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Frugal Tip Monday-My 401k/Retirement Dilemma

Fashion Without Guilt

There is a article written by Jill of My Dollar Plan and her dreaded fear of 25 and retirement decisions. Please formspring me and let me know, if you have any knowledge of 401k or just want to share your experiences. I will keep you updated on my progress in my 401k enrollment process and share some tips that I learn along the way.

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Start Saving Early for Retirement: Tips for Young People Just Starting Out

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

‘The time to start saving for retirement is yesterday’ quipped the financial advisor. The longer you save for retirement, the more money you will have to retire on, even if the amounts saved are quite small in the beginning. Why are so many people not saving for their own retirement? How many years will you be retired?

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Frugal Tip Monday: It's Not What you Make but What You Spend?

Fashion Without Guilt

I came across a great article on Iwillteachyoutoberich.com regarding Conscious Spending. Mind you that is a bit excessive but again with a healthy salary and a nice standing in his 401K and real estate invesments he is sitting pretty. Finance is another true love of mine. I will write a review and let you know if it is worth the read.

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Should You Invest In A Rising Market?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I moved my retirement savings from two company plans into an IRA. Unfortunately, to move them, I had to cash some the investments out in the 401K, leaving me with quite a few funds to get back into the market. Anthony Mirhaydari from MSN Money in an article Bull market or prelude to a bust? My Predicament.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This was the first opportunity to highlight articles from the newly formed Yakezie network. Here are the ins and outs of the whole process – why you need one, how much you should have, how to save for it, where to keep it and what do to (and what not to do) with it. Bucksome shares ten of her favorites in this article.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Control Your Cash from Control Your Cash boldly says Your Smart Car Isn’t Saving the World. Anon from Gen Y Capitalist tells Why It’s Better to Travel NOW Rather Than Save For Later. Crystal from Stupid Cents talks 401k Allocation and where to put your money. Jen from Master the Art of Saving presents Credit Card Happy!

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Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Little House presents Not Enough Saved For Retirement? Little House presents Not Enough Saved For Retirement? Who says that you have to retire in the same country that you saved for it in. Ramsay presents Borrowing From Your 401k.