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I'm getting a divorce — should I give up half the house or half my 401(k)?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. My best friend was getting married. At the rehearsal...
Rich Duprey
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With the current economy, I'm considering cashing out my 401(k) despite the penalties — is this a bad idea?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Sometimes it feels like it’s not worth even trying....
Rich Duprey
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Only contributed $5k to my 401(k) this year — can I put 75% of my paycheck toward it now?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. The 401(k) program has been a tremendous help to workers...
Rich Duprey
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I'm approaching $100k in my 401(k) — should I decrease my contributions going forward?
There is so much financial advice on the internet that no matter what you do, there will always be someone who thinks you’re doing it wrong. Combine this with the modern “maxing” culture and...
Aaron Webber
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I'm invested elsewhere but want to start contributing to my 401(k) — what does 'maxing it out' mean?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. The 401(k) program is a fixture today in retirement...
Rich Duprey
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I'm looking to buy a house and was told that I can use my 401k as an asset - is that true?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Buying a house is one of the biggest, most expensive...
Rich Duprey
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If your family brings in $100k per year, this is how much you need saved for retirement by age 45
There is no question that many people want to be at a target number by a certain age to know they are on track for retirement. This argument and the reasoning why knowing such a number is so...
David Beren
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Has anyone maxed out their 401(k) for over 20 years — what's the secret to their success?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. There are various philosophies about managing your...
David Beren
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I've saved over $1 million my 401(k) but can barely afford to go out to eat - is it all worth it?
It is not often the government gets something right. The Law of Unintended Consequences often comes into play and causes the exact opposite of the outcome it wanted. However, the 401(k) retirement...
Rich Duprey
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Dave Ramsey says to never do it but I'm liquidating my 401(k) and pay off my debts
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. In today’s uncertain financial climate, many people...
David Beren
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My mom owns a small LLC and wants to add a 401(k) for her employees — is this the right move?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Despite what many “business experts”, influencers,...
Aaron Webber
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I'm 19, working at Walmart — what should I do with my 401(k) options?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. The best thing you can do to secure a comfortable...
Rich Duprey
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My coworker and I are in our late 30s — they have more in their 401(k) than I do in my pension
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. We will always recommend that employees talk about how...
Aaron Webber
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I thought I was contributing to my 401k but I found out my boss has just been taking the money - what should I do?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. The modern relationship between employer and employee is...
Aaron Webber
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The more I study the economy, the more I fear 401(k)s are doomed — am I overreacting?
This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Is it worth it to save money anymore? Does it make sense...
Aaron Webber
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