| "Thanks" Giving 2 days ago by Nevin E. Adams, JD Thanksgiving has been called a “uniquely American” holiday, and while that is perhaps something of an overstatement, it is unquestionably a special holiday, and one on which it seems a reflection on all we have to be thankful for is fitting. Here's my list for 2009: First off, I’m thankful that the ... planadviser ponderings - planadviser.blogspot.com | | "Thanks" Giving 2 days ago by Nevin E. Adams, JD Thanksgiving has been called a “uniquely American” holiday, and while that is perhaps something of an overstatement, it is unquestionably a special holiday, and one on which it seems a reflection on all we have to be thankful for is fitting. Here's my list for 2009: First off, I’m thankful that the ... PLANSPONSOR Perspectives - plansponsorinstitute.blogspot.com · 3 references | | Don’t Even Think of Taking a Loan from Your IRA 3 days ago by cardmrc Are you thinking of taking a loan from your IRA? Think again. Although most people consider their IRA account just another retirement account like their 401(k), the IRS does not permit you to take a loan from an IRA. If, somehow, you figure out a way to take a loan from your IRA account (your IRA cu ... mattcardwell.com - mattcardwell.wordpress.com | | Repaying Your Retirement Plan Loan 3 days ago by cardmrc Repayment of a retirement plan loan must, in most cases, be repaid in full within 5 years and must be paid in substantially equal payments representing principal and interest at least quarterly. Most plans, however, require you to make monthly payments. The only exception that the IRS makes for loan ... mattcardwell.com - mattcardwell.wordpress.com | | The Dangers of Borrowing from Your Retirement Account 3 days ago by cardmrc Is it a good idea to take a loan from your 401(k)? In my opinion, it is usually not an ideal source from which to borrow money. Some will argue that a retirement plan loan is one of the best kinds of loans because with a retirement plan loan, your repayments are actually paying yourself interest ins ... mattcardwell.com - mattcardwell.wordpress.com | | Limits on Borrowing from Your Retirement Account 3 days ago by cardmrc Retirement plans such as 401(k) and 403(b) plans are not required to offer loans to their participants, so check with your employer’s HR department or with your retirement plan provider to see if you are eligible to take a loan from your retirement account. If a retirement plan does offer loans, it ... mattcardwell.com - mattcardwell.wordpress.com | | Choosing Retirement Accounts: 401(k), 403(b) or Roth IRA 4 days ago by Michele Capozzoli Choosing where to invest your retirement savings is confusing enough, but when your employer starts throwing out terms like 401(k) and 403(b) it can difficult to know where to put your money. CNBC personal finance expert Carmen Wong Ulrich explains the differences between a 401(K), a 403(b) and a Ro ... iVillage - House Calls - housecalls.ivillage.com/home · Rank: 102,537 · 10 references | | Rules of the Road for Roth 4 days ago by cardmrc As mentioned in related posts, there are certain hurdles that you must clear in order for your distributions to be considered “qualified”, and thus tax-free, by the IRS. These rules are a bit different for Roth IRA accounts than for Roth 401k and Roth 403b accounts. Roth IRA – You can withdraw your ... mattcardwell.com - mattcardwell.wordpress.com | | Is a Roth Account Right for You? 4 days ago by cardmrc Obviously, everyone’s situation is different and most people won’t choose to dive headlong into a 100% Roth retirement strategy in order to avoid taxes at retirement, but for most people, investing in a Roth account just makes sense. You know how all the financial whizzes tell you to diversify your ... mattcardwell.com - mattcardwell.wordpress.com | | Your Roth Account Options 4 days ago by cardmrc In addition to Roth IRA accounts, you may also be eligible to contribute to a Roth 401k or Roth 403b account through your employer. These are relatively new options, but they are becoming more widely available every year. Both options offer the same basic benefit of tax-free withdrawals for qualifie ... mattcardwell.com - mattcardwell.wordpress.com | |