Participating in your company’s 401(k) plan is an excellent way to save for retirement. A 401(k) isn’t something that you should just sign up for and forget about, though. There are some things you will need to periodically review to make sure you are getting the most benefit from your savings. The middle of the… Continue reading 401(k) Money Moves to Make Before the End of the Year

There was a time when freelance work was considered a “side hustle” and not the main event. That has changed dramatically in recent years. A 2019 study by Upwork and Freelancer’s Union found that 57 million Americans are in the freelance market – that represents 35% of the overall U.S. workforce. Among the 6,000 freelancers… Continue reading How Can Freelancers and Gig Workers Save for Retirement?

With the exception of a big bump at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the stock market has been riding high for the past decade. The S&P 500, a stock index, has seen average annual growth of 13.6%, according to investment bank Goldman Sachs. That means money invested in 2010 could be worth nearly four… Continue reading How to Start Investing With $100 or Less

Initial public offerings (IPOs) are an exciting part of the stock market, but before you join in on the hype and invest in a company’s IPO, there are a few things you should know. Once shrouded in mystery and intrique, IPOs have become accessible to anyone who wants to invest. What Is an IPO? A… Continue reading Online Brokers Offering IPO Access

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