Is a 401(k) loan a good idea?
If you need to take out a loan, borrowing from your 401(k) might seem like a good idea. Before deciding if you should, you probably need to think about why […]
Saving money
Will your dream college cost you your retirement?
Deciding which college to go to is a big decision, and one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make. Until you buy a house, then that will be the biggest […]
How much do you need to save to meet your retirement goals?
After you have an idea of how much money you’ll need to live a financially secure retirement, it’s time to see if you’re on the right track. There are a […]
The long term costs of small expenses
No one wants to live life in a state of constant austerity, and it’s easy to become penny wise and pound foolish, though there is a middle ground between frivolous […]
What is a 1% increase in retirement contributions worth in the future?
You have many options for deciding how much money you want to save for retirement, but ultimately you wind up with a specific dollar amount or percentage of income that […]
Slow and steady wins the retirement race
Looking for the right time to start investing in the market, or to invest a couple more dollars towards your retirement? Do you think dollar cost averaging might help protect […]
What’s the worst that could happen?
When it comes to setting yourself up for a successful retirement, one of the biggest obstacles in your path is fear. Fear creeps into many areas of our lives, potentially […]
Investing 101
Investing is a pretty complicated topic, and learning the basics is critical if you want to start on the path of a secure retirement. There are only a few concepts […]