Need Money? Personal Finance Tips When Borrowing from a Retirement Account
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
When you're in a bind financially, it can be very tempting to turn to your nest egg for a quick...
Retirement
Changing Jobs? Finance Tips on What to Do With a 401K Retirement Plan
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Congratulations on your new job! Before you are too far gone from your old position, you need to decide what...
How to Reduce Spending, Expenses & Debt in Retirement
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
How to Reduce Spending, Expenses & Debt in Retirement When you have an extra 2,000 hours to fill because you’re...
Money Management: Why You Need an Emergency Fund
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Kiplinger contributing editor Cameron Huddleston learned this lesson the hard way: Everybody needs an . She shares her experience here...
Understanding the Investment Risk Pyramid
by Quicken
March 31, 2016
Draw a pyramid on a scrap of paper, then look at the image. You'll see that your pyramid is large...
Estate Planning Tips for People Under 40
by Quicken
March 31, 2016
But I'm too young to worry about a will or life insurance!" Every attorney who works in has heard these...
Money Market Accounts vs. CDs
by Quicken
March 31, 2016
If you have a few thousand dollars that need a safe home, either a certificate of deposit (CD) or a...
Decoding 401K Fees
by Quicken
March 31, 2016
Seventy-one percent of 401(k) plan participants don't know that they are paying fees, according to an AARP survey. Administrative fees,...
Ways to Plan Ahead for Major Medical Expenses
by Quicken
March 31, 2016
It's not where you prefer to put your money, but it’s smart to save up for the “just-in-case” major medical...
Investment Property Loans: Know Before You Owe
by Quicken
March 18, 2016
All loans are not created equal. Expect to pay more for investment loans for rental property than you would for...
Ways to Spot an Investment Scam
by Quicken
March 18, 2016
Everybody hopes to find a great investment, but nobody wants to be the victim of a scam. Unfortunately, the more...
Investment Ideas for Busy People
by Quicken
March 17, 2016
One of the most convenient byproducts of the growth of the Internet is easy access to financial information. Data that...
Pros and Cons of Using Robo-Advisors
by Quicken
March 15, 2016
If you're looking to get an edge in your investment portfolio without paying expensive fees, you may want to consider...
How to Start Investing: A Guide for Everyone
by Quicken
December 22, 2015
The best time to start investing is today. If you just stick your paychecks in your checking account and let...
Investing Tips for 40-Somethings
by Quicken
December 21, 2015
January 17, 2017 When you’re in your 40s, you are passing through a life stage that brings with it many...
How to Retire Overseas
by Quicken
December 21, 2015
Retirement can be an adventure if you're open to the possibility of moving abroad. Your retirement income may go further...
The Pros and Cons of Early Retirement
by Quicken
December 21, 2015
Early retirement is a dream for many workers. Who doesn't look forward to having the freedom to spend more time...