529 plan performance is tough to measure – it’s not just the investment returns, but it’s also about the tax benefits and fees. Minimizing costs is usually key to maximizing returns, but…
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Stock Markets Closed January 9 For Carter Memorial
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ will suspend trading on January 9, 2025, as the nation observes a day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. The bond market will…
Where To Buy Collectible Stock Certificates
Collectible stock certificates are a unique intersection of art, history, and investing. Whether you’re starting a collection, seeking a meaningful gift, or intrigued by their historical significance, these certificates are worth exploring….
5 Legal Ways To Lower Your Student Loan Payment
Don’t you wish you could lower your student loan payment? It’s possible, and legal, do work some “magic” to get your student loan payment lower. If you don’t do anything with your…
How To Do A Backdoor Roth IRA (And Pitfalls To Avoid)
A backdoor Roth IRA is a strategy that allows high-income earners to bypass the ordinary income limits on Roth contributions and get money into a Roth IRA account. The strategy is called…
What Is An After-Tax 401k? (Not Roth)
An after-tax 401k is a special type of 401k contribution that allows you to add additional “after-tax” money into your 401k account. Most long-term investors realize there aren’t too many “quick and…
Understanding The Mega Backdoor Roth IRA
There has been a lot of talk lately about the mega backdoor Roth IRA. For a long time, it was an unspoken secret used by retirement planners. However, the IRS released guidance that…
How To Start Investing In Your 30s
Hey late starter! Are you looking to get started investing in your 30s? You’re not alone! I’m glad you’re here! While you might be kicking yourself for not starting to invest sooner,…
How To Start Investing In College
Are you ready to start investing in college? Maybe you worked all summer and now you have some extra cash on hand, maybe $1,000 or more. If so, nice job! Now, do…
How To Start Investing In High School
I get asked a lot about ways to get started investing in high school. That’s a tough question, because I’m a firm believer that you should start investing as early as possible….