shapdawg
39 BookmarksWhat You Need to Know When Your Kids Need a Checking Account
Tips on how to select your son or daughters first checking accountWhat is a 401k, 403b, or 457 Rollover to an IRA?
Usually, After a person leaves a company, they rollover their 401k, into a Rollover IRA, or Roth IRA Rollover from their 401k planDollar Cost Averaging, A Tried and True Investing Strategy
Dollar Cost Averaging is an investment strategy that used for investing in the stock market over a period of time. Using dollar coast averaging riskUsing Bond Laddering Strategies for Fixed Income Investments
Bond laddering is a fixed income strategy which provides income by investing in various bond maturities. Bonds in a ladder mature at different timesCase Study: Is Retirement a Reality for The Smith's?
This retirement case study involves the Smith's desire to retire early, an analysis of their retirement savings, and income needs in retirement.How to Save for Your Child’s College Tuition
Parker Daniel is concerned about saving for his Child’s college tuition and because of this he evaluates the 529 Plan or College Savings Plan operated by state and/orCan my IRA Investments include Real Estate?
Most know that you can invest in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds within your IRA, but there are other investments like Real Estate, Precious MetalsValue Mutual Funds and their Investment Philosophy
Value Mutual Funds are investment portfolio in which the fund manager tries to find investments that are undervalued. A value style of investing bestYou Can Now Access Your Money Sooner!
The funds availability policy as mandated by the FDIC is changing and this means you can soon access your check deposits sooner than ever before.Understanding How a Credit Union Can Help You
This Blog helps to dispel myths surrounding Credit Unions by outlining its history, the requirements associated with becoming a credit union member,Obama Administration Suggests Retirement Reform
Barack Obama's administration suggests retirement reform for workers who do not have 401 k plans. Savings vehicles like 401k and immediate annuitiesWhat are Convertible Bonds?
Convertible Bonds are interest bearing securities that pay bond type of interest and are convertible to the common stock of a company. Interest ratesAnnuity Surrender Fees | What you Need to Know
Despite surrender fees, annuities can be great products if you understand how they work. Annuity surrender fees usually are back end charges contractWhat Happens to your Pension Plan if you Die?
Pension plans live on even if the owner of the plan dies. Beneficiaries of the pension usually have retirement options like lump sum, and annuityThe Basics of 401(k) Investing: Four Main Types of Investments
401k planning always involves the basic investment types regardless of your plan options. Stocks, Bonds, Cash, and Real EstateReverse Mortgages as a Retirement Planning Tool
As with any financial planning strategy or tool, the reverse mortgage is right for some, & has many predatory and unsavory practices targeting seniorsThe Weak vs. Strong Dollar Debate
The Dollar is currently extremely weak versus other currencies How does this affect our Stock market, foreign investment, and our economy as a whole?Will the DB(k) Plan Replace the 401k?
The DB(k) Retirement plan is a combination between a traditional pension plan and a 401k retirement account. DB(k) plans are a new employer sponsoredA History of the 401(k) Retirement Plan
The History of the 401(k) plan started with its establishment in 1978. 401(k) plans provide retirement planning solutions for employee’s savingsWhat is the Dow Jones Industrial Average?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a stock market index that is comprised of 30 companies in different sections of the economy. Dow 30 or DJIA indexStock Options 101 | Stock Option Trading Basics
Trading Stock Options are a great way for investors to achieve capital gains in their portfolios. Stock option trades can be used for stock positionsThe Estimated 2010 Federal Income Tax Brackets
The 2010 Federal Income Tax Bracket estimates are in. 2010 is right around the corner, and we have stressed several different personal tax planning2010 Retirement Plan Limits Remain the Same
Retirement Account Limits in 2010 remain the same as the plan limits in 2009. The 401k, 403b, 457, and SEP and Simple IRA limits are listed here on$8000 Tax Credit Extended, Unemployment Rises over 10%
The $8000 home buyer tax credit has been extended into 2010, while the unemployment rate rises to over 10%. The popular first time home buyer creditLearn about Mutual Fund Expenses and Fees
Mutual Funds, including “no load” funds, have numerous different types of costs and expenses like 12b 1 Fees. These mutual fund fees can lower returns2009 Year End Financial Planning and Tax Tips
2009 Tax Time is right around the corner, as it’s November already, and the end of 2009 is quickly approaching. However the 2009 tax year planning401k or Roth IRA Contribution? What to Contribute and When.
401k contributions and contributions to a Roth IRA benefit from identical favored tax treatment over the life of the investment. Since tax benefitsSupreme Court to Decide on Mutual Fund Fee Limits
Investors accuse the managers of the Oakmark series of mutual funds of excessive fees, which oral arguments at the Supreme Court discussed fee limitRetirement and the Recession | 2010 Economic Recovery?
Will the 2010 Economy give us a recovery from the most severe economic recession since the great depression? The 2008-2009 Recession made retirementRetirement Distributions | Interest Only Income Strategies
Your long anticipated retirement has arrived. After 40 + years of hard work, you have put away a nest egg

