finance
If Only … Retirement Regrets
Submitted by The Participant Effect on January 29th, 2019Regrets can be hard to live with: I wish I hadn’t eaten that banana split; I wish I’d bought that sweater when it was on sale; or I wish I learned to speak French. But these are all mild regrets compared to what you’d feel if you didn’t make the best choices for you and your family when preparing for retirement.
What Age Should You Retire?
Submitted by The Participant Effect on January 29th, 2019
When we think retirement age, 65 is often the first number that comes to mind. But that doesn’t mean it should be your final answer. While it’s often a starting point for consideration, there are several factors that could make another age a better choice for you. Here are eight considerations to keep in mind when making this very important decision.
Insurance Basics
Submitted by The Participant Effect on January 8th, 2019Life Insurance 101
Submitted by The Participant Effect on October 18th, 2018History of the 401(k)
Submitted by The Participant Effect on October 18th, 2018Saving for Retirement and Behind Schedule — What You Can Do Now
Submitted by The Participant Effect on August 16th, 2018Research Shows Women Lag Behind in Saving For Retirement: What You Can Do
Submitted by The Participant Effect on June 19th, 2018The Risks of Borrowing from Your 401(k)
Submitted by The Participant Effect on January 5th, 2018What Should You Do? Delay Retirement Contributions or Pay Off Debt?
Submitted by The Participant Effect on October 27th, 2017
Debt is a part of almost every person's life. There may be times when you look at your paycheck and wonder if the money you are putting aside for your retirement outweighs the cost of your debt. You may think it is best to stop contributing towards your retirement and put that money to paying off your debt.