Fantasizing about retirement is a favorite past-time for just about anyone who has ever held a 9-to-5. But that dream of what lies ahead is starting to look a whole lot different these days.
How I …

Yet another case where NOT making much money actually pays off. If your income is below the follow adjusted gross income (AGI) levels for the 2009 tax year, you may be eligible for the Retirement …

The Deadlines for your 2009 and 2010 IRA Contributions
As we roll into tax time, it’s important to know how much you are able to contribute to your IRA’s in both 2009 and 2010 and the …

Being that this is National Save for Retirement Week, it seems appropriate to share some bittersweet news that I just learned. The IRS has recently made the big announcement regarding 401K maximums for 2010.
The Maximum …

October 18-24 (this week) was recently designated as ‘National Save for Retirement’ week by Congress. Historically, the federal government has always promoted increased spending by consumers to drive us out of recessions. That’s why it’s …

I just read an article on CNN that highlighted 8 companies that are great to retire from. One stood out to me, Nustar Energy. Their commitment to their employees was so generous, I had to …

401k Employer Maximum Contributions
I’d like to clear up a very common 401(k) misconception surrounding maximum contribution limits.
Question: The IRS maximum 401(k) contribution limits for 2009 are $16,500. But what exactly does this mean? Does this …

The Roth 401K Match Misconception
Why would anyone choose a Traditional 401K over a Roth 401K?? After all, your company paid match is equivalent and if it’s post tax with a Roth, you’re really getting more …