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What to Know About Early 401(k) Withdrawals

Withdrawing funds early can cost you in penalties and fees and limit your retirement savings.
The upside of a 401(k) loan is that you repay yourself rather than a lender, and you won't incur the early withdrawal penalty.
Retirement

Options for Your 401(k) During a Recession

Learn what you can do with your 401(k) during a recession so you can make smart decisions.
It's best not to make knee-jerk decisions based on the events of a single day or even a whole quarter.
Retirement

Traditional Versus Roth IRA: Tax Benefits

Find out which retirement account is right for your tax situation.
Comparing the tax benefits is an important step in choosing your plan.
Retirement

Investing for Retirement

You may not consider yourself wealthy, but you could have more wealth than you think.
The key to successfully investing for retirement is optimizing your assets for the future.
Retirement

IRA Withdrawal Rules You Need to Know

If your early IRA distributions aren't permitted, you could be penalized.
Roth IRAs are subject to some rules that are different from traditional IRAs.
Retirement

Securing Your Financial Future During Uncertain Times

Take back control during an economic downturn by making strategy retirement investment moves.
Focus on some smart strategies to protect your retirement savings during periods of economic uncertainty and stock market volatility.
Family

Do Your Kids Need a Roth IRA?

Opening a Roth IRA for your kids can be a great way to save for college.
For many families, a Roth IRA may be a better savings choice than a 529 plan.
Retirement

Find Your Own Path to Retirement Savings

Find the retirement account that works for you, regardless of whether your employer offers a 401(k).
Increase your retirement contribution each year, much like you would a pay raise.
Investing

An Investment Pro Working for You

A portfolio manager can help make the most of your savings as you work toward your financial goals.
Historically, portfolio managers generate the types of returns that are helpful in achieving goals of any scope.
Retirement

How to Choose Between a Roth IRA or 401(k)

Roth IRAs and 401(k)s can both be great accounts for growing your retirement savings.
Roth IRAs and 401(k)s offer significant tax benefits, but they do so in different ways.
Saving

Use Compound Interest to Your Advantage

Take advantage of compound interest to maximize growth in your savings and investments.
Perhaps the easiest way to understand compound interest is to think of it as interest on interest.
Retirement

Handing Down Wealth

Leave behind the legacy you want.
Even if you don't consider yourself wealthy, you may have more assets than you think.
Retirement

Get Started With Charitable Giving

Here are some actionable steps to give your wealth an impact.
Choose a cause that inspires you and select partners you believe in.
Career

How to Rollover Your 401(k)

Consolidating your assets could make them easier to manage.
Protect your savings when you switch jobs.
Family

What Is Estate Planning?

Planning is a big part of wealth management.
Be intentional about how your wealth and belongings are distributed.
Retirement

Building Financial Security Takes Patience

Invest for the long term rather than prioritizing short-term wins.
A simple waiting game today can lead to big benefits tomorrow.

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