Retirement
Planning for your retirement can be an exciting endeavor, but also a scary prospect if you feel financially unprepared. So how do you know if you’re really economically ready to say goodbye to your colleagues and check out of the workforce? Articles in this category answer many of your questions about retirement planning, saving for retirement and various retirement topics. You will find additional articles on retirement in my column that I write for AARP.org
401(k) Contribution Limits Increase for 2013; What You Must Know
If you’ve got a 401(k) or a similar retirement plan, you can start socking away more money for your Golden...
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Want to Make A Withdrawal From Your 401(k) to Pay Bills? Think Again!
Amid the tough economy, lots of people have tapped into their 401(k) plans or their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) as...
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Should You Use Your Retirement Money to Pay Bills?
Many people have tapped into their 401(k) plans as a way to get money to pay their bills. That money...
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Are You Making These 5 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Retirement?
It’s hard enough to save and plan for retirement. So why make it even more difficult by committing costly mistakes?...
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Calculating Your Social Security Benefits
A reader of AskTheMoneyCoach.com had a question about their social security benefits. Here is what the person asked: Q: Where...
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Should You Start a 401(k) After Age 60?
A reader of AskTheMoneyCoach.com wanted to know whether or not it's a smart decision for them to launch a 401(k)...
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How Your 401(k) Plan Is Costing You Money
A 401(k) plan has lots of fees, and savvy investors may be aware of various investment-related charges – such as...
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Should I Take a Loan From My 403(b) Savings Plan?
Q: I have a question from a reader who wanted to know what she should do from a loan she...
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5 Financial Secrets to a Happy Retirement
What's your image of a happy retirement? Does it involve lazy days on a beach, traveling the world or pursuing...
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Should I Pay off a Few Credit Cards Using My 401(k)?
I’m 61 and Plan to Retire at Age 62, Though I Would Work Until 65 If needed. I would Like...
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I Have No Savings and am Struggling. What Should I Do?
Q: I'm 57 years old. I am considering taking money out of my 401(K) plan to pay off debt. The problem...
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Should I Roll Over My IRA Account into a ROTH IRA?
Q: Should I roll over $30,000 in my traditional IRA account into a ROTH IRA? I am 50 years old. A: Although...
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At 63 years old I am ready for retirement. What should I do?
Q: I am Almost 63 Years of Age and Thinking of Retirement. What Should I Do at the Present Time...
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