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Understanding RMDs
Understanding what RMDs are and how they can affect your retirement investments is an important part of your overall retirement plan and investing portfolio.

Published by Brian Nelson (18,015 pts ) on Oct 20, 2009 to
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Does it Ever Make Sense to Borrow from your 401(k) Account?
We're all taught that we should never withdraw funds from our 401(k) plans. And unless you're facing a dire financial emergency, that advice still holds true.

Published by dwrite (117 pts ) on Oct 15, 2009 to
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401(k) Contribution Limits 2009 and Beyond
One of the best and easiest ways to save for retirement is to maximize the contributions to your 401k plan. The maximum amount you can contribute changes every year though. What is the maximum 401(k) plan contribution this year, and what will it be next year?

Published by Brian Nelson (18,015 pts ) on Sep 16, 2009 to
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2009 RMD Rules IRAs 401k
Required Minimum Distributions, or RMDs usually force investors over age 70 ½ to withdraw money from their IRAs and 401ks each year. In 2009, however, the rules are different.

Published by Brian Nelson (18,015 pts ) on Aug 31, 2009 to
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Leave 401k At Old Employer or Roll It Over
Leaving a job can be a stressful situation. That stress is not helped by making a big decision like whether or not to roll over an old 401k plan, so most people don’t bother making a decision and just leave the plan behind.

Published by Brian Nelson (18,015 pts ) on Jun 30, 2009 to
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How To Rollover a 401k Account
If you leave your job, or if it leaves you, chances are good that you are leaving behind a 401(k) plan account too. Rolling it over to an IRA is a good financial move that makes sense, but getting it right can be a little bit tricky.

Published by Brian Nelson (18,015 pts ) on Jun 29, 2009 to
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How To Choose Investments in Your 401(k) Plan
Choosing investments inside of your 401(k) plan can be nerve racking. You are going to depend on the money for retirement, so you need to make good choices. Here is how.

Published by Brian Nelson (18,015 pts ) on May 31, 2009 to
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