Archive for the ‘retirement’ Category
Friday, January 16th, 2009
If you were planning on holding off on making a charitable donation until after February, it may be time to reconsider. The American Council on Gift Annuities, the organization that operates under an exemption from federal antitrust laws and sets rates on charitable gift annuities, announced recently that they plan ...
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Friday, January 9th, 2009
Attn: Retirees – Yes, You Can
Did you know you can switch your assets back to a more traditional retirement account if your Roth IRA isn’t holding value? It’s true, and CNN Money Magazine’s Walter Updegrave suggests the oft-overlooked tactic can be a smart move as our country looks toward what’s ...
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Monday, January 5th, 2009
Senior citizens across the country got good news in December when reports out of Washington stated that Congress suspended the law that requires those 70 ½ or older to withdraw funds from their retirement plans in 2009, even if they don’t need the money. Traditionally, senior citizens have had to ...
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Saturday, September 20th, 2008
If you have money in the stock market or a 401(K) plan or other investments, you're probably worried about the long term effects of the stock market and credit crisis on your retirement funds. If you're close to retirement age, you're probably more than worried. You're probably wondering with your ...
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