To Rollover or Not to Rollover, that Is the Question: Should You Rollover Old 401ks and IRA Accounts?

To Rollover or Not to Rollover, that Is the Question: Should You Rollover Old 401ks and IRA Accounts?

by Lori Atwood | Oct 15, 2021 | Financial Fitness, Saving: Retirement & Other

I sometimes hear the same questions again and again and then I usually write a post about them.  This question is not exciting at all, but it comes up several times a week and it could be one you have as well. Q: Should I rollover my old 401ks and IRAs into one...
It’s Free Money, for Heaven Sake – Take it!

It’s Free Money, for Heaven Sake – Take it!

by Lori Atwood | Jun 24, 2014 | Financial Fitness

Many people’s jobs offer retirement contribution matching. Always contribute at least to the matching limit for your company. Don’t leave free money on the table, because even with the match you still may not be saving enough. If your company matches, for every dollar...
Self-Employed, Contractor or Selling Ads on Your Blog: Best Ways to Save for Retirement

Self-Employed, Contractor or Selling Ads on Your Blog: Best Ways to Save for Retirement

by Lori Atwood | Oct 15, 2013 | Saving: Retirement & Other, Small Business Finance

You’re an independent (economically speaking). You either work for yourself, consult, freelance, have a start-up business or a business that employs only a few people.   In any case, you don’t have a structured way to save for your retirement, an employer sponsored...
Traditional vs. Roth IRA: Will You Make More Money When You’re Older or Less?

Traditional vs. Roth IRA: Will You Make More Money When You’re Older or Less?

by Lori Atwood | Oct 9, 2013 | Financial Fitness, Saving: Retirement & Other

Most people have some form of 401k, pension, combination of both offered by their employer, but if  you don’t or you just want to save more on your own (recommended), what can you do? An IRA is the right place to start. There’s a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA. Let’s...
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