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Investment Methods

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When I retired, I used this method to re-invest the proceeds from my company 401K (that I had rolled into an IRA). It caught me by surprise that the stocks/mutual funds in which I invested while in the 401K could not be transferred in kind to my IRA. Instead, they had to be sold within the 401K and the proceeds reinvested in the IRA.

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Saving Tips & Free Crediting Monitoring

For the Mommas

Nearly 46% of consumers say they typically consider making a financial resolution – up 31% since the first year of the survey in 2009. There are lots of small steps that consumers can take to achieve this resolution so choose options that fit the best with your lifestyle. Consumers with better credit scores have better interest rates.

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4 Financial Lessons Your Parents Forgot to Teach You

Saving Cents With Sense

This is especially important if you get a 401K match from your employer, as that’s free money. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, student loan debt has surpassed $1 trillion. Car Buying. If you live outside of a major metropolitan area, chances are you need a car. Tackle Student Loans.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

20′s Finances: Hiring a Property Manager: What it Offers You Real Estate Investments can be time consuming. 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.

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Should You Invest In A Rising Market?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. My Predicament. I retired in 2010 (yeah!). I moved my retirement savings from two company plans into an IRA. So, who do you believe? Will the bull market end?

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Crystal from Stupid Cents talks 401k Allocation and where to put your money. Junior Boomer from Consumer Boomer asks Is It Better To Save Or Repay Debt? Tim from How to Make Bankable Savings discusses Buy Versus Rent: Non-Financial Considerations are Ke y The decision to buy or rent your home involves more than a financial analysis.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Colin Williams presents FOFA What Australian Consumers Of Financial Advice Need To Know posted at humble savers , saying, “Australian legislation ‘Future of Financial Advice’ (FOFA) has created large divisions in the financial community but what does it mean for the consumer? We get some answers.

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