401k Plans vs 403b Plans 401k and 403b plans are both types of retirement accounts. They are offered by different types of employers. 401k plans are an offering from for-profit companies whereas 403b plans are an offering from nonprofits or public schools. In this article, we will go over 401k plans vs 403b plans. [...]
5 Pillars of Retirement Planning Retirement planning is made up of several components; these are the 5 pillars of retirement planning. It is important to be familiar with these pillars so you can be prepared for every avenue. In this article, we will go over the 5 pillars of retirement planning. Income Planning It [...]
Investing in Dividend Stocks Dividend stocks are a type of stock that pays out a set sum of money without having to sell the stock. Many people enjoy this type of stock as another way to provide themselves with income. In this article, we will go over the basics of investing in dividend stocks. [...]
Index Fund Basics An index fund is a group of investments that’s aim is to mirror an existing index’s performance. It is usually made up of the same investments as the index it tracks. Some benchmarks include the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq, Russell 2000 index, Wilshire 5000 Total Market Index, and [...]
Budgeting for Retirement Budgeting for retirement is an important topic those nearing retirement age need to consider. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics the average American age 65 or older will spend close to $60,087 a year. In this article, we will go over some basics regarding budgeting for retirement to help [...]
Cryptocurrency Basics Cryptocurrency is a type of decentralized digital currency. Bitcoin was the first type of cryptocurrency. In this article, we will go over the basics of how cryptocurrency works. How It Works Each type of cryptocurrency has a blockchain. A blockchain is a constantly changing record of every transaction that was made with [...]
Types of Retirement Accounts To help you save for retirement there are several types of retirement accounts. These accounts include Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, 401ks and 403b plans. In this article, we will go over the basics of these 6 types of retirement accounts. Traditional IRA IRA stands for Individual [...]
Derivative Basics A derivative is a financial contract. Its value is contingent on an underlying asset or group of assets. The price of a derivative will fluctuate with the value of the underlying asset. The underlying assets can include stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, interest rates, and market indexes. They are often used to hedge [...]
Secure 2.0 Act The Secure 2.0 Act was signed in to law on December 29, 2022, by Joe Biden. This Act increases contribution limits, raises the RMD age, enacts changes to employer sponsored plans, and more. In this article, we will go over some of the changes brought about by the Secure 2.0 Act. [...]
Guide to 529 Plans 529 plans are tax advantaged plans used to fund education. They get their name from Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code. Typically, parents or grandparents establish them for the benefit of a child, also known as a beneficiary. In this article, we will go over how 529 plans work. Types [...]
