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Optimizing 401ks When You Change Jobs Mid-Year

Optimizing 401ks When You Change Jobs Mid-Year

Most people think the annual 401k limit is $70k. They're wrong. If you switch jobs or have a side hustle, you can open up a second 401k limit. Learn …

Friday Flight: Forgotten 401k, Peaking Pessimism, & Loyalty is for Losers – Episode 1032

Friday Flight: Forgotten 401k, Peaking Pessimism, & Loyalty is for Losers – Episode 1032

Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines…

Ask HTM: Is a 25% Savings Rate Overkill, Avoiding State Minimum Insurance Requirements, & Eliminating 401k Loans – Episode 1030

Ask HTM: Is a 25% Savings Rate Overkill, Avoiding State Minimum Insurance Requirements, & Eliminati…

Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don’t just stand on the sidelines- if you have a quest…

Trump Will Allow You to Make Dangerous Moves in Your 401(k), Including Adding Crypto

Trump Will Allow You to Make Dangerous Moves in Your 401(k), Including Adding Crypto

President Trump has signed an executive order making it easier for 401(k)s to include alternative investments and crypto. Is it a good idea? The post…

Too Much in 401(k) and Tax-Deferred Accounts?

Too Much in 401(k) and Tax-Deferred Accounts?

401(k) accounts are ubiquitous. It's common to see large 401k balances. But is there such a thing as "too big" a pre-tax bucket?

New Executive Order Will Allow Real Estate to Be Bracketed Into 401(k)s, Marking a Potential Investment Strategy Game Changer

New Executive Order Will Allow Real Estate to Be Bracketed Into 401(k)s, Marking a Potential Invest…

Landlords could soon be able to include their property assets in their 401(k) retirement plans. The White House has confirmed that President Donald T…

Freedom vs. Fiduciary Responsibility in a Company 401(k)

Freedom vs. Fiduciary Responsibility in a Company 401(k)

Companies and partnerships need to remember they have a fiduciary duty to their employees. Here's my approach to my partnership's 401(k). The post Fr…

Comparing The Most Popular Solo 401k Options

Comparing The Most Popular Solo 401k Options

We compare the most popular solo 401k options from providers such as Fidelity, Vanguard, Schwab, Etrade, and more to show you the best prices. The po…

Don’t Make This Costly 401(k) Mistake (and What to Do Instead)

Don’t Make This Costly 401(k) Mistake (and What to Do Instead)

It’s a strange time in the world of personal finance. On one hand, data shows that people are contributing a higher percentage of their pay to …

401k Contribution And Income Limits (Annual Guide)

401k Contribution And Income Limits (Annual Guide)

401(k) limits increase each year. If you want to max out your retirement account, check out the 2025 401(k) contribution limits. The post 401k Contri…


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What to Do With Your 401k After Changing Jobs?

What to Do With Your 401k After Changing Jobs?

Quint and Allie talk about the ins and outs of rolling out a 401(k). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See link for inform…

Strategies and Tactics to Maximize Your 401k (and common mistakes to avoid) SB1740

Strategies and Tactics to Maximize Your 401k (and common mistakes to avoid) SB1740

What if tweaking just a few “knobs” in your 401(k) could mean the difference between retiring with confidence or wondering if you’ll ever stop workin…

Solo 401(k) Made Simple: Bigger Limits, Fewer Gotchas

Solo 401(k) Made Simple: Bigger Limits, Fewer Gotchas

Host Chris Lopez sits down with John Bowens, CISP of Equity Trust to demystify Solo 401(k)s for real estate investors. John explains who actually qua…

Should I Use My 401(k) to Pay Off Debt?

Should I Use My 401(k) to Pay Off Debt?

957. Laura answers a question about using funds in a retirement plan to pay off credit cards and medical debt.

Traditional 401(k) or Roth 401(k)

Traditional 401(k) or Roth 401(k)

Allie and Quint talk about where to put retirement savings.

Should You Stop Using a Roth 401(k) After a Certain Income? (Money Q&A)

Should You Stop Using a Roth 401(k) After a Certain Income? (Money Q&A)

In this episode of The Personal Finance Podcast, Andrew answers eight questions on tax strategies and retirement planning, covering when investment m…

Friday Flight - Forgotten 401k, Peaking Pessimism, & Loyalty is for Losers #1032

Friday Flight - Forgotten 401k, Peaking Pessimism, & Loyalty is for Losers #1032

Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of hea…

Ask HTM - Is a 25% Savings Rate Overkill, Avoiding State Minimum Insurance Requirements, & Eliminating 401k Loans #1030

Ask HTM - Is a 25% Savings Rate Overkill, Avoiding State Minimum Insurance Requirements, & Eliminat…

Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a quest…

New Executive Order Changes 401(k) Rules, Making it Possible to Own Real Estate in Them

New Executive Order Changes 401(k) Rules, Making it Possible to Own Real Estate in Them

A new White House order could open the door for landlords to hold real estate directly inside their 401(k) plans—a move some are calling a “game chan…

BIG Changes Are Coming To Your 401(k) - What You Need To Know

BIG Changes Are Coming To Your 401(k) - What You Need To Know

A new executive order could open up 401(k) plans to alternative investments like private equity, real estate, and cryptocurrency. We unpack what’s re…


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