article thumbnail

Frugal Tip Monday-My 401k/Retirement Dilemma

Fashion Without Guilt

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. Look forward to hearing from everyone.

401K 59
article thumbnail

Investment Methods

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Some folks don’t really bother to look at the data from the company itself, they instead rely on price movement in the financial markets. When I retired, I used this method to re-invest the proceeds from my company 401K (that I had rolled into an IRA). Technical analysis (chartists).

401K 100
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Seven Retirement Lessons Learned

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, I had just taken on a new assignment and didn’t feel I could desert the post and leave my company in a lurch. When I was preparing to retire, I tried to go part time – but my company wasn’t willing to fill my spot with a part-timer. Lesson Four – Deal with Company Retirement Plans. Lesson Two – Exit Smartly.

article thumbnail

5 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Gold

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Have you looked at your 401K and almost choked because of its decline? The Internet is filled with scammers and with this type of investment you want to choose a company that you can trust. There are benefits and disadvantages to each of them and it really depends on what type of investor you when you make the choice.

Economy 209
article thumbnail

Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Good Financial Cents: What to Watch For With Debt Settlement Companies Considering using a debt settlement company? Stock Market Basics: How Does 401k work Understanding 401k is a must to help you save money for retirement purposes plus it also helps you save taxes and get more cash in your hands.

October 200
article thumbnail

401(k) Calculator: Calculate Your Match & Future Balance

Savings Corner

Matching dollars, for one thing: The vast majority of employers that offer a 401(k) plan also kick in a company match, which means as you contribute, your employer will, too. If your 401(k) is expensive, contribute enough to earn your company match, and then direct any additional retirement savings contributions for the year into an IRA.

article thumbnail

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. For the Dow to reach 38,820 by 2025, it would have to return about 8.8% annually — and that’s quite ordinary.”.

Economy 187