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Money Management Lessons from the Military
Written by Ilyce Glink on July 30, 2012
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The military is known for turning ordinary citizens into soldiers but not usually for teaching those soldiers about money management and how to handle their personal finances. However, the military did teach Steve Repak, Army veteran and Certified Financial Planner™, all he needed to know about personal finance so that…
Build Your Savings with Targeted Goals
Written by Ilyce Glink on July 23, 2012
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Everyone knows that saving money is important, whether it’s for retirement, for emergencies, or just for a rainy day. But if we don’t know why we’re saving money or what we’re saving for, savings strategies become increasingly ineffective. It’s easy to raid your savings when you need extra cash…
Using Retirement Money for Real Estate Investments
Written by Jeff Rose on July 1, 2012
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With the recession dragging into its fifth year, many people are seeing little to smile about when it comes to their retirement savings. Year after year, the money they invested in the hope that it would grow into a nice nest egg has remained stagnant—or…
What to Know About 401(k) Vesting & Changing Jobs
Written by Jeff Rose on June 19, 2012
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If your retirement strategy includes a 401(k), you need to understand the specifics of your plan’s vesting schedule. If you leave your current job to pursue new career opportunities, you still have the right to access your 401(k). However, the vesting schedule may sway your…
Retirement and Vacation Deals for Home Buyers
Written by Steve Cook on June 14, 2012
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Are you buying a home and looking for a deal on a resort property for family summer getaways or retirement? If so, this may be the last season that you can find bargains-of-a-lifetime in some of America’s most popular beach and resort markets. Prices in…
Investment Strategy for When You Max Out Your 401(k)
Written by Jeff Rose on June 12, 2012
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If you are searching for guidance after maxing out your 401(k), that means you are doing some wise investing. Once you have contributed the annual maximum amount of $17,000 ($22,500 for people 50 and older), you may be looking for alternative ways to make the…
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