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The Truth About The 401k – Myths Exposed

6 Retirement Myths-Believe at Your Own Peril Find out how 401(k) myths can hurt your long-term wealth. Yes, it is important to invest in your workplace 401(k), but there’s more to retirement investing than that! You need to choose investment wisely and also invest outside of your 401(k) account as well. Learn the truth about the 401k and how to maximize retirement investing. 401k Myth #1 – The 401k is the Best Place for All of My Retirement Savings Not necessarily. There are many different ty…

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We’re Talking Millions! 12 Ways to Supercharge Your Retirement – Review

How to Supercharge Your Retirement by Being a Spectacularly Normal Investor Free copy for teachers and those strapped for cash! (scroll to the bottom) ‘We’re Talking Millions! 12 Ways to Supercharge Your Retirement’ by Paul Merriman and Richard Buck is a must read for newbies through retirees! Inevitably, we reach a time in our lives when we must consider retirement. Some of us become aware of the inescapable approach of old(er) age early, and some of us are surprised by the grey in our hair….

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Checkbook IRA – Ultimate Guide to a Self-Directed IRA

A Checkbook IRA includes the features of a traditional or Roth IRA, but has one distinct difference: the account holder, not a custodian, has control over the investments. This makes Checkbook IRAs a good option for hands-on, confident investors. It lowers the amount of fees paid to account custodians and makes access to your IRA quicker and easier.

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When Might be the Best Time to Start Saving for Retirement?

Saving for retirement is a financial responsibility that nobody can afford to overlook. Unfortunately, millions of people will reach their golden years with far less money than they will truly need. With the economy and markets in flux, when might be the best time to start saving for retirement? You might be surprised! We receive many questions about when to start saving for retirement. Then there are those who worry that it might be too late to save for retirement.

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The Difference Between 401k Loans vs. 401k Early Withdrawals

Should I Cash Out my 401K or Borrow From my 401K? If you need a large amount of money, you might be tempted to dip into your retirement fund. After all, borrow from your 401k and you’re taking your own money. Sounds simple enough but are there consequences to borrowing from a 401k vs hardship withdrawal. You’ll learn how to borrow from a 401k and the advantages and disadvantages of this decision.

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Can I Retire at 60 with $500K?

As millions of baby boomers approach retirement with Generation X-ers not far behind the question of “Can you retire with $500,000?” repeatedly pops up among our readers. Yet, it’s not only those 60-year-olds thinking about retirement, but also, we find middle-aged folks asking if retiring at 55 with 500k is reasonable. This article will delve into these questions: Can you retire with $500,000? How much do I need to retire at 60? How long will $500,000 last in retirement? How to retire foreve…

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