If you’ve taken a new job, chances are you were automatically enrolled into a new 401(k), handed a welcome packet, and then left wondering what to do. The problem is that 63% of Americans don’t understand how a 401(k) plan works.¹ Here’s the deal: If you’re already contributing money from each paycheck to a new […]
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Americans are taking early withdrawals from their 401(k)s at record rates “across different ages and income levels.”¹ According to Capitalize, “Half of Americans have made early withdrawals from retirement savings. […] These withdrawals will cost Americans $6.12 billion in penalties to the IRS in 2023.”² A separate report from Bank of America found “the number of
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While data shows more people are saving for the future, others are putting their financial futures at risk by taking 401(k) hardship withdrawals. 401(k) hardship withdrawals should be a last resort, but people are playing fast and loose with their retirement savings, as shown by recent reports from Vanguard, Bank of America, and Fidelity. According
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Starting in 2024, new rule changes to 401(k) catch-up contributions go into effect for investors ages 50 and over. These changes impact not only where you can save more, but also if you’re even able to. Some might argue this new law is essentially a tax increase. And that hurts investors who are closer to
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Let’s face it. There’s a lot going on with the economy, the Fed, and the markets. It doesn’t help that in this 24/7 newscycle world we live in that the media sensationalizes headlines that cause panic and fear in investors. If you’re feeling doom and gloom or uneasy about your investments, it’s helpful to zoom
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And just like that, we are halfway through 2023. If only there were a Q3 personal finance to-do list you could consult… Based on the title of this article, it’s easy to see you’ve come to the right place for Q3 personal finance tips. Now that we have reached the second half of the year,
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