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How (and when) to increase your 401(k) and IRA contributions
Just a 1% increase in your 401(k) contribution can make a big difference. Learn how making the most of your retirement plan now could help ensure your golden years are even more golden.
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5 realistic steps to start and build your emergency fund
Use these five steps to build up emergency savings over time and help protect you and your financial goals when unexpected expenses happen.
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How to create your own lifelong financial plan, step by step
With the right tools and resources, including tips on investing beyond your 401(k), you can map out a personalized financial plan from start-to-finish to help you succeed on all your financial goals .
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Clearing clutter from your financial life: a how-to guide
Just like our closets, our financial lives might need an organizational overhaul. Here are the tips to clearing clutter when it comes to your money.
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Recessions: Understanding (and staying ahead of) economic downturns
The downturn in economic data that indicates a recession is often hard to identify while it’s happening. Still, there are things you can do to weather the challenges of a recession.
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Common questions and answers about defined benefit plans
From estimated benefits to when you pay taxes on your payout, these answers to common defined benefit questions help you sort out how this retirement savings fits into your financial plan.
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Questions about annuity fees? Here’s an explainer
As with other saving and financial planning products, there are fees with annuities. What are they and what do they provide?
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How to use your pension in a retirement income plan
As guaranteed retirement income, a pension is often used to help budget for fixed expenses such as a mortgage. What factors help you determine how to use a pension in your retirement income plan?
What’s the 59½ rule for early retirement savings withdrawals?
To better understand your retirement savings and your options for when you want to retire, it’s helpful to know the financial impact of early retirement withdrawals before age 59½.
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What is a defined benefit plan and how does it work?
A defined benefit plan, also called a pension, is a workplace benefit that pays you a fixed amount regularly after retirement as long as you meet certain requirements.