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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…

The Retirement Journey

The Retirement Journey

#117 Why lower retirement spending rates means most retirees will need to work some during their retirement years. Show notes at link

Last Week Tonight – Retirement Plans

Last Week Tonight – Retirement Plans

Finally! Someone in the mainstream media caught up with the times and discussed some of the issues within the financial advisory world that we have …

Your Retirement Depends On Robots

Your Retirement Depends On Robots

#112 How productivity increases due to robots and other technology enhancements should lead to both higher wages and higher investment portfolio retu…

451 MG IRA or 529 Plan—Which Is Better for College Savings?

451 MG IRA or 529 Plan—Which Is Better for College Savings?

No matter if you’re saving money to pay for college for yourself or a child, it’s important to use the right type of account so you get as many benef…

Pete the Planner, Comedian-Turned-Money-Columnist, on Millionaires and Mock Retirements

Pete the Planner, Comedian-Turned-Money-Columnist, on Millionaires and Mock Retirements

#27: Pete the Planner talks about why millionaire-dom is important and why it's important to try a "mock retirement". For more information, visit t…

How Jeremy and Winnie Retired in Their 30's

How Jeremy and Winnie Retired in Their 30's

#22: Jeremy and Winnie are the bloggers behind Go Curry Cracker. They took a vacation to the Philippines and decided this was where they wanted to li…

From Debt to Financial Independence, with Get Rich Slowly Founder JD Roth

From Debt to Financial Independence, with Get Rich Slowly Founder JD Roth

#20: The Money Boss, JD Roth, went from $35k in credit card debt to selling a personal finance blog for an undisclosed amount of money. Today he shar…

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…

The True Cost and What It Takes To Be Retired

The True Cost and What It Takes To Be Retired

#90 Knowing what things truly cost can help us live like we are already retired. Show notes at link

427 MG What Is a myRA Retirement Account?

427 MG What Is a myRA Retirement Account?

Laura explains a brand new type of retirement account called the myRA. Find out the pros and cons, who's eligible to have one, and how to set one up.…

Financial Mentor – Hedge Funds, Happiness, & Over 15 Years of Early Retirement

Financial Mentor – Hedge Funds, Happiness, & Over 15 Years of Early Retirement

Todd Tresidder joined me on the Financial Independence Podcast to talk about active investing and lessons learned during 15+ years of early retiremen…

149: Early Retirement, Real Estate Bubbles, and Dangerous Scams with Radio/TV Star Clark Howard!

149: Early Retirement, Real Estate Bubbles, and Dangerous Scams with Radio/TV Star Clark Howard!

Today on the BiggerPockets Podcast, we’re excited to sit down with an individual many people already know from television, radio, and the newspaper —…

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…

422 MG 5 Retirement Options When You’re Self-Employed

422 MG 5 Retirement Options When You’re Self-Employed

Even if you don't work for a big company, you can still use a retirement account to cut taxes and save more for the future. Laura answers a reader qu…

1500 Days – Pulling the Early Retirement Trigger

1500 Days – Pulling the Early Retirement Trigger

The 1500s from 1500days.com joined me for my first in-person podcast interview to talk about real estate, the economy, and entering early retirement!…

409 MG How to Take Penalty-Free Early Withdrawals from Retirement Accounts

409 MG How to Take Penalty-Free Early Withdrawals from Retirement Accounts

Understand the rules for taking distributions from retirement accounts and how to avoid paying a steep early withdrawal penalty. Get the Money Girl b…

How Much Should You Spend In Retirement?

How Much Should You Spend In Retirement?

#61 Why your retirement spending rate should vary over time based on individual and market circumstances. Show notes at link

404 MG 5 FAQs About Roth Retirement Accounts

404 MG 5 FAQs About Roth Retirement Accounts

Money Girl answers six Roth FAQs from readers and podcast listeners to help you understand how to use them to invest for retirement. Plus, she explai…

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…