Anybody that talks to me about personal finance or retirement for more than about 10 minutes knows I plan to retire early. How early is to be determined, but I know I don’t want to still be working for pay when I’m 65. There are a few reasons for that, which I will reveal at a … [Read more...] about The 72(t) Rule or How to Withdraw Retirement Funds Early Without Paying Penalties
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Traditional vs Roth Retirement Accounts
If there’s a question I’ve seen a thousand times, it’s “should I invest in a Traditional or Roth retirement account?” A lot of people feel very passionately about this topic. If I had to pick which one I see recommended more, it’d be Roth. But there are plenty of reasons to … [Read more...] about Traditional vs Roth Retirement Accounts
What is an IRA? A Beginner’s Guide
An IRA, or Individual Retirement Account, is one of several types of retirement account that allow you to make tax-advantaged investments to provide for your financial security when you retire. i.e, it’s a way to save money for retirement. Within the IRA construct, there are two … [Read more...] about What is an IRA? A Beginner’s Guide