In an earlier post, WTF is a 401(k) I spent a lot of time … ranting about pensions, and explaining why a 401(k) system is better. I didn't, however, spend a lot of time explaining what a 401(k) actually is. So today I’d like to explain a bit about the different options for retirement accounts … Continue reading Save Me From Retirement
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What is the stock market?
For most people, I’m guessing that only time they interact with the stock market is when they’re at the airport or some other public place, and see the tickers go by. You hear the phrases, things like “Markets are down today”, or “Stocks really took a hit”, or maybe even “Dow’s up 200 points”. But … Continue reading What is the stock market?
WTF is a 401(k)?
In the realm of personal finance, one of the first pieces of advice you’ll hear is to take advantage of your company's’ 401(k) match. This assumes two things. First, that you work in a traditional corporate environment that offers a 401(k) with a match. Second, it assumes you know what that what a 401(k) is. … Continue reading WTF is a 401(k)?
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