One of the best ways to build wealth for retirement probably isn’t what you think it is. It’s not your 401k or an IRA (although I love those accounts too!) It’s not a pension. Or an inheritance. It’s a health savings account. Yup, you can save money in a health savings account for retirement! “Megan, …
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It’s that time of year again where everyone starts getting their goals and New Year’s resolutions ready for a fresh start on January 1st. Whether you’re a resolution-er or not, setting personal finance goals should be a part of everyone’s financial planning strategy, no matter what stage you’re at. Even though this post is titled …
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Learning about investing can be overwhelming, frustrating, and downright confusing! There are endless articles littered with investing terms that seem impossible to understand. Financial advisors and “gurus” overcomplicate things to confuse you and make you feel like you have to use their services in order to be successful at investing as a beginner. What if …
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Everyone should track their net worth. Net worth is a simple way to measure how you’re doing financially, and the trend over time can give you important insights into your behavior with money. In a nutshell, your net worth is the sum of everything you own minus what you owe. If you own more assets …
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Confused about how to choose the best funds for your 401k investments? You’re not alone! There are a ton of good reasons why you should be contributing to your employer’s 401k plan, especially if you have a company match. Building your retirement nest egg, increasing your net worth, and taking advantage of employer matching contributions …
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Looking for the perfect Roth IRA 101 guide to help you get started saving for retirement? In this post, we’re talking all about Roth IRA rules, requirements, and benefits. I’ll also explain how to open one step-by-step and pick investments! A Roth IRA is an incredible tax-advantaged retirement account that everyone should have in their …
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