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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

Retirement Planning

The Best Way to Avoid Running Out of Money in Retirement? Don’t Overspend in the Beginning

Figuring out what you can spend in retirement is challenging. So is calculating what you might want to spend. Spending in retirement isn’t level, and what you end up spending money on will also change as you get older. If investors are concerned about running out of money in retirement,…

Kristin McKennaMay 11, 2020

401(k) Plans IRA Rollover Job Transition

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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How is Asset Management Different from Wealth Management?

When searching for a financial professional, you may wonder whether you need asset management vs wealth management. How are they different? Advisory firms offer a range of services and may specialize in one area too. There are also many synonyms for financial advisors which makes it hard to find what subtle…

Kristin McKennaApril 28, 2020

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What Happens To Stock Options If You Are Laid Off?

Losing your job is stressful. If you've been laid off, you may be wondering what will happen to your stock options or restricted stock units. It will depend on some specific details about your company, grant agreement, and the type of stock options or awards you have. Here's what you…

Kristin McKennaApril 22, 2020

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Can You Plan For A Stock Market Crash?

Could you have planned for this? Investors of all ages are thinking it: could I have done anything to protect my investments from the swift market decline as a result of the COVID-19 fallout? This question is especially relevant for individuals who planned to retire in the next year, as…

Kristin McKennaApril 21, 2020

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Stress Testing a Financial Plan Using a Risk Simulation

What happens if…? That’s the million-dollar question. Stress testing a financial plan and retirement projections can help investors feel more confident in the likelihood they won’t run out of money under different conditions in the financial markets. To illustrate why investors need a robust financial model, consider this typical scenario:…

Kristin McKennaApril 15, 2020

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What Happens to the Stock Market After a Recession?

One of the most pressing questions for investors right now is where does the stock market go from here? A recovery following the global downturn in the markets could take many shapes and history can serve as a guide for how long it could take the financial markets to bounce…

Kristin McKennaApril 8, 2020

Estate Planning Trusts

How is a Trust Different from a Will?

A will and a trust serve two different purposes. A will is a high-level set of instructions after you pass away. For example, it will name the executor of your estate and guardians if you have children. While you can leave bequests in your will, it will go through the…

Kristin McKennaApril 7, 2020