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”)…
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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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“It’s Not About the Money”
Don’t you just love it when a Major League athlete signs a huge contract with a new team and says, “It’s not about the money.” Bull Just to be clear: It’s always about the money! Don’t get me wrong…
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How to Use the Tax Code to Retire in Style
How do you envision your retirement? Spending long, lazy days at the beach? Spending more time with your grandchildren? Going golfing or fishing a lot more? Everyone has their own ideal retirement plan. Want more help getting to your retirement? …
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5 Reasons to Fund a 529 College Savings Plan
1) College is Expensive Financing a college education today can be a big challenge. Having written some checks for college I find it handy to have a cold six pack close by. According to the College Board, the average…
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Tom Was Quoted in U.S. News & World Report on College Savings Trends
Tom was quoted in U.S. News & World Report on 3 College Savings Trends to Consider in 2015. Tom read the full article click here. The information contained in this report does not purport to be a complete…
No Deposit. No Return.
What does this mean? If you don’t put something in (deposit) you won’t get something out (return). Isn’t that the truth? This applies whether you want to learn to play the guitar, improve your culinary skills or learn how to…
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3 Proven Reasons You Need a Roth IRA
To be eligible for a Roth IRA you need to have earned income from wages or from self-employment. Additionally higher income earners are not eligible. Married couples filing a joint return with a modified adjusted gross income of less than…
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The Difference Between Tax-Deferred and Tax-Free Investing
Investors need to know the difference between tax-deferred and tax-free investing. Tax-Deferred Investing Investors can avail themselves to tax-deferred investing by contributing to their 401(k) plan at work or by funding their IRA. Contributions to these accounts are tax-deferred.…
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