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- Open Question: Is retirement income such as Social Security and pensions taxable? If so, are they taxed as regular income?
(Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:11:25 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
I am trying to do some long term planning as to how much money I need to retire. Some people have told me that Social Security is not taxed. Others have said that a government pension is not taxed. I understand the taxes around 401K's and IRAs. But the tax question around SS and government pensions will make a huge difference in my planning calculations.
- Open Question: Obama plans to vastly increase income and other taxes -- are you supporting his tax increases or fighting them
(Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:52:08 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
An associate with connections in the Obama camp says that as president Obama plans on instituting a Value Added Tax (VAT). If this associate is to be believed, Obama also plans to cancel the tax deductibility of state taxes, raise capital gains taxes, reinstate estate taxes ("death taxes"), lift the cap on the amount of income subject to social security taxes and impose a new ??Patriot? tax with a confiscatory level of penalties for those who give up their U.S. citizenships/LPR. His fellow
- Open Question: At my age should i risk alott or?
(Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:08:44 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
well im 18 yrs old and i was thinkin of joining for the 401k plan with john hancock. to save money using stocks for the future retirement. now should i risk alott or balanced for my age??
- Open Question: We are a S corp , with 2 emplyees.I being the owner and one employee. what is the best retirement tool for us?
(Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:55:27 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
I am confused between solo 401k and SEP plan etc. What is the best and easy option for us to save??
- Open Question: Wondering how much to save for retirement?
(Sun, 08 Jun 2008 02:25:31 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
I am going to be 28 this year and I have about 15000 of funds in my employer sponsored 401K. I am currently in debt though I have a plan to knock it out next year thereby reducing the funds I send to Satan's spawn each month (the credit card companies). I am thinking about starting a Roth IRA next year as well as I understand you can withdraw the money anytime you may need it (such as an emergency, job loss, etc). With the Roth IRA and the contributions to the 401K, I would be saving a comb
- Resolved Question: Company stopping 401K plan - what are some alternatives?
(Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:01:21 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
Hi,
The company I work for has stopped our 401k plan (3 months ago). There are only three of us in the company (myself and my two bosses) and I have a 5% partnership in the company. They pay me a profit share of 5% as an annual bonus. They do not contribute to my 401k plan.
They also told me that rather than pay me my bonus as salary, they would prefer to pay it into some sort of retirement account. However, since I am trying to save up for a down payment, I would still prefer to receive
- Resolved Question: If we are heading for an economic depression, what will happen?
(Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:53:22 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
If the U.S. is indeed heading toward another economic depression as some experts seem to think, what will happen to jobs? 401k plans? retirement savings (such as IRA's, savings bonds, etc)? Is there anything that can be done to prepare/safeguard ourselves in the event a depression becomes a reality?
- Voting Question: I need help with an IRA?
(Wed, 28 May 2008 04:06:59 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
ok im 17 and am wanting to start an IRA. I just plan on putting about $1000 a year into it throughout college, then I will try to adjust that to what I can afford after I get a stable job. I was wondering what the inflation for my fund would be if I retired at the age of 65. Because what would the buying power of my retirement fund if inflation continues to rise as it has throughout the years. say if (for the sake of math) retired at 65 and my IRA matured to $1,000,000 what would the buying po
- Open Question: Beckman Coulter Inc. (BEC) 401K Plan?
(Tue, 27 May 2008 16:39:36 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
This question is for current or past employees of Beckman Coulter.
My Aunt retired from Beckman Coulter about 1 1/2 years ago. Recently she told my Grandmother that she lost all her retirement and her 401k is wiped out.
I check online to see if this is true, but I haven't found any negative information regarding the company. Its income statement doesn't show any negatives and its stock has been up over the past couple of years.
Is Beckman Coulter's 401k retirement plan sound?
Are there an
- Resolved Question: Personal Finance! PLEASE Help!!!!! 10 points!!?
(Sun, 25 May 2008 22:48:45 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
a. most important part of a savings plan
b. allows for a more secure future
c. keeps you from overspending
d. federal programs that provide retirement, disability, and life insurance benefits
e. shows you how your savings will grow over a set period of time
f. money owed
g. designates what should happen to a person's wealth upon his/her death
h. first roadblock to savings
i. second roadblock to savings
j. allows one to save money in a retirement fund before taxes
1. 401K (1 point)
2. Wi
- Resolved Question: Young, single, self-employed female looking for best Retirement Plan?
