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Your 401(k): The Advantages/Disadvantages and Mistakes You Could Make

Posted on December 6, 2011 by petillo — No Comments ↓

I am currently involved in a rollover of a 401(k). While I anticipate the process will go smoothly, that isn’t always the case. In my situation, I plan on setting this up so the plan sends the money directly to an IRA fund family I am already invested in (but haven’t done all that much with because of the 401(k)).

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Cleaning Up Your Retirement Plan

Posted on July 14, 2011 by petillo — No Comments ↓

Unlike cleaning up some of the small things that can have great effect, cleaning up a retirement plan is not so easy. And unlike the stat I mentioned on homeownership yesterday (how 80% of will be in the same house…

Tagged with: 401ks, cashing out a 401k, contributions, home ownership, investments, IRA, retirement planning, rollover, wealth
Posted in 401k, financial planning, index funds, IRA, personal finance, Profitable Investments, Repercussions: A Retirement Review, Retirement Planning Target 2025

Three Moves for Your 401(k) – Before You Leave

Posted on November 7, 2010 by petillo — No Comments ↓

There has been quite a bit of discussion about whether the 401(k) you left behind, for whatever reason, is better off in your old employer’s plan or in your possession. One of the first things you need to consider before…

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Posted in 401k, personal finance, Repercussions: A Retirement Review, Retirement Planning Target 2025