Similar Articles |
|
The Motley Fool December 19, 2008 John Rosevear |
How to Raid Your 401(k) And other strategies for when you really need the money now. |
The Motley Fool January 26, 2006 Dayana Yochim |
Apathy, Spending Spree, or IRA? With the average 401(k) balance in the $50,000 range, it seems a shame to either fritter away those retirement dollars by cashing out or forgetting about long, lost accounts until it's too late. Which will it be when you leave your old job? |
The Motley Fool September 16, 2005 Selena Maranjian |
Come on Down, Roth 401(k)! There will soon be a new kid on the block: the Roth 401(k). Here's how it works. |
The Motley Fool October 5, 2006 Selena Maranjian |
Down Payment Via Your 401(k)? Readers pool their brainpower to discuss the best homebuying strategies. |
The Motley Fool September 7, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
What About My 401(k)? "One-size-fits-all" doesn't work for even the most straightforward money management conundrums. |
The Motley Fool August 18, 2009 John Rosevear |
Is It Time to Get Out of Stocks? At what point is it no longer safe to hold stocks? |
The Motley Fool January 16, 2007 Mary Dalrymple |
Fall in Love With IRA Meet the account that will become your best friend in retirement. |
The Motley Fool September 25, 2006 David Braze |
Changing Jobs? Take Care of Your 401(k) Know your options to get the most out of those retirement funds. |
The Motley Fool May 23, 2005 Roy Lewis |
Job Changes and Your 401(k) What should you do with your retirement savings when you leave your old employer? |
The Motley Fool July 20, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
Why a Roth Could Be All Wrong for You Even with all their features, Roth IRAs might not be your best choice. |
The Motley Fool June 13, 2011 Selena Maranjian |
Step Away From That Growing Pile of Money The all-too-common practice of borrowing from retirement accounts is much more dangerous than you probably think. |
Registered Rep. December 24, 2014 Kevin McKinley |
Withdrawal Strategies For Early Retirees Early retirees have to deal with hassles, taxes and penalties if they need to withdraw money from individual retirement accounts, Roth IRAs, and the like. |
The Motley Fool March 2, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
The Wrong Way to Fix Your 401(k) Taking money out to invest the way you want isn't the right answer. |
The Motley Fool July 14, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
The Best Way to Invest $5,000 Today You really need this weapon in your investing arsenal. If you're not using a Roth IRA to invest up to its current maximum of $5,000 per year -- $6,000 for those 50 or older -- then you should remedy that situation quickly. Your portfolio's depending on it. |
The Motley Fool April 19, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Raiding Your Retirement for a Down Payment Even though you should be cautious about using your retirement money to fund a down payment on a home, there are still some situations in which it makes sense to use retirement funds as a source of liquidity. |
The Motley Fool March 10, 2005 Robert Brokamp |
Why the Roth Rules Compared with a 401(k) or traditional IRA, a Roth likely will lead to more money in retirement. |
The Motley Fool June 3, 2010 Nathan Alderman |
What the Fool Is an IRA? Learn the basics of individual retirement accounts. |
The Motley Fool May 4, 2006 Robert Brokamp |
The ABCs of the Roth 401(k) There's a lot to like about the Roth 401(k) -- but it's not the same beast as the Roth IRA. So, what's worth more -- a tax break now or a tax break later? |
The Motley Fool April 27, 2009 Dayana Yochim |
The Best Parking Spots for Long-Term Savings Please start making plans for the way-off future ASAP. The sooner you get your retirement savings squared away, the better off you'll be. |
The Motley Fool November 4, 2010 Selena Maranjian |
Good and Bad News for Your 401(k) Maxing out this retirement account can produce powerful results. |
AskMen.com Terence Channon |
2008 Financial Resolutions Setting goals for the next 12 months does not have to be limited to weight loss or personal fitness goals -- there are many money matters you can resolve to tend to in the New Year as well. Here are some practical tips to get you started. |
Registered Rep. May 21, 2015 Kevin McKinley |
Six Questions to Ask Before Rolling Over a Retirement Account Casually and carelessly moving all of the money from a client's 401(k) or 403(b) to a self-directed IRA can mean lost opportunities, higher taxes, and unnecessary costs to the client. |
The Motley Fool October 17, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Don't Get the Savings Munchies! Stick to your savings goals despite all the available distractions. |
The Motley Fool March 5, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
This Could Save You From Financial Disaster It's not just about retirement. Tax-favored retirement accounts like IRAs and 401(k) plans come with a host of benefits. |
The Motley Fool April 7, 2007 Elizabeth Brokamp |
5 IRA Myths What you should know about your IRA but probably don't. Myth: You can't touch the money in your IRA until you are 59 1/2... Myth: Other than a company match, there's really no difference between an IRA and a 401(k)... etc. |
