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What to Know Before Splitting 401(k) Assets in a Divorce: The Tax Letter
The Tax Letter Splitting 401(k) assets in a divorce can lead to unintended tax consequences, there are ways to avoid financial penalties.
By Joy Taylor Published
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret Forever
retirement From saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways that current and future retirees can sabotage their golden years.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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How to Add Treasury Bonds, Bills and Notes to an IRA
investing While you can't use the government's TreasuryDirect website to buy Treasury securities for your IRA, there are other ways to get the securities online.
By Lisa Gerstner Last updated
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How To Convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth after 60
retirement You can convert an IRA to a Roth no matter how old you are. But if the conversion boosts your income, it could have taxing consequences.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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What Is a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan?
retirement A 401(k) is a retirement plan sponsored by an employer that offers employees tax incentives to save money for retirement from their paychecks.
By Ellen Kennedy Last updated
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Six Reasons to Avoid a Self-Directed IRA
self directed IRA These specialized retirement accounts let investors do things they can't in an ordinary IRA, like invest directly in alternative assets. But this opportunity also comes with these risks.
By David Rodeck Last updated
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Free (or Cheap) College for Retirees in All 50 States
retirement Whether it's to complete a degree, gain new knowledge or just for fun, retirees can collect their books and get on (back) to school in a most inexpensive way.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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Roth IRA Basics: 10 Things You Must Know
Financial Planning A Roth IRA can be a great way to save for retirement since the accounts have no required minimum distributions and you withdraw the money tax-free.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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7 Ways to Reduce Your Income to Qualify for Roth IRA Contributions
401(k)s If you're just above the income cutoff to qualify for Roth IRA contributions, these strategies will help you meet it.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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