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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 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 Carla
Answered by James Biasotti
Financial Adviser in Roseville, CA
Yes, if you are under full retirement age which depends on the year you were born. For 2015 Under Full Retirement Age (FRA) $1 of benefits withheld every $2 in earning...
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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 William
Answered by IntroLend Writing Staff
Financial Adviser in Los Angeles, CA
Mint.com is the site recommended most often (see our article about Mint). Other good options are Due.com, Quicken, Geezeo.com, and YNAB (You Need a Budget).
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Asked by an anonymous user
Answered by Michael Shafer
Financial Adviser in Long Beach, CA
Great Question. I'm assuming, which I hate to do, that you have substantial economic income, but through exclusions, deductions or credits that you pay little regular ...
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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 Bobbie
Answered by Bradford Creger PRO+
MoneyTips Contributor in Pasadena, CA
Bobbie, Your husband’s social security will work the same way everyone else’s does. What is important is his age and not necessarily when he retires. Social securit...
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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 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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