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Seven Post-Retirement Side Hustles That Offer More Than Money
If you're bored or lonely, these side hustles will make your retirement better.
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How to Know If It's a Good Time for a Roth IRA Conversion
With Trump-era tax cuts set to expire next year, now might be the best time to take advantage of a Roth IRA.
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How to Help Your Parents Afford Retirement Without Going Broke Yourself
Your parents are aging and have zero money. You can help, but make sure they don’t take you down with them.
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These Numbers Will Convince Your Teen to Start Saving for Retirement
Start investing from your very first summer job, and you could be set for life.
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When Is a Target-Date Fund the Best Choice?
For most investors, they're a convenient choice, but an imperfect one.
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These Are the Jobs That Still Offer a Pension
Pensions may seem like a relic of the past, but some industries still offer these coveted retirement plans.
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The Best Retirement Accounts for People Who Are Self-Employed
Here's what to do when there's no employer-sponsored 401(k) plan to rely on.
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How to Start a 'Backdoor' Roth IRA (and When You Should)
Even if your income exceeds contribution limits for a Roth IRA, there's still a way to fund one.
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Why You Should Open a 401(k) at a Short-Term Job
Even if you're job-hopping, you should still be thinking about retirement.
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The Difference Between FIRE and FILE (and Which Is Right for You)
There's no one right way to achieve financial independence.
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Here's How Much You Should Save in Your 401(K) in 2024
The IRS has increased the contribution limits for 401(k) plans in 2024.
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Here's How Much You Could Save If You Set Aside $5 Every Day
A few bucks today could become a whole lot of money for your retirement.
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The Best Time of Year to Contribute to Your IRA
You should work IRA contributions into your budget all year long—but there is best time of year to put money into your IRA, and it's right now.
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Retirement Planning Is Changing in 2024
These updates to contribution limits, as well as new policies, are to your advantage.
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How to Determine the Best Age to Buy an Annuity
Compared to other retirement savings, with annuities it may pay to wait.
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How to Feel Less Terrified About Retirement
When it comes to retirement, it's never too early—or too late—to focus on what is in your control.
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When to Skip Your Company’s 401(k)
A 401(k) can be a huge help in planning for retirement—but only if it’s a good plan.
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When an Annuity Is a Good Idea for Retirement (and When It’s Not)
Annuities seem great at first glance because they’re guaranteed income—but there are downsides.
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How to Retire When You Have Basically Nothing Saved
What to do when you’re careening toward retirement age but you forgot the part about saving millions of dollars.
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