(Mon, 19 May 2008 15:07:38 GMT)
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I am 24 years old and the sales and event director of a booming event venue. I have a passion for my job and am expecting to make a $35,000+ commission at year's end on top of my $30,000 guarenteed salary. Unfortunately, I am
10-99'd. But I do have a signed agreement that my employer will pay (tax free) the extra 7.65% that I normally would not have to pay if I was on a regular payroll. I get paid weekly ($576.92/week). I have trying to set aside money to pay my taxes that I will owe, bu
- Voting Question: Help with convincing plan to change it's 401k Offerings?
(Fri, 16 May 2008 11:05:50 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
Hello, I work with a small company that is not based in the US. As such we have only about 20 employees (currently) in the states. The 401k plan choices we have are horrible, Federated funds (High rates, bad performance). I'm looking to write a proposal to my HR dept that explains why we need to switch. Thoughts I have are explaining to our European mgt the importance of 401k funds in the US as a means for employees to fund their retirements, and how a small admin fee can have a big impact on
- Resolved Question: American funds 401k plan, where to place my percentage of investments?
(Wed, 14 May 2008 14:53:35 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
What should I choose and how much percentage should I go with in these choices-----EuroPacific growth fund--New Perspective fun--SMALLCAP World Fund
Capital World Growth and income fund---Washington Mutual Investors Fund----
Capital Income Builder--
American Balanced Fund--
American High Income Trust--
Capital World Bond Fund
Intermediate Bond Fund Of America
The Cash Management Trust of America
THEN THERE IS TARGET DATE RETIREMENT FUNDS starting 2010 thru 2050.....HELP ME INVEST WISELY
- Resolved Question: Salaried paychecks....?
(Tue, 13 May 2008 21:07:47 GMT)
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I work on salary...sometimes 30 hrs a week and sometimes over 50 hours a week... but usually around 38 hrs)
Lately my boss has been hinting that I make too much money.
She doesn't want to pay me for the extra work I have to do on Saturday nights until midnight..or later.
I get an extra amount depending on how many persons are involved in these Saturday evening sessions.
And now she thinks she should get that money even though she does NONE of the work.
She offers no retirement plans or med
- Voting Question: How can I continue to maximize my retirement savings when my new employer does not offer a 401K or other plan?
(Tue, 13 May 2008 16:03:50 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
I will be working for a startup that does not offer many of the traditional benefits. I would like to continue maxing out my savings plans, but where can I put away money pre-tax?
- Resolved Question: Insurance question?
(Mon, 12 May 2008 19:44:05 GMT)
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Is there any kind of insurance a single, unmarried, never been married before man with no kids can't have?
Also, can a single, unmarried, never been married before man with no kids have a 401K and/or retirement plan?
- Resolved Question: How much do I have in my 401(k)?? if my interest is 6%??
(Mon, 12 May 2008 03:09:46 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
If I woked for a company for 30 years, and I participated in a 401K .How much do I have today? I contributed $4,000 a year my employer matched 100% for a total annual savings contribution of $8,000 at 6% rate interest. The payments into the retirement plan are made at the end of the year.
- Resolved Question: 401K Time Value Money problem. What I have to put in the following sections when I use the 401k calculations?
(Sun, 11 May 2008 05:42:28 GMT)
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If your job enables you to put $10,000 per year into your 401k plan and, your employer
puts in 50% of your contribution, and you work there 30years,
how much will you have at retirement if your investments earn 7%?(Assuming, somewhat impractically, that your contribution, the match, and the percentage returns don??t change)Please help me!!
Current 401(k) Balance:
Current Annual Income:
Expected Annual Salary Increase %:
Percent of Salary Withheld for 401(k):
Employer Match
Frequency o
- Resolved Question: When the Social Security system goes bankrupt?
(Thu, 08 May 2008 16:27:03 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
Will those who will get no benefits from the system be eligible to get the money they put into the system back? If not it's theft,pure and simple. I think it's something we need to start thinking about now. Rather than worrying about trying to save the failed system,how about allowing people to finally opt out of this failed idea,and invest the money they've already paid in. Just take whatever Social Security has withheld,and deposit it directly into the persons 401k or other retirement plan.
