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Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA: What’s The Difference? Which One Should I Choose?

Trying to between a Traditional IRA vs Roth IRA as a means of saving money for retirement? Here’s a list of the differences between Roth vs Traditional IRA, plus reasons to choose one over the other.

Reverse Mortgage In Retirement: Some Tips Before You Use A Reverse Mortgage To Supplement Your Retirement Income

Here’s how to use SOME of the equity in your home to help supplement your retirement income. See how reverse mortgage works, how a reverse mortgage gets repaid, and how much home equity you’ll retain.

MyRA Is A Simple (Free!) Way To Start A Retirement Account… And You’re Guaranteed Not To Lose Money!

Just getting started in the workforce? Don’t make a lot of income? Opening a MyRA is a safe & smart way to start a retirement account on your own!

Should You Sacrifice Your Retirement Money For Your Child’s College Education?

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Retirement money vs college money… As parents, we often put our children’s needs and desires ahead of our own — even if it means putting ourselves at risk. Our children’s education is no exception. We will sacrifice and put aside money for our kids’ college education, even if it means that we are not saving for our own retirement. Many experts advise against this.

Learning From The Millionaire Next Door – How To Become A Millionaire

Want to become a millionaire? Here’s the profile of the typical millionaire. It’s a great list of things to strive for, and traits that you can actually achieve yourself.

Scary Lies And Unfortunate Truths About Your Money & Investments

In this economy, the rules about how to handle your money & funds have changed. It used to be thought that investing in stocks and other types of investments and then sitting on them was the way to go. However, investing your money & funds that way can actually lead to financial disaster.

3 Ways To Simplify Your Investments

How to simplify your investments if you have multiple accounts.

How To Find A Lost Pension

If you’ve switched employers since you’ve begun working, you may need to locate an old pension plan. This is not easy, but the tips given in this article will make the processes much easier.

American Idol’s Jordin Sparks, Net Worth, And Your Retirement

We examine the projected net worth of American Idol winner, Jordan Sparks, and how this can teach us a lesson in the time value of money and saving for our own retirement.

401k vs. Roth IRA Retirement Accounts

Discusses the advantages and drawbacks or Roth IRA and 401(k) plans as they pertain to investments related to your job.

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LynnetteWith input from Financial Advisors, (a Tax Accountant and an Investment Manager), I share helpful tips regarding money and finances -- including debt relief, insurance, budgeting, and investing for retirement. My goal is to help you save more, spend less, and invest for the future by sharing honest, tried & true budgeting tips and tools. When I'm not saving for the future and helping others save for theirs, you can find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

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AndreaI have been a certified tightwad striving for financial freedom since I became pregnant with my first child -- and I decided to find a way to stay home with him full-time. I enjoy sharing my personal experiences in my journey back to financial health and planning for a future -- which will include sending 2 kids to college and early retirement.

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