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Asked by Carla
Answered by Bradford Creger PRO+
MoneyTips Contributor in Pasadena, CA
Carla, This is an interesting question and doesn’t have a right or wrong answer. Let me explain. If we assume you are speaking of two retirement accounts of the...
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Asked by an anonymous user
Answered by Bradford Creger PRO+
MoneyTips Contributor in Pasadena, CA
You could take the traditionally recommended approach that is repeated religiously by the financial media, CPAs and most financial advisers, or you could explore your ...
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Asked by Jo Ann
Answered by Denise Wilcox
CFP & ACCREDITED INVESTMENT FIDUCIARY in Henderson, NV
Jo Ann, it is never too late! If you are employed and have a 401(k) or 403(b) plan with a matching contribution you should start there! If not, you can save into an ...
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Asked by Owen
Answered by Michael Minter
Financial Adviser in Tampa, FL
7% Free Money Match is the minimum, is your answer! Money you have over and beyond to invest, work with a independent financial professional to determine the most effe...
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Asked by Shannon
Answered by Bradford Creger PRO+
MoneyTips Contributor in Pasadena, CA
Shannon, Let’s first start by making sure you know that you are doing the right thing by funding your 401(k) at the max the company matches as this is “free” money. ...
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Asked by Kirt
Answered by Rudy Ruiz
Financial Adviser in Camarillo, CA
The most easy thing to do is simply pull the contribution out of the Roth IRA before the Tax Day April 15th. The post-tax amount you contributed will not be penalized ...
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Asked by Erin
Answered by Bradford Creger PRO+
MoneyTips Contributor in Pasadena, CA
Erin, You are asking about “substantially equal periodic payments” under Internal Revenue Code Section 72(t) which allows one to take distributions from your IRA pre ...
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Asked by Elaine
Answered by Michael Gilbert
Financial Adviser in San Diego, CA
Your first step should be to check with your employer to see if they have a retirement plan in place. i.e.401(k). SEP, or Simple plan. These plans allow you to save fo...
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Asked by Beverly
Answered by James Kinney
Financial Adviser in Bridgewater, NJ
There is no shortcut to doing a thorough financial plan. Sure, there are rules of thumb, such as spend no more than 4% of your assets per year in the first year of re...
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Asked by Carla
Answered by James Biasotti
Financial Adviser in Roseville, CA
Depends if it is a defined Benefit (like a pension) plan or a defined contribution plan? (like a 401(k)). Either way you should be able to get your money. More common ...
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