- Voting Question: I am maxing out my 401K to catch up on retirement. Can I also set up an IRA?
(Thu, 08 May 2008 14:15:16 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
I am 57 and earn 125K yearly, have a lot of catching up to do, wanting to retire at 62. I have 20% split into 401K and Roth401K. 50/50 split. My employer contribute 8% of yearly Gross. I will have a $1500/ month pension from a former employer plus I hope the max in SS benifits at 62. My current balance in the 401 K's is 30K. What income would you predict with my current plan, and should I change anything?
- Resolved Question: Mutual Fund?
(Tue, 06 May 2008 18:26:49 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
I currently am a government employee and have an employee retirement plan (not 401k). Should I also consider investing in a mutual fund? Would I be able to have a Roth IRA? I don't plan on working for the government for much longer so I would like to start a separate retirement fund.
- Resolved Question: I contribute my company's 401k match limit. Should I go all out up to $15,500?
(Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:29:47 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
My company will match up to 4%. 4% is what I currently contribute. Since it's tax-deferred, I'm tempted to contribute up to the max of $15,500 annually. Or should I invest the money elsewhere, where it could make a greater return? My 401k plan has averaged 6.73% 3 years, 10.10% 5 years, 4.37% 10 years. It was down for last year: 1.11%. I already max out a roth IRA. 23 years to retirement.
- Resolved Question: I currently have a Wells Fargo 401k plan...help!?
(Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:07:40 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
Does anyone know specifics of which funds are large cap funds, small cap, and midcap? What is an index fund? Also, does anyone have any recommendation of percentages to put each in.....
for example, the choices are
dodge & cox
s&p 500 index fund
diversified equity fund
capital growth fund
large company groth fund
s&p midcap index fund
diversified small cap fund
nasdq-100 index
euopacific growth fund
asset allocation fund
**there are a few more choices but you get the idea....any advice, I
- Voting Question: 401K or IRA?
(Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:08:41 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
My sister is a school teacher and wants to set up a retirement plan for herself. She wants it auto debited from her check every paycheck. Which would be the best choice...IRA or 401K? Whats the difference? Thanks!!
rick...
- Voting Question: Is it practical to begin studying for a career in Acupuncture or Massage Therapy at the age of 40?
(Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:51:16 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
I am forty years old (41 in July) and live in a borough outside of NYC. I currently am a Civil Servant and work in City Government in a terribly boring clerical/administrative position as a Records Dept. Supervisor in the Office of Personnel Services. My salary is a joke at $48K but I have job security, a pension, 401K plan, 457 plan, Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance not subsidized from my payckeck. I have a BBA for Industrial Pyschology but no other degrees or training and I feel like a
- Resolved Question: can a 457 roll over into a 401k?
(Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:52:31 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
Not having much luck in the "investing" section so here's my question:
Just curious if a 457 can be rolled over into a 401k. I retire at age 50. I will have a govt' pension so I won't need the money in my 457. I'd prefer to work another 12-13 years in the private sector and keep putting into a retirement plan. I would love to combine my 457 money with any 401k program I participate in on another job. Can the 457 be rolled into a new 401k?
- Resolved Question: 457 roll into a 401k?
(Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:16 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
Just curious if a 457 can be rolled over into a 401k. I retire at age 50. I will have a govt' pension so I won't need the money in my 457. I'd prefer to work another 12-13 years in the private sector and keep putting into a retirement plan. I would love to combine my 457 money with any 401k program I participate in on another job. Can the 457 be rolled into a new 401k?
- Resolved Question: Best Investment Choice for College Student?
(Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:31:03 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
I am 21 years old, and am currently self-employed and plan on being so for a very long time. So, since I will never have a 401k or anything like it from an employer, I have been trying to find a good way to start saving for retirement now. I can only afford to put away about $50 a month, and have been looking into IRA's but I'm having trouble understanding the differences between the Roth and traditional. Can anyone explain the differences in layman's terms and how they affect my yearly taxes
- Resolved Question: 401K Withdrawl question?
(Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:33:54 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
I have a 401k with Nordstrom. I was employed there over the summer. Now they told me I have 30 days to do something with my funds it or I would receive a distribution of the funds (I think). The reason they are doing this is because the amount is so little, it's $175. So my question is should I just take the money and pay the penalties or should I do a rollover into a completely new account that I would set up and what sort of account would be recommended?
