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How to choose between a traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)

By National News
January 2, 2020
If you have the option to invest in both a traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) at work, here’s how to decide which account is better for you. Most ...
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7 Low-Risk Investments With High Returns in 2019

By National News
December 13, 2019
Low-risk is a relative term when it comes to investing. The classic risk-free investment is Treasury securities, but even they carry some degree of price risk from changes ...
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If you’re worried about a recession, now is probably a good time to consider hiring a financial adviser

By National News
December 5, 2019
There’s a lot of upside to working with a financial adviser, especially if you’re worried about what the future holds. In partnership with Morning Consult, the Certified Financial Planner ...
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IRS Increases 401(k) Contribution Limits for 2020

By National News
November 25, 2019
The annual tax-deferred amounts workers can set aside for their retirement will increase for 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced. Next year, the contribution limit for ...
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Opinion: This home mortgage disaster is ready to punish housing markets

By National News
November 21, 2019
In a MarketWatch column last March, I discussed the serious threat that cash-out refinances (cash-out refis) pose for major U.S. housing markets. Eight months later, the problem continues. To reiterate, in ...
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3 advantages of using fixed indexed annuities in retirement

By National News
October 25, 2019
Fixed indexed annuities are often pegged as a safer way to invest in the market. As such, many financial advisers spurn the product due to its perceived inefficiencies ...
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How Will the Impeachment Inquiry Affect Markets?

By National News
September 27, 2019
You might think launching a formal impeachment inquiry against the sitting president of the United States would have a negative impact on markets. Investors, Don’t Worry About Impeachment ...
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Why DIY investors still might want a financial adviser

By National News
August 16, 2019
You’re comfortable investing your money, managing your household budget, and planning for retirement. When questions arise (Lease or buy a car? Refinance my home mortgage? Do I need long-term care ...
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What Happens to Your Retirement Plan Now That the Fed Lowered Interest Rates?

By National News
August 9, 2019
At the end of July, the Fed lowered its key interest rate by 0.25% to just below 2.25% — the first time it has cut rates since 2008. ...
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The best way to save for retirement may include this underused plan

By National News
August 2, 2019
Most people understand the virtues of a 401(k) when it comes to saving for retirement. Still, few know that there’s another employer-sponsored plan that could work just as ...
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