One of the perks of employment is a 401(k). But what happens with the money you’ve accrued for retirement when you change jobs? The money is still there. But leaving behind an old 401(k) may be a costly mistake. Keep reading for the costly dangers of forgetting to roll over an old 401(k). 1. Why […]
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Back-to-school shopping is in full swing. Have you made space in your back-to-school shopping budget for hidden school costs? Recently, the following Facebook post went viral. According to the 2023 Deloitte back-to-school survey, parents are expected to spend $597 per child on back-to-school shopping.¹ One reason it is so expensive is that the prices of
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The financial stress of taking care of kids and parents should not be glossed over or ignored. Parents typically feel financial stress, with new reports suggesting it costs a middle-class family with two children $310,605 to raise children from birth to age 17.¹ This is generally broken down into the following percentages: 32% to housing
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Parents strive to protect their children, and this often means hiding family financial issues. But should you talk to kids about money problems? The answer is YES. Shielding them may actually be doing more harm than good. Consider these results from two important studies: “In 2010, the American Psychological Association (APA) found that during the
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If you’re over 40 and worried about your retirement savings, take a deep breath. You’re not alone, and it’s never too late to turn things around. In this article, we’re exploring 10 actionable strategies to help you catch up on retirement savings after 40. #1 Assess Your Current Situation If you don’t know where you
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The original SECURE Act of 2019 extended the Required Minimum Distribution (RMDs) age from 70½ to 72 for retirement accounts. Now with the passing of the Omnibus Bill, SECURE Act 2.0 extends the RMD beginning date to age 73, starting in 2023. Not only does the new legislation push back the required minimum distribution age,
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