Roth IRA

If you’ve lost your job, or are changing jobs, you may be wondering what to do with your 401(k) plan account. It’s important to understand your options. What will I be entitled to? If you leave your job (voluntarily or involuntarily), you’ll be entitled to a distribution of your vested balance. Your vested balance always includes your own contributions (pre-tax, after-tax, and … [Read more...] about Changing Jobs? Know your 401(k) options – The Post-Searchlight

Paypal PYPL, +0.31% co-founder Peter Thiel’s $5 billion Roth individual retirement account balance has some members of Congress second-guessing the tax policies of these investment vehicles. Massachusetts Democratic Representative Richard Neal, who chairs the House Ways and Means Committee, has requested a proposal to “stop IRAs from being exploited,” he … [Read more...] about Peter Thiel’s $5 billion Roth IRA moves Congress to consider changes to investment account’s rules

Trevor Williams | DigitalVision | Getty ImagesThe eldest millennials are now approaching 40 and have experienced a few major setbacks that have kept them from building wealth in their adult lives.First, they were hit by 2008 recession — at the time, the worst economic downturn the U.S. had seen since the Great Depression — just as they were entering the workforce. Then, just … [Read more...] about It isn’t too late for millennials to build wealth. Here’s what to do

What Is A Roth IRA Vs. Traditional IRA?  Seeking Alpha … [Read more...] about What Is A Roth IRA Vs. Traditional IRA? – Seeking Alpha

Many seniors rely heavily on Social Security to cover their living expenses. And unless you enter retirement with a heaping pile of cash in an IRA or 401(k) plan, you might have a similar experience. But the last thing you want to do is get caught off guard on the Social Security front and struggle financially because of it. Here are three less-than-pleasant Social Security … [Read more...] about Don’t Let These 3 Social Security Surprises Ruin Your Retirement