Category Archives: Retirement

The Basics of 401k Rollover– also posted in Investing

In an informal poll at work the other day I discovered that over a quarter of my coworkers don’t contribute to our companies’ 401k plan. We work in retail so we make low salaries compared to some people and that is the main reason that they gave: they can’t afford to contribute towards retirement. I [...]

Deferring Fixed Income Annuities For Retirement

One of the more reliable financial products used for retirement planning is the fixed annuity. Fixed income annuities are an excellent way to ensure a stream of income once an individual retires and can provide the investor both confidence and safety in investment. The fixed income annuity is unique in that it is an insurance [...]

The Tax Advantages of Roth IRAs– also posted in Economy, Investing, Savings, Stocks

If you are looking for a good way to save money for your retirement and you live in the US, then it’s well worth considering a Roth IRA as an alternative to a standard 401k plan. Millions of people pay regularly into a Roth IRA account each month, so the popularity of this type of [...]