Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
Setting retirement goals When it comes to retirement planning, it’s hard to meet goals you haven’t set. At retirement, also after age 59 1/2 contributions and earnings can be withdrawn tax-free. Arriving at a ballpark figure for total retirement savings is easy with a retirement calculator.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 31, 2015
Don’t neglect your family responsibilities, don’t ignore the enjoyment family members can bring, but do establish the expectation that you are unique, that you have a right to do things for yourself. Set aside as much as you can for your retirement years now, if you haven’t already met those goals. Get healthy.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 15, 2011
How is it possible that a couple making $200K don’t know where $60K is going every year? Don’t Quit Your Day Job: Refinance Your Mortgage and Pay the Same Amount? If you don’t pay off your balance each month, then don’t look at this card! At this time, there were 44 members of the group.
Saving Cents With Sense
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
Unfortunately, navigating the financial world wasn’t on their list of life lessons to impart, leaving you to figure it out by yourself once you’re out on your own. Don’t Compare Your Living Situation to Your Parents. This is especially important if you get a 401K match from your employer, as that’s free money.
Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 15, 2017
Let’s start at the beginning: Health insurance wasn’t always so stressful for me and my husband and to begin our story I need to go back a few years. I can’t believe it’s been that long. A lifelong corporate man himself, he just couldn’t wrap his brain around what our options would be regarding the topic.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 11, 2012
For USA Investors An employer-matched 401k allows you to contribute up to $22,000 if you’re over 50; whatever amounts your employer adds to this is basically free money. Roth IRAs allow tax-free withdrawals on accounts that are more than five years old. What’s the absolute top investment strategy available?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 4, 2011
When I was in Asia in April I was reminded that many people in this world aren’t given the option to choose. Telling ourselves we can’t do something is just an excuse to not try. Control Your Cash from Control Your Cash boldly says Your Smart Car Isn’t Saving the World. Don’t worry, there are options.
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