On April 29, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released an advance estimate of U.S. economic growth in the first quarter of 2020. The estimate showed a decline of 4.8 percent for the quarter. Remember that this analysis is based on incomplete data and will be revised over time as more information is confirmed. And remember …
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Five Wealth-Destroying Habits to Avoid
Regular readers know that I expect the economy to slip into recession within the next 12 months. This is based on the expert analysis of veteran economists whom I trust. However, I’ve been thinking this for the last two years, and been proven wrong. It’s a reminder that none of us knows as much as …
5 tips to avoid running out of money in retirement
As we think about retirement, one common goal is to make sure the money lasts as long as we do. With that in mind, here are five tips to help make sure your money lasts. Calculate your net worth. If you look at everything you own and subtract all the debts you owe, the remainder …
10 IRA mistakes to avoid
Humans make mistakes. And the Required IRA Distribution rules can be tricky, especially if you’re new to retirement distributions. So if you are better than 70 ½ years old and you own an IRA, you may want to review this list. Remember, the penalty for failing to meet your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) is a …
Should I roll over my 401(k)? Six questions to ask yourself
Should I roll over my 401(k)? Six questions to ask yourself If you are thinking about leaving your long-time employer and wondering about whether to move your retirement savings away from their retirement plan, there are a few things to consider. Saving into a company-sponsored retirement plan like a 401(k) or a 403(b) is a …
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How to avoid going broke in retirement
A big scary question for many folks is, will they have enough money in retirement? You might think that if everybody is worried about it, then somebody might come up with a solution. Well, they have . . . sort of. Maybe you have noticed the commercials for “lifetime income” popping up more often on …