What's Going on with Muni Bonds?
Traditionally, municipal bonds have been
relatively safe investments. Over the past couple of years, however,
that market has been extremely volatile, due to several factors, including credit rating downgrades, auction failures, and sales by institutional investors.
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Should You Consider Muni Bonds?
No investment, including municipal bonds,
is appropriate for every investor. Before purchasing muni bonds,
consider their advantages and disadvantages to see if they are
appropriate for your portfolio.
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Will You Be Able to Work Longer?
Retiring at age 65 without working for the
rest of your life is starting to look like a difficult proposition.
It was already challenging. Then, most people's
retirement savings decreased significantly over the past couple
of years due to declining investment and home values. The prospect
of funding a retirement that could span 30 years is looking very
tough.
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Rolling Over to a 401(k) Plan
If your 401(k) plan permits, you can roll
over balances from a traditional individual retirement account
(IRA), but not a Roth IRA, to a 401(k) plan. To qualify as a tax-free
rollover, the balance must be rolled over to a 401(k) plan for
the same person who owns the IRA, the balance must be rolled over
within 60 days, and the maximum amount rolled over cannot exceed
amounts that would be includible in gross income if not rolled
over
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Get Your Finances in Order
You'll probably need significant investments
to reach your financial goals. But before worrying about investing,
you should get your finances in order. Consider these tips.
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