Calling all teachers, doctors, nurses, librarians, priests, nuns and non-profit employees—are you completely familiar with the retirement plans that may be available to you? This post includes everything you need to know about a 403(b) plan, as well as a brief intro to other plans that may be available to you, including 457 and 401(a) plans.
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When you’re first introduced to the working world, a 401(k) might sound like a really long foot race or maybe a type of airplane. Au contraire, these 3 numbers and letter could be your single most important shortcut to retirement. This post covers everything you need to know about the most common employer-sponsored retirement plan.
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Sadly, two-thirds of Americans don’t contribute anything to a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. Do not be one of these ignoramuses! Read this post to figure out which one might apply to you and why it’s so important to contribute.
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Selecting the best checking and/or savings account(s) is an important decision you should knock out or fix as soon as possible. This post covers the specific steps to complete and strategies to consider when opening or closing a bank account.
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In the saving and investing world, time is your best friend. If you’re young and have minimal savings, fret not! This is one area you have a leg up on your elders, that is, if you take advantage of it. Time is money, so let’s get to what you need to know.
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This is the shortest blog that I will write – mostly because no one wants to read or hear about it. Saving money is easier said than done, but this post shares the #1 way to make all of this a bit simpler.
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Retirement! It’s the dream, workless life we all hope to enjoy someday. This will not come as a surprise, but retirement, unfortunately, is not free. It’s a reward and a privilege for those who saved for retirement appropriately, which is something you should start TODAY. This post covers the tax-advantaged accounts you should use to make saving for retirement as easy as possible.
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Wouldn’t it be great if everything you absolutely needed to know was located in one place? Look no further: welcome to Real World Made Easy. This is your one resource for everything you absolutely need to know.
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