Archive for the ‘Retirement’ Category

What percentage of retirement money should go to real estate?

Friday, November 7th, 2008

Christina asked: My parents have reached their retirement age and are planning on buying a home in California. What percentage of their savings should go to the downpayment? They want to maximize the downpayment so that their monthly payment can be easily covered by their Social Security and ...

How does retirement for reservists work?

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

airforcewolf16 asked: I am in the USAF reserve now as an avionics tech. (enlisted). I plan on reenlisting and hopefully retiring. I also plan on a career change (officer) since I will be getting a degree in nursing. How will retirement work in my case? Do I ...

How can you get retirement when your employer does not offer it?

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

kriminyjicket asked: My husband has no retirement plan with his employer and are there companies out there retirement companies that offer plans for the individual. If so, then what are some good companies to have a retirement plan through.Website content

What is the best way to save for Retirement for Small Business owner?

Friday, October 17th, 2008

SRe07 asked: My husband and I own a small business - what is the best option for both of us to save for retirement and why? We are both in our 20's right now.Create a video blog...instantly.

How and where do I start a retirement account?

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

piscesgurl310 asked: I am 21 , going to school, and living with my parents. I plan to put $200 to start a retirement account and then add roughly $83 a month to make it $1,000 a year for the next few years till I get a better paying job. My ...

How good is a 403(b) retirement plan compared to the others?

Friday, September 26th, 2008

taalyn_1 asked: I am taking a new position at a non-profit organization. This company is offering a 403(b) retirement plan and I am wondering if I should take it or not. They will pay 75% after 1 year and I can make contributions, before taxes, of up to 10% and ...

How much of my retirement contributions will I get back if I leave my job?

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

MEGAMANIA asked: I'm employed with the local public school system. I began working for them eight years ago. Through my employment, I have been having an amount deducted from my check to be placed in a retirement account through the school system. The system has been adding funds to it ...

What is the penatly for taking out early retirement?

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

K_Seeks4Answers asked: Does anyone know exactly how much money the government takes from early withdrawl of your retirment funds, I'm in my 40's. I need the cash but want to roll some over too. Let's say I took out 35-60K, Is there any way to get around all the ...

How will my retirement savings affect my ability to get financial aid for grad school?

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

chilliemurphy asked: I have been working for almost 10 years and have been building my 401K since I started right out of college - now, I want to go back to graduate school, but I don't know if I'll be able to get any financial aid or favorably-priced student loans ...

How much of investment in the stock market is due to retirement?

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

tagger911 asked: A lot of retirement planning involves IRA and 401k purchase of equities, so what percentage(by dollars going into the market) do retirement investors represent? Any help is appreciated, If you give me good enough links I'll be happy to try to crunch the numbers myself.Create a video blog