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Can I Contribute to a 401k and IRA?
IRAs and 401ks are the two most popular retirement accounts that people will save into for retirement. But, despite their popularity, I am commonly asked, “Can I contribute to a 401k and IRA?” While the short answer is yes..
Comparing Job Offers
You did it. Or maybe, you’re almost there! For folks comparing job offers and about to take on their first attending physician job, this is a HUGE transition.
What is the Purpose of Tax Deferred Retirement Accounts?
When designing a long-term savings plan, you will generally want to start by utilizing any tax-advantaged accounts you have available. Today we’ll dive into what is the purpose of tax deferred retirement accounts.
Can Parents Contribute to a Roth IRA for a Child?
A question we sometimes get from parents is, “Can I contribute to a Roth IRA for my child?” When thinking about saving money for a child’s future, an option that is not considered as often is a Roth IRA, which can be a tax advantageous way to jumpstart their long-term savings.
Why is Life Insurance Important?
If life insurance is a fairly new topic for you, you may be wondering the following questions: How does life insurance work? Why is life insurance important? How much life insurance should you have? Do I need life insurance? How much does life insurance cost?
How Many Credit Cards Should I Have?
There is a false misconception that having multiple credit cards can hurt your credit profile. It’s okay and often suggested to have multiple credit cards, as long as you’re sticking to several parameters…
Do I Need Life Insurance? 4 Reasons Why You Might
Do I need life insurance? In an effort to cut through the advertising and confusion, here are four straightforward reasons you might need life insurance.
How Much Money Does a Doctor Need to Retire?
How much money does a doctor need to retire? It depends. That being said, there are some general guidelines that doctors can follow to know what to shoot for when it comes to retirement planning.
PSLF Overhaul: What You Should Know
The Department of Education is overhauling PSLF and trying to make it easier to qualify for loan forgiveness by addressing some of the main problems that have come up for borrowers. There are two main things to note in the PSLF overhaul announcement…
A Lesson From Turkeys
As you get closer to needing your money, you should reduce the possibility of a cataclysmic event devastating your investment portfolio, because you no longer have the time to let your portfolio recover. Don’t be a turkey. Don’t get too comfortable with how things are now, because it won’t be this way forever. Seasons come and go. Winter is coming and things will die off, which creates opportunities for a new life in the spring.
When Headlines Influence Your Decisions
Seeing a headline and jumping to a conclusion is called being human. We all do it. When you let headlines influence your decisions, especially major financial decisions, that can sometimes be problematic.
Living a Stealth Wealth Lifestyle
Stealth wealth has been gaining popularity in recent years. As the name implies, it’s the...