Target-Date Funds Grow In Popularity In 401Ks
Target-date funds are growing fast: one third of workers at the end of the third quarter had invested all of their 401k assets into a target-date fund.
Senior Bank Loans: Tempting But Are They Worth The Risks?
Unlike junk bonds, senior floating-rate bank loans have an added bonus in that the principal is theoretically secure.
Financial Companies Fight for Your Retirement Savings
Planning for retirement is not as easy as it once was, partly because there are more choices today, and because it is harder to save money.
The Importance of Investing Regularly for Retirement
Investing regularly into a retirement account of some kind enables your money to accumulate and be there when you will need it most.
Retirement Basics – Decide What To Invest In
Years ago, workers did not have to be overly concern about saving for their retirement or needing to invest.
Choosing an Investment Company for Your IRA
An IRA is an excellent way to prepare for retirement, but finding the right investment company will take a little of work.
Home Equity: A “Forgotten” Real Estate Investment?
For those nearing retirement, a paid-off home is not just a place to live. It’s a real estate investment. For many, it’s a retirement benefits.
Taking Action When You Are Dropped From Your Old Employer’s 401k
When you move jobs, you might have forgotten to move your 401k with you. The money is still yours, but you need to take action within a limited timeframe.
5 Professions That Still Offer a Pension Plan
In today’s tighter economy, most companies no longer provide pension plans for their employees. Keep looking though, there are still some out there.
Balancing College Savings with Retirement Savings
Saving for college and retirement can stretch your budget to the max. Here is how you can balance it all.
General Obligation Bond Holder? Be Afraid.
The municipal bond market has always been bifurcated. No, I don’t mean insured vs. uninsured bonds, although that is certainly true as well.
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