I have another account with the Teach
- Resolved Question: Is it wise to invest on both a TRS (Texas Retirement System) and a 403B at the same time?
(Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:10:31 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
I am a teacher in a public education system. When I was 23, I knew nothing about retirement programs. But I do know it is important to save up for my golden years knowing that social security benefits would probably not be as lavish on us as it is on the older folks these days. That is a stroy in itself.
Going back to my question, I did get a 403B plan which I contribute about $75 per paycheck (26 in a year), plus $110 goes to the TRS. Both are retirement plans.
I am now 29 and ridiculously
- Resolved Question: my mom is almost 591/2,what are her options if she needs to touch her 401k &retirement plan, will she get pena
(Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:19:31 GMT)
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- Resolved Question: my company allows up to 50% of a paycheck to go to 401K. What is the best % for a young, renting, single?
(Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:52:57 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
I want to own a home/condo soon (in the next 2 yrs), and have an okay salary but really do not know about contributing 50% of my income to retirement! What is the best plan of attack? and are 401Ks safe? or should I do something else? (already have a Roth IRA). Thanks.
- Resolved Question: Why do some married people like to tell single people that they need to "settle down"? If you're happy...
(Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:51:31 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
then isn't that "settled"? It's like their trying to convert me to some crazy cult! I mean, my primary residence is paid for, I have rental property, planned for retirement, a fantastic FICO score, how much more settled can I be?
I think some of these couples having kids that they cant afford should settle down, would I be more settled if I had two mortgages, maxed out credit cards and lousy 401K?
And if it's just because I date different women, so what? Most of my "settled" male friend
- Voting Question: advice for 401k for the short haul--retire in 5 or 6 years?
(Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:35:32 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
i have trowe price through employer, he matches and makes yearly bonus contribution. plan is only 5 years old. i've invested in international, large blend, health and natural resources. 18% return since inception, but the portfolio is small, my contribution minimal. this month i started contributing maximum, for tax reasons and for future. i plan to continue this for the next 5 years, pay off debts, clean up finances before retirement. but now the investment isn't 'play money', it's serio
- Resolved Question: Saving for retirement?
(Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:05:20 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
I was wondering what my best options would be as a 23 year old to start saving for retirement? I've been looking into 401k plans, but I really don't understand that much about them.
I only want to put in $200 a month right now since I'm paying off credit cards and student loans. I gross almost $41000 a year, and I'm keeping a strict budget till my debts are paid off, which should only take about 1yr-18mo if I keep my goal of paying off $800 a month towards it.
Any advice?
- Resolved Question: Help me optimize my tax for IRA and 401K together?
(Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:13:56 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
I have 401K plan with only $200. Also have traditional IRA account with 4000$. Filing jointly with my spouse. Total AGI is 160000. My spouse is not covered by any other retirement plan, has a traditional IRA with 4000$. How can I get the maximum tax benefit in this situation ?
My question is if I have 401K account for only 200$, can I not get deduction on my IRA, given that I am filing jointly and have AGI of 160000. is there a limit on combination of 401K + IRA that would limit my deduction
- Voting Question: I want to start saving money for retirement and my son's college, I hear about IRAs, and 529 plans, but I....
(Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:18:17 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
I dont really know much about them or where to start! I try reading about them and I feel like I'm trying to read Greek. Can someone break down what an IRA really is or a 401K, or give me the difference between the two? I'm so confused. Help!!!
BTW, I'm 21 and I have a 6 month old son. I'm a single mom and I'm in college, paying my way thru, and I work as a waitress. I'm a junior now, so I'm nearly done with school. Since I dont make much money right now, would it more wise to just wait unti
- Resolved Question: What retirement options for long-term disability?
(Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:09:39 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
- With disability insurance providing your income, can you invest in an IRA account (i.e. does it count as earnings)?
- Is there any way to invest in a 401k? Are you no longer eligible for your previous employer's 401k, or can you ever remain in that plan even if you are no longer working for that employer?
- Resolved Question: Advice on Mutual Fund Selection?
(Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:49:34 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
Hi all.. I am new to investing. I just graduated and got my first job paying 60,000 and i need advnce on where to put my earnings for retirement. I am 24, live with my parents, and plan to do so for the next 5 years. How does this investment strategy sound. I plan to put in 1,000 a month in my 401k. We have about 10 mutual funds to choose from and im thinking about putting 30% bonds, 25% Large Cap, 25% Small Cap, and 20% International. Im just going to compare the funds available in each cate
- Resolved Question: Federal Government Salary Verification?
(Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:32:50 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
The Federal job application asks for salary information from all of your previous jobs. Does anyone know if the government verifies salary? I'm not going to lie on my application, but would like to know how to correctly answer this question...
Is it acceptable to list your salary to include incentives? For example, if my current company GIVES a guaranteed extra 5% contribution into a 401k plan, can I add this to my salary? Not to be confused, the 5% is NOT a match, rather they give you 5% on
- Resolved Question: Im in the Military and im looking for a 401K plan or retirement?
(Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:03:08 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
whats my best option i can put away about $500 to $600 a month. The military thrift saving plans is not an option for me, doesnt have a good enough return.
Any Options.
SFC
- Resolved Question: Can I contribute to an IRA if I already contribute to a 401K?
(Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:10:49 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
I have always been unclear on this. I have an IRA (consists of rollover payments from former 401k's.). I make regular contributions to my 401k. My husband also has a retirement plan and a 401k and he contributes to his 401k. With all of this going on, can I make any contributions (other than rollovers) to my IRA?
- Resolved Question: I need some help with 401(k) / Profit Sharing?
(Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:38:31 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
I have about $500 balance in my 401k and Profit Sharing Accounts. I'm 21 years old and currently don't contribute to my 401k. I plan on doing soon around my 22nd birthday. Here's my question. I don't know if I'm diversified with the choices I have made. Now, I currently put 50% of my 401k in REREX (American EuroPacific GR R4), 30% in NYVTX (Davis NY Venture FD CL A) and 20% in AIIEX (AIM International Growth A). Do you think I'm diversified or should I change my choices up? I like REREX becaus
- Voting Question: Retirement Savings?
(Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:08:44 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
The company that I work for, DO NOT have 401K plan.. Currently, I am maximising on my Roth IRA. Is there any other plan that is available that I can take advanage of to save for my Retirement? I am 45.
- Resolved Question: Is a company 401k plan a federal government retirement plan?
(Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:28:27 GMT)
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- Resolved Question: Retirement versus paying down debt?
(Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:56:28 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
I am 44 years old, single, currently no children. I rent my apartment and have $109,000 in student loan debt and a $22,000 auto loan. The student loan interest is 7.75% (KILLING ME). My income last year was about $115,000. I currently divert $225 per pay check or $5,850/year into my 401K plan for two reasons; to build a retirment plan and to get the tax break. I am wondering if I should be putting this money toward my student loan instead. In January 2009 my student loan interest rate wi
- Resolved Question: can I start my own 401k?
(Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:21:12 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
I'm 33 years old, My job has a 401k but I plan not stay with them forever...I'm trying to get into a career of my choice can I get my own 401 K since I might not stay with job all the way through to retirement? How much money to start one? how much do I need to contribute each month to keep it going?
- Resolved Question: What is the maximum yearly contribution to 401k plans?
(Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:32:29 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
The limit for a Traditional 401k is $15,500/year, and the limit for a ROTH 401k is $4000/year. However, this year I put $3000 in my Traditional, and $1500 in my ROTH 401K, and Turbotax says I am over my legal limit. There seems to be a conflict in the tax code, so I must be misunderstanding something. Even my payroller and retirement account company are confused.
- Resolved Question: in a no fault divorce when you do it yourself how do you divide your retirement and 401 k plans?
(Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:25:05 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
My husband and I have been married 33 years...and he wants to do a no fault divorce kit he bought from a book store...I want to divide our 401k and retirement plans but dont see that detail..any ideas?
- Resolved Question: What is the best retirement account asset allocation for people in their early 50s?
(Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:48:57 GMT)
401k retirement plan :
My dad, who 50 years old, has only about $90,000 in his retirement account. His health is decent right now, and he plans to work until he's 60 or 65. Unfortunately, the company that he works for has always had an employee match that was only applicable to company stock. As a result, this encouraged employees to put all their eggs in one basket and the company stock has performed terribly for 15 or 20 years. I believe this is just now changing, and with my encouraging, he is going to shift
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