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Here you can find some of the best resources on the internet to start planning your retirement. You can use these pages to open an IRA, check your 401K, or learn how to take advantage of various retirement accounts.
Simple IRA
The term Simple IRA is actually an acronym for Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees Individual Retirement Account. It is designed to be more affordable to maintain than other retirement plans. In fact, the Simple IRA can allow a business owner to save and invest more money than they could through an ordinary retirement account.
Understanding Your Rollover IRA
When you change jobs, one option is to move your old 401(k) plan into a rollover IRA with a brokerage firm. This offers several advantages because a rollover IRA will allow you to invest in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other assets that are simply not available through more employer sponsored retirement plans. At the same time, you get to enjoy the tax benefits of a retirement plan by compounding your wealth out of the grasp of Uncle Sam.
Want to Invest and Get Seriously Rich? Find the Right Employer!
Did you know that some employers will actually pay huge bonuses to employees at the end of the year for them to build their retirement accounts? Firms that offer such programs can sometimes pay working dividends of up to 15 percent or more of base salary into profit sharing plans or 401k plans, just to name two examples, on top of other contributions the workers may have made.
How Every College Student Can Retire With More than $6.5 Million
Every college student can retirement with millions of dollars if they just put aside enough money and let it compound for decades. This basic overview of how to build huge retirement wealth from the time you enter college might help.
How Immigration Can Save Your Retirement
There has been a lot of controversy about illegal immigration. Yet, from a financial standpoint, amnesty for illegal immigrants may just solve the social security crisis.
How to Deal with Forced Retirement
According to a new study by Sun Life Financial, more than 20% of American workers are subject to forced retirement by layoffs, cutbacks, and shutdowns. In an age where pensions have gone by the wayside and the future of social security is in doubt, the report finds they often find themselves with half of the expected savings and investments they anticipated for their golden years. Reuters news service points out that the results weren’t entirely surprising of forced retirement.
The Refrigerator Problem
Why do most Americans spend more time shopping and researching new appliance purchases than planning for their retirement and examining their investment options such as exchange traded funds and mutual funds?
Surviving and Thriving in the New American Retirement System
For decades, there was a social contract in America between workers and businesses. Today, however, the middle class face nothing short of a crisis – social security is failing, the traditional pension has gone by the wayside, and the rising cost of health care have made it almost impossible for most businesses to afford decent coverage while withstanding calls from investors to maintain their profitability.
About Retirement Planning
Learn about retirement planning on the About network.
Six Steps to Retire Rich
These six easy-to-follow steps can help you retire comfortably.
How Much is Enough?
How much do you need to save for retirement? A great article with sound advice.
ML Direct
Open an IRA account today for as little as $250.
New Rules for IRAs
Learn about the new rules for IRAs that can help you make your retirement a great deal more comfortable.
Save Wealth Retirement Center
Make your money, then preserve it for your later years and the next generation. Includes information on Roth IRAs and Annuities.
Social Security
Learn more about Social Security. This page has a frequently asked questions section and a lot of other information. Available in several languages.
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