The balances of 401(k) retirement accounts have declined in 2022, with the share of participants who are making “hardship withdrawals” hitting a “new high,” according to a recent report by investment firm Vanguard. “In 2022, the average account balance for Vanguard participants was $112,572; the median balance was $27,376. Vanguard participants’ average account balances decreased…
American Citizens’ 401(k) Accounts Lost a Fifth of Their Value in 2022
Weighing the Options When It Comes to Borrowing From Your 401(k)
Financial hardships happen, and can be experienced by anyone. Unexpected layoffs, putting kids through school, and the changes caused by COVID-19 to name a few. Regardless of the reason, when money is needed, there is no shortage of options available for obtaining emergency funds. Borrowing from a retirement fund, specifically a 401(k), is an option…
Understanding Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) Rules
When you make a contribution to a traditional Individual Retirement Account or 401(k), the tax liability on the funds you contribute is deferred until you take the money out of the account. That allows you to take full benefit of the interest earned by those accounts. But, the government is going to get its tax…
What Is an RMD and How Will It Help You Retire?
When it comes to your retirement, you did everything right to be ready. You developed a retirement plan that took into account your lifestyle, health care, and potential bumps in the road. And, you went ahead and created a budget to ensure that your retirement plan would come to fruition. Do you have everything ready…
Four Ways 2020 Might Impact Your Tax Return
Last year, we dealt with a lot of unknowns because of the coronavirus situation. Taxes were no exception. From the federal tax deadline being moved up to new legislation being passed, there were loopholes coming at us left and right. Now that the dust is starting to settle, let’s get some clarity about what we…
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