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Are Target-Date Funds A Good Choice For Your 401(k)?

Nearly every retirement plan offers target-date funds as investment options. But are target-date funds a good choice? The age-based method of setting your asset allocation makes sense in some cases, but investors can also stay in a target-date fund too long. Put another way, if your financial situation has evolved…

Kristin McKennaJuly 13, 2020

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Rolling Over a 401(k) to a Roth IRA: Should You Convert to a Roth?

What are your 401(k) rollover options? You may consider converting your 401(k) to a Roth IRA. No matter what you call it (transfer, roll over, convert, or just moving it), converting your old retirement plan to a Roth IRA is worth considering. A Roth IRA offers unique benefits unavailable in other…

Kristin McKennaMay 26, 2020

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Should I Roll My 401(k) Into An IRA? Rollover Options When You Change Jobs

401(k) rollover options when you change jobs If you've switched jobs and haven't taken your old 401(k) with you, consider your rollover options. There are 4 options for your old 401(k) when you change jobs: 401(k) rollover into an IRA Convert your 401(k) into a Roth IRA Leave your 401(k)…

Kristin McKennaMay 12, 2020

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How Does an IRA Rollover Work?

How to roll over a 401(k) to an IRA in 5 steps Rolling over an old 401(k) after you leave your job is easy, but how does an IRA rollover work? Though there is usually no time limit to move your old 401(k), you won't want to wait too long.…

Kristin McKennaMay 5, 2020

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3 Retirement Plans for Small Businesses: How They Compare

What's the best retirement plan for small businesses? Business owners with employees have several options: traditional 401(k) plan, SIMPLE 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, and SEP IRA are the most popular. The best option will depend on factors unique to your business such as budget, employee makeup and funding goals (for yourself,…

Kristin McKennaJanuary 7, 2020

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The Secure Act Means Major Changes to the Retirement System

The Secure Act was signed into law on December 20th, 2019, solidifying the most significant changes to the retirement system in over a decade. Though clarification on some of the finer points of the legislation will be needed from the IRS, there is plenty we already know about the Secure…

Kristin McKennaDecember 21, 2019

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I Maxed Out My 401(k), Now What?

Ways to Invest After Maxing Out a 401(k) If you maxed out your 401(k), you may be wondering where to save next. There are 3 types of accounts you could invest in after maxing out your 401(k): A brokerage account Traditional IRA Roth IRA (subject to income limits) Here are…

Kristin McKennaOctober 8, 2019

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Is Your 401(k) Contribution Strategy Costing You Money?

This article was written by Darrow advisor Kristin McKenna, CFP® and originally published by Forbes. (more…)

Kristin McKennaJuly 12, 2019

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Should You Always Max Out Your 401(k)? The Downside of Pre-Tax Retirement Accounts

Is it always a good idea to max out your 401(k)? For wealthier retirees or individuals with a sizeable pension, maybe you shouldn't max out contributions to your 401(k). Here are some situations where maxing out your 401(k) might not make sense. (more…)

Kristin McKennaSeptember 5, 2018

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5 Financial Tasks to Prioritize in the New Year

There's truly no better time than the present to get your finances set up for the New Year. Unfortunately, for many busy professionals, there just isn't enough time in the day to tackle seemingly non-urgent matters. As a wealth advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, I've seen how unintentional oversights or…

Kristin McKennaJuly 13, 2018