Similar Articles

Browse Main Topics:

Business
Computers & Electronics
Education & Reference
Entertainment & Leisure
Family & Home
Finance & Investment
Health
Internet
Pets & Animals
Science & Technology
Society, Politics & Culture
Sports & Recreation

Similar Articles

BusinessWeek February 5, 2007 Ellen Hoffman	Pay Off The House? Not So Fast It may be smarter to invest extra money instead of eliminating your mortgage.
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 April 23, 2004 Robert Brokamp	Don't Pay for Bi-Weekly Mortgages Most companies charge for a bi-weekly mortgage plan. Why pay when you can do it yourself and save hundreds of dollars?
The Motley Fool December 27, 2006 Mary Dalrymple	To Prepay or Not to Prepay If you've ever wondered whether it's a better financial strategy to prepay your mortgage or to save more for retirement, a recent study provides a few insights.
The Motley Fool May 14, 2007 Rich Duprey	Then Again, Maybe I Won't -- Retire Work a few more years for a worry-free retirement. We all have an image of what retirement will be for us. The question is whether we'll actually be able to achieve it.
The Motley Fool November 9, 2006 Mary Dalrymple	Young and Foolish Don't skip retirement savings when you're just starting your career.
The Motley Fool February 1, 2005 Dayana Yochim	The 60-Second Retirement Plan Got a minute? Then here's a retirement plan for you.
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.
The Motley Fool August 26, 2011 Dan Caplinger	4 Reasons to Stiff Your Retirement Accounts Sometimes, it's smarter to keep money available.
The Motley Fool November 18, 2004 Selena Maranjian	We've Left $30 Billion on the Table Why make saving for retirement harder than it already is?
The Motley Fool February 17, 2006 Chuck Saletta	Instantly Double Your Money As pensions increasingly crumble, it's up to you to make sure your retirement nest gets well-feathered. Enlist the help of your boss and Uncle Sam to help you build your retirement nest egg.
The Motley Fool January 9, 2008 Adam J. Wiederman	Why Your Teenager Won't Be Able to Retire Pimples, popularity, and puberty -- ahh, adolescence. And as if all that weren't enough, there's another issue that should be worrying adolescents, a poor retirement. But it's not too late for them to prevent a disaster.
AskMen.com Nick Kennedy	Be Optimistic In Retirement Planning Here are a few good reasons to look on the bright side: if you adopt these attitudes you can improve your prospects for retirement.
AskMen.com Jeff Wuorio	Workplace Retirement Plan Far too many people stumble toward retirement with too little money. Understanding and taking advantage of your workplace retirement program can keep you from joining them.
AskMen.com March 18, 2001 Luis Rodrigues	Start Planning For Your Retirement
Investment Advisor June 2008 Kara P. Stapleton	Successfully Saving Human Resource giant Mercer introduces the "Count on Your Retirement" online retirement savings educational program to assist employees in planning, implementing, and tracking their retirement concerns.
The Motley Fool January 7, 2009 Selena Maranjian	Pump Up Your Portfolio Just because the market has taken a chunk out of your retirement lately doesn't mean all is lost. These small actions can have big ramifications.
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 July 31, 2007 Chuck Saletta	Are You Ignoring Free Money? Can you be enticed to contribute to your 401(k)? If your employer is offering to match your contribution, don't ignore this free money towards your retirement.
The Motley Fool October 26, 2006 Mary Dalrymple	Save More Money Stash more cash into your 401(k) next year.
The Motley Fool February 28, 2011 Amanda B. Kish	Good News for 401(k) Investors The news is good, but not good enough, when it comes to saving for retirement.
The Motley Fool June 30, 2005 Dayana Yochim	Let's Play Retirement Hardball It's time to have that talk about your retirement planning shortcomings.
AskMen.com December 10, 2000 Luis Rodrigues	Retire Rich... Really Rich If you want to retire rich or plan on retiring a little earlier than the average Joe, it's time to evaluate your situation. Unless you were lucky enough to be a blue blood or you won the state lottery, chances are that you'll have to do some careful financial planning to meet your goals...
The Motley Fool December 22, 2006 Dan Caplinger	Do Pensions Beat 401(k)s? A recent study shows that investors aren't doing as well on their own and underscores the need for employees to understand and take full advantage of their retirement plan options.
The Motley Fool August 1, 2006 Dayana Yochim	Get Naked Your pals won't tell you the unflattering truth about your finances, but we will. America, you need a money makeover. This isn't news to you, but apparently our "good cop" routine hasn't worked so far. It's time for some tough love.
The Motley Fool May 17, 2005 Dayana Yochim	Invest While in Debt? Sure! Putting off investing for your future because of some blanket rule about being debt-free is nearly as dangerous to your future financial health as putting everything on plastic and praying for a carefree retirement.
