Archive for 'Retirement'
4 Ways to Grow More Brain on a Budget
Oct 31, 2011 - Can you make yourself smarter without spending money? Here are some low-cost and no-cost suggestions for improving your brainpower.
18 Things You Didn’t Know About Social Security Numbers
Oct 27, 2011 - Whose Social Security number is 001-01-0001? Can you tell someone's race from their number? And will we run out of numbers? Read on for the answers.
5 Money Tips for Women
Mar 23, 2011 - Continuing our series of stories for Women's History Month, we've got some money advice tailored for female figures.
Daylight Savings This Weekend – 5 Ways to Spend Your Free Hour
Nov 04, 2010 - You're gaining an hour this weekend: here's how to reinvest those minutes so they pay big dividends.
3 Tips to Keeping Both Your Finances and Your Body Healthy
Nov 04, 2010 - Good health can led to good finances. So why are many Americans wasting both?
What You Need to Know Before Raiding Your Retirement Plan
Oct 29, 2010 - Tough economic times have forced more employees than ever to raid their 401(k) retirement accounts. But before you even think about going down this road, read this.
Ask Stacy: Is All That Glitters Golden?
Sep 24, 2010 - This week we have some questions about whether to invest in gold, grills or dishwashers.
Pining for Pensions: We Want Them, Even When They Leave Us Wanting
Aug 26, 2010 - A new study shows that half of Americans would love the stability of a pension instead of a volatile 401(k). But other research reveals that pensions have problems of their own these days.
Half of Baby Boomers May Not Have Enough For Retirement
Jul 14, 2010 - According to a recently-released study, many of those facing retirement haven't set enough aside to keep their golden years golden.
Wall Street Gobbles Up 1/3 of Your 401k Pie
Jul 12, 2010 - Think a $35 fee to check a bag is annoying? Compared to the hidden fees you pay to invest in your company's 401k or 403b plan, they're chickenfeed.
Don’t Let Your Employer Decide How to Invest Your Retirement Plan
Jun 14, 2010 - Just because your employer automatically enrolled you in their retirement plan doesn't mean you leave amounts and investments up to them as well.
What to Know Before You Invest in Stocks
Mar 10, 2010 - If you're tired of earning 1% or less on your savings, maybe you're considering stocks. But there's an obvious problem: risk. Here's some advice that might help you sleep a little better at night and make a little more by day.
What Goes Around Comes Around: Lessons from the Great Depression
Jan 26, 2010 - Our nation faces huge economic challenges. But they're not unprecedented. If you'd like to better manage your future, start by looking to the past.
3 Things to Consider Before Converting Your IRA to a Roth
Jan 04, 2010 - 2010 is the only year that special conversion rules apply when switching your IRA to a tax-free Roth IRA, but should you do it?
Is High Deductible Health Insurance Healthy?
Oct 28, 2009 - With the cost of health insurance on the rise, many people are finding high deductible health insurance plans coupled with a health savings account are an affordable option. But these plans may not be such a healthy idea for some.
