Retirement accounts are powerful financial tools that allow you to save for the future and cut your taxes at the same time. They’re brilliant. But if you work for yourself, or don’t have a traditional day job with a 401k, you ... Continue Reading
Retirement
Planning for retirement should be your number one financial priority. You'll spend an average of 20 years in retirement, but fewer than half of Americans have calculated how much they'll need. Start small and increase the amount you save each year.
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