Podcast Feed

Your 401k Could Be Better (plus an intro to CollegeBacker)

Your 401k Could Be Better (plus an intro to CollegeBacker)

Think your 401k rocks? In our headlines segment today we'll share a story from an author who thinks your retirement plan isn't all that it can be. Sh…

Should I Move My 401k to a Roth IRA? (Your Letters)

Should I Move My 401k to a Roth IRA? (Your Letters)

You have money in an old 401k and would prefer to have that money in your Roth IRA. Should you make that move? How do you accomplish that goal? That'…

How Do I Invest My 401k? (Your Letters)

How Do I Invest My 401k? (Your Letters)

401k plans, Roth IRAs, Coverdell IRAs, separately managed accounts, and more. What do they have in common? YOU asked about all of these and more on t…

WCI #15: What to do if you have No 401K as a New Attending

WCI #15: What to do if you have No 401K as a New Attending

What to do if you have No 401K as a New Attending. When starting a job as an Attending, often there is a time period where you cannot contribute to t…

492 MG Can You Contribute to a 401k and an IRA in the Same Year?

492 MG Can You Contribute to a 401k and an IRA in the Same Year?

Taking advantage of a retirement plan at work and an IRA is a smart way to cut taxes and save more money for the future. But having multiple accounts…

WCI #11: Should You Make Roth or Traditional 401K Contributions?

WCI #11: Should You Make Roth or Traditional 401K Contributions?

Should You Make Roth or Traditional 401K Contributions? Dr. Dahle get lots of questions from readers about whether or not they should take advantage …

460 MG Should You Invest in a 401k with No Matching?

460 MG Should You Invest in a 401k with No Matching?

Laura explains how 401k employer matching works and answers a listener question about what to do when your company doesn't match your retirement cont…

441 MG 401k or IRA: Which One Should You Invest in First?

441 MG 401k or IRA: Which One Should You Invest in First?

Confused about whether to invest in a traditional or a Roth retirement account? Laura answers a listener question that will help you understand the r…

424 MG 3 FAQs About 401k Retirement Plans

424 MG 3 FAQs About 401k Retirement Plans

Laura answers reader questions about 401ks and 403bs, including what happens to your account if you get divorced, how to handle a retirement provider…

401 MG Should You Invest Emergency Funds or Keep Cash?

401 MG Should You Invest Emergency Funds or Keep Cash?

Find out how much emergency money you need, the best places to put it, and whether investing some amount of it is a smart financial move. Read the fu…

399 MG How to Invest Money in Your IRA or 401k Retirement Account

399 MG How to Invest Money in Your IRA or 401k Retirement Account

Money Girl answers listener questions and explains how to invest money in your retirement account so you take the right amount of risk and reach your…

5 Habits of 401(k) Millionaires

5 Habits of 401(k) Millionaires

Think it's impossible to become a 401(k) millionaire? Wondering if you can commit to what's necessary to achieve this big goal? On this episode of T…

388 MG What Is a Reverse Rollover for Your 401k?

388 MG What Is a Reverse Rollover for Your 401k?

Money Girl answers a listener question by explaining what a reverse rollover is, who should consider one, and the 10 main pros and cons to keep in mi…

362 MG Where to Rollover Your 401(k) Retirement Money

362 MG Where to Rollover Your 401(k) Retirement Money

Money Girl helps you find the best place to move your 401(k) to avoid tax and keep your retirement nest egg growing. Read the transcript: link

287 MG Should You Use a 401(k) to Pay Off Credit Cards?

287 MG Should You Use a 401(k) to Pay Off Credit Cards?

Is it better to have a retirement nest egg and debt-or neither?

243 MG Should You Raid Your IRA or 401(k) Retirement Plan to Pay Off Debt?

243 MG Should You Raid Your IRA or 401(k) Retirement Plan to Pay Off Debt?

Learn the options for making early withdrawals from your retirement accounts.

234 MG How to Use a SIMPLE IRA or 401(k) Retirement Plan

234 MG How to Use a SIMPLE IRA or 401(k) Retirement Plan

If you have business income you can boost your retirement nest egg.

219 MG 10 Rules About 401(k) Plans You Should Know

219 MG 10 Rules About 401(k) Plans You Should Know

Find out how a 401(k) retirement plan really works.

191 MG Should You Take a 401(k) Loan?

191 MG Should You Take a 401(k) Loan?

Whether you should take a 401(k) loan depends on your situation. Learn the rules for borrowing from a 401(k) as well as the dangers so you can decide…