We come into January energized and refreshed to conquer the world. We set ambitious resolutions so we can better ourselves and achieve our goals. And then, almost as quickly as we made the resolutions, our resolve falters and we give up on our New Year’s Resolutions. But, WHY do we have a hard time sticking to our resolutions? HOW can we set ourselves up to accomplish our resolutions? And WHAT are some attainable personal finance goals that we can strive for this year? That, and more, in this episode!
Read MoreMM008: Roth vs. Traditional IRA Which is Right for Me?
What do you do when you have the option to contribute to either a Roth IRA or a traditional IRA? Is it better to take the tax break now in the hopes that the added investment juice and a projected lower tax rate in retirement leads to a larger nest egg? Or, is it better to use post-tax dollars now and not pay any taxes in retirement. We break it down and compare Roth vs traditional IRAs in this week’s episode.
Read MoreMM007: Tax Day Takeaways
Today is Tax Day in the U.S. It’s a day dreaded by many, but hopefully this year’s tax season was relatively stress-free and free of any major surprises for you. As we wrap up one tax year and plan for the next, it’s time to look back at what you would have done differently and make some Tax Year’s Resolutions for this coming year.
Read MoreMM006: Understanding Retirement Accounts: IRAs
Sometimes you don’t have access to a 401(k). Sometimes you want to have more control over which funds you’re investing in. Sometimes you just want to have more retirement savings vehicles available to you. The IRA is the unheralded hero of the modern-day retirement savings plan. Find out why.
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