Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
Estimating how much income you may have from Social Security can assist in approximating the amount of money you’ll need to save in dedicated retirement accounts such as 401(k)s and IRAs. An IRA, or individual retirement account, is a tax-advantaged account that savers open on their own through a bank, credit union or brokerage.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 23, 2017
A smile or a word from a parent or teacher, seeing someone enjoying their savings, a chance combination of a happy conversation, a sun shiny day and an increased amount in the piggy bank – all may result in one child’s brain being wired towards the pleasure of saving. As teenagers, we may be madly saving up for a car.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 10, 2012
Welcome to the May 11, 2012 Edition #236 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. After all it was not the people who caused the problem so why should they suffer while the banks get off scot-free? Mike presents May Blog Evolution Report… + Income Stats! posted at The Financial Blogger , saying, “The online income for May.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 12, 2014
What YOU need in YOUR asset allocation model may well be very different from their generic recommendations. Examples of financial advisor suggestions that would have steered my family wrong: An estate trustee at a bank recommended selling off Chevron stock that my Aunt owned “because it is too risky”. I’m keeping my allocations.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 30, 2013
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. It may or may not turn out that way. My Predicament. I retired in 2010 (yeah!). I moved my retirement savings from two company plans into an IRA. When we take action, we take risks.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 4, 2011
, and says, “The big debt clock is over $14 trillion now, but this other one is approaching $1 trillion, and may affect you more directly.&#. Your City or County May Have Free Money For You. Often times, home buyers may not be aware that free money for a down payment on a house is still available for qualified buyers.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 28, 2011
Moolanomy tells us how we can reach our savings goals by using virtual bank accounts. By May,the whole house will be clutter free and organized. Personal Finance by the Book askes if we should borrow from our 401K? Live Real, Now tells us how we can save money on anything from bills to insurance. How about you?
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