Roth IRA

Even though retirement is more than a quarter-century away for the under-30 crowd, there's plenty to be done now to ensure that you get to live the retirement you want, not the one that your Social Security check dictates. So today you're getting some retirement prep tips because a key to having enough money in retirement is to save early and save often. Dave Ramsey is fond of saying that people spend more time planning their vacations than planning for retirement. The amount of time we spend…

Retirement Analysis Article 1 The issue of income tax planning has long been a problem for many Americans and more so for retirees. After working for a major part of their lives, prospective retirees would like to ensure that they get the most out of every dollar they saved for their retirement. In her article “Retirement Relocation: State Taxes Matter More Than You Might Think” Rebecca Barsch observes that states with minimal or no income taxes are proving to be popular destinations for many…

College education has gotten quite a bit of talk within the last few years. The talking helps to show why the cost of education has been on a steady rise. For many years college education was not that important, but now with not so many job openings and a lot of people wanting jobs it requires more education in order to get the jobs. The higher someone goes in college the more likely they are to get the job they want. Almost everyone agrees that college education is on a steady price rise, but…

Nationwide Financial Services Over the fall semester, I had the opportunity to perform an internship at McCauliff Financial Services within Nationwide Insurance. Through meetings with new and existing clients and being given tastes of industry experience, I have a greater awareness for selecting and applying personal financial concepts. As a student entering into my first internship, client meetings were my most anticipated sector because the advisor must engage the introduction of products to…

How to become a financial advisor? General description of the job A financial advisor assists clients with their financial matters such as finding insurance options, retirement planning, and investment strategies. Financial advisors have a thorough understanding of banking procedures and policies, stock market regulations, and insurance policies. To become a financial advisor, one should enjoy managing money and working directly with clients. A financial advisor is responsible for meeting with…

10 Money Mistakes to Avoid in Your 20s kw: money mistakes in your 20s Meta: Avoiding these money mistakes in your 20s is the best way to ensure long-term financial health and success. Your 20s are a fun time. Many people leave home in their late teenage years or early 20s. They get married, buy a home and purchase their first vehicle. While your 20s are an exciting time, there are money mistakes in your 20s that you need to avoid. The financial decisions you make in your 20s can affect your…

occurred about a year ago when I started preparing for the latter portion of my life. I was speaking with my financial advisor at Edward Jones about what wise investments I should be making financially in the present. She spoke of how starting a Roth IRA (individual retirement account) would benefit me immensely in the future. She explained to me that it utilizes a seemingly miraculous formula in finances called compounding interest, which builds interest on not only the principle but also on…

My Journey to the Nursing Field I was born and raised in Lima, Peru. I come from a humble and very poor family. Ever since I was little, I was always intrigued by the medical field. There was something about the white coats, stethoscopes and the kindness the healthcare professionals always offered that grabbed my attention. I often saw myself playing pretend or a nurse with my dolls. I was always the first one to attend for anyone in need or medical care. I just loved to put band aids on…

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