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Five Steps Toward Automating Your Way to Wealth

September 1, 2010 by Joe Plemon 22 Comments

5 Steps Toward Automating Your Way to Wealth

Will power just doesn’t get the job done. Sure, on a day when you are feeling particularly noble you might set aside an extra $50 in your savings account or pay an extra $25 on that credit card debt. But, if you are like most of us, starting a plan and sticking with it gives […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Investing, Retirement

Should You Roll Your 401(k) to an IRA? It’s Not A No-Brainer.

June 28, 2010 by Joe Plemon 17 Comments

When I left my last place of employment,  I rolled all of my 401(k) funds into a traditional IRA. I figured doing so was a no-brainer, but I recently read an article in Kiplinger’s Retirement Report that, while validating my decision, also gives some reasons why a rollover is not always the best course of […]

Filed Under: Investing, Retirement

Rising National Debt Makes Roth IRA a Good Choice

September 2, 2009 by Joe Plemon 5 Comments

photo credit: Kevin Krejci Assuming you are investing for future retirement, you should seriously consider the Roth IRA (Individual Retirement Agreement). I am already a huge fan of the Roth, but as the national debt increases with federal bailouts and stimulus packages, the Roth IRA is looking better all of the time. Let me explain. […]

Filed Under: Investing

Traditional IRA or Roth IRA: Which is Best For You?

August 25, 2009 by Joe Plemon 11 Comments

Traditional IRA or Roth IRA: Which is Best?

You have come to the conclusion that you and you alone are responsible for your retirement. Good for you. You have decided to use an IRA (Individual Retirement Arrangement) as the vehicle to accomplish your goals. Good for you again. Now you are struggling with whether you should use the Traditional or the Roth IRA. […]

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