected well over $5 trillion into the U.S. economy in the past 16 months have significant short- and long-term investment implications. … [Read more...] about Inflation and taxes are heading higher, be prepared
3 Reasons to Put Retirement Savings Into Your IRA Before Your 401(k)
The 401(k)'s high contribution limits, employer match, and automatic paycheck withdrawals make it a popular choice for retirement savings. But it can also have drawbacks that make it a poor first choice for some people. If any of the following scenarios apply to you, consider placing your money in an IRA first and returning to your 401(k) later, should you max out your … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons to Put Retirement Savings Into Your IRA Before Your 401(k)
Why Price Appreciation Estimates Can Be Dangerous for Home Buyers
Home sellers had a great year in 2020: Median home prices in the U.S. shot up by 12.8%. What's even more startling is how much home values have increased since 2012, when the housing market began to emerge from the Great Recession -- a whopping 72.3%Statistics like these are interesting, and even tempting, but they can also be dangerous. Before contacting a mortgage lender … [Read more...] about Why Price Appreciation Estimates Can Be Dangerous for Home Buyers