The Motley Fool May 15, 2006 Robert Brokamp	Retirement Tip: Pay More Taxes or Retire? Your choice: You can 1) contribute to your retirement plan, get a tax deduction, defer taxes on your investments, and eventually retire; or 2) spend all your income, pay more taxes (because you didn't get the benefits Uncle Sam bestows on savers), and never retire.
The Motley Fool November 21, 2006 Mary Dalrymple	Mortgage Math How long should it take to pay for your home sweet home? How a mortgage fits into your financial plan depends on you -- your goals, your plans, your spending habits, your financial personality.
The Motley Fool April 19, 2007 Selena Maranjian	Should You Refinance? Now that interest rates have been inching up, does it still make sense to refinance your mortgage? Here are some factors to consider.
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 December 16, 2009 Dan Caplinger	Stop Juggling Your Retirement Investments Consolidate and conquer.
The Motley Fool February 3, 2010 Chuck Saletta	Forget Your Kids! Focus on Your Own Future If it comes down to choosing between funding a child's college education, or funding your own retirement, focus on your own future first.
The Motley Fool December 30, 2004 Robert Brokamp	6 Retirement Resolutions Make 2005 the year you moved much closer to quitting your job. Here's how.
The Motley Fool December 8, 2006 Chuck Saletta	Retire Young Enough to Enjoy It With pension plans falling by the wayside and getting replaced with 401(k)s and IRAs, your retirement is more in your hands than ever before. Focus on what really matters to get back more of your time.
The Motley Fool October 18, 2006 Selena Maranjian	Choose: Your Mortgage or Your Retirement One obvious choice that many of us face when we've got some extra money to sock away is whether to apply it to our mortgage or our retirement. So, what's the right choice?
The Motley Fool January 14, 2009 Selena Maranjian	Do You Believe This Lie? Are you lying to yourself? 61% of Americans surveyed are very or somewhat confident that they'll have enough money to live through retirement comfortably. But only 47% have taken the time to calculate how much money they'll need in retirement.
The Motley Fool October 12, 2010 Selena Maranjian	3 Ways to Find an Extra $1,000 in Savings It's probably easier than you think.
Registered Rep. November 1, 2006 Kevin McKinley	Through the Mortgage Maze The conventional financial planning wisdom is to get out of any debt you may have as soon as possible. But that may not apply to everyone. Here are 10 questions that can help you and your client weigh where that dollar should actually go.
The Motley Fool January 18, 2011 Dan Caplinger	Use This to Rescue Your Retirement Companies are starting to match 401(k) contributions again -- and smart workers can take advantage of their willingness to help them rescue their retirement while that help is still available.
The Motley Fool January 25, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	Retire in Poverty? Reverse the deteriorating retirement trend by saving more now.
Registered Rep. December 1, 2005 Todd K. Ballenger	Go With the (Reverse) Flow Help your clients by reversing outdated thinking about reverse mortgages. Learn to accommodate more of their "I needs" and their "I wants." Regard a reverse the way you would a forward mortgage: It is simply a device for improving cash flow.
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.
The Motley Fool September 21, 2009 Dan Caplinger	This Is What Will Make You Truly Wealthy Don't waste your best years to invest. As tempting as it may be just to procrastinate your retirement saving another year, the better choice is to move forward with your savings now.
The Motley Fool January 20, 2005 Robert Brokamp	Get an Instant 80% Return! Can't save enough for retirement? Maybe an immediate jolt to your net worth will help.
The Motley Fool October 9, 2007 Dayana Yochim	Prevent a Retirement Nightmare If you want your retirement to play out better than the ending of the last Halloween flick, it's time to get serious about saving more. Here are three ways to instantly improve your future prospects.
The Motley Fool November 12, 2010 Selena Maranjian	Wal-Mart Does Something Right The mega-retailer gets more generous with its retirement plan. Sort of.
Registered Rep. January 18, 2013 Kevin McKinley	Forget Chasing Yield; Cut Taxes for Extra Income Stop chasing higher yields, returns, and risks, and instead use these methods to reduce your working clients' income tax bills.
The Motley Fool January 28, 2004 Robert Brokamp	Save More Now, Play Much More Later If you socked away an additional $100 a month, how much would your retirement improve?
The Motley Fool March 3, 2005 Robert Brokamp	Don't Max Out Your 401(k): Redux Maybe stuffing your employer-sponsored retirement plan isn't your best bet.
The Motley Fool January 18, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	Retirement and Irrational Man, Part 1 If you've let your employer set up your 401(k) contributions and investments, don't assume that the default options set by your plan will guarantee a comfortable retirement.