When reviewing their investment portfolios, investors frequently focus on the wrong item—the rate of return. Where should you start? You should center your attention on the areas that are under your control. The Amount of Money Saved The amount of money you…
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7 Easy Year End Tax Saving Steps for Connecticut Taxpayers
1) Fund a CHET 529 College Savings Plan 529 College Savings Plans are an effective way to save for a child’s or grandchild’s education. The State of Connecticut allows Connecticut Taxpayers to fund a Connecticut Higher Education Trust (“CHET”)…
4 Easy Steps to Stay Retired
You have reached the holy grail (for some) and retired. Congratulations! You are in the Land of No Alarm Clocks. Now you can do (almost) whatever you want to do. You’ve worked your whole life to…
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The Difference Between a 401(k) plan and a Roth 401(k) plan
401(k) plan The 401(k) plan has become one of the primary retirement vehicles many people will use to help fund their retirement. It is one of the cornerstones in 5 Easy Steps to Retirement. Pre-tax contributions and tax-deferred compounding…
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The Difference Between a Roth IRA and an IRA
The Roth IRA and an IRA both offer different tax advantaged ways to save for retirement. If you are serious about your retirement plan take these 5 Easy Steps to Retirement. Roth IRA Investors are allowed to fund…
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The Difference Between a Roth IRA Contribution and a Roth Conversion
Roth IRA The Roth IRA (“Roth”) is an excellent tool to help provide for retirement funding. Here are 3 Proven Reasons You Need a Roth IRA. The Roth is a younger investor’s best vehicle to use. Unlike the IRA,…
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7 Reasons Why All Investors Over Age 70 1/2 Should Consider a Qualified Charitable Distribution
Our observation is that many people are very generous with the donations they make. It sure helps that there is likely a tax deduction for this, no question. Many people are accustomed to donating cash, writing a check to…
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5 Easy Steps to Retirement
1) Plan For Your Retirement Sorry for having to state the obvious. You’re not going to get to retire if you don’t plan. This is the price of admission. After all, it is your retirement we are talking…
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4 Things Every Investor Can Control
Investors can easily get distracted these days. Hop in the car on the way to work, turn on the radio and get updates on the stock market futures. Check your online portfolio at work during your lunch break. Perhaps you…
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Things are More Expensive When You Pay For Them Yourself
We never gave our children an allowance when they were growing up. I had an allowance when I was a kid. Unfortunately for me my dad tied what I could get for an allowance to my grades. …
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