The Motley Fool August 13, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
This Simple Tip Will Make You Richer Often, it can make a bigger difference than what you invest in. Consider taxable and non-taxable plans and mutual funds as well. |
Entrepreneur July 2005 Nichole L. Torres |
Forgo the Fund? You're risking not your retirement nest egg, but the often-steep penalty fees for early withdrawal -- but if you believe in your startup you can fund it with your 401(k). |
The Motley Fool May 24, 2011 Sean Williams |
A Depreciating Asset You Need to Invest In Here are some suggestions of investments you can you make in yourself in order to have a comfortable retirement. |
The Motley Fool October 27, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
3 Tips for a More Secure Retirement You shouldn't need to worry about making ends meet. |
The Motley Fool December 20, 2011 Dan Caplinger |
Don't Let Uncle Sam Steal Your Retirement Making the most of tax-protected accounts is essential. |
Entrepreneur March 2006 Scott Bernard Nelson |
New Horizons More choices for 401(k) and 403(b) plans mean the sky's the limit on your retirement-planning options. |
The Motley Fool January 13, 2004 Dayana Yochim |
The Old 401(k) Conundrum When not to roll over your 401(k) funds. |
Registered Rep. April 16, 2014 Kevin McKinley |
RMDs: Take Out or Pay Up There may be several advantages for clients who wait to withdraw money from their retirement accounts -- up to a certain point. |
BusinessWeek October 22, 2009 Chris Farrell |
Should You Roth? Converting your 401(k) to a Roth IRA may be your best retirement bet, but you'll still get a tax bill |
The Motley Fool March 8, 2007 Mary Dalrymple |
Work for Yourself, Retire for Yourself Know your options for self-employed-retirement savings. |
The Motley Fool August 26, 2011 Dan Caplinger |
4 Reasons to Stiff Your Retirement Accounts Sometimes, it's smarter to keep money available. |
Registered Rep. July 30, 2012 Kevin McKinley |
Income Strategies for Early Retirees Those who stop working before reaching their "Golden Years" require a specific sort of assistance. |
AskMen.com Nick Kennedy |
Hyman Roth On Roth IRAs With new rule changes coming in 2010, we examine if a Roth IRA still makes sense -- with quotes from the Godfather's Hyman Roth for guidance. |
The Motley Fool July 22, 2004 Robert Brokamp |
The Cost of Not Saving for Retirement You are paying today for every dollar you don't put into your 401(k). The tax savings on your contribution is reason enough to save. There are plenty of other incentives, too, including one that might be worth even more. |
The Motley Fool November 21, 2005 Mathew Emmert |
The Working Man's Roth The Roth 401(k) may boost your fortune. |
The Motley Fool October 29, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
This Common Move Will Get You Nowhere Don't give up on your retirement. 46% of all those who left their jobs chose to cash out their 401(k) plan balances, take the money, and run. |
Registered Rep. March 1, 2007 Kevin McKinley |
A Last-Minute Stop at the IRA Shop Advisors, due to a quirk in the calendar, this year's deadline for income tax filing and IRA/Roth IRA contributions is April 17. But just because there are some extra days available doesn't mean you should put it off. |
The Motley Fool January 5, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
The Smartest Money Move You'll Ever Make The right answer to this question could mean millions. the doors are open for those who want to convert existing retirement accounts to Roth IRAs. And never before have so many people been interested in making the move. |
The Motley Fool June 8, 2010 Nathan Alderman |
What the Fool Is a 401(k)? Your quick, Foolish guide to getting free money from your boss. |
AskMen.com Terence Channon |
Must-Have Long-Term Savings It may seem like some of these financial ventures are much too far in the future to worry about right now, but if you want to reach your financial goals, these must-have long-term savings are the only way to get there. |
The Motley Fool December 1, 2006 |
Where NOT to Stash Short-Term Cash There are good things to do with your short-term money (funds you will need within a few years, for example), and less good things to do with it. Here's a rundown of some of your options. |
The Motley Fool June 13, 2007 Robert Brokamp |
Protect Your Retirement From Uncle Sam You'll retire sooner -- and better -- the more you keep Uncle Sam at bay. |
Financial Planning September 1, 2013 Donald Jay Korn |
Are Unmatched 401(k) Contributions a Good Idea? Without an employer contribution, some clients may do better skipping the 401(k) plan and putting the money elsewhere. |
The Motley Fool January 18, 2007 Mary Dalrymple |
Feed Your 401(k) Even recent hires have run out of excuses for ignoring retirement. The best part about a 401(k)? Once you set it up, the savings happens automatically. |
The Motley Fool March 12, 2004 Robert Brokamp |
Where Not to Stash Your Cash You should have some easily accessible assets at the ready. But where should you stash that cash? Here are five candidates for the worst places. |