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Retirement seems like a faraway possibility… maybe even a dream. Meanwhile, student loans can be the nightmare of the present. Taking money out of a 401(k) account to pay down student debt is a real temptation. Why worry about a financial crisis 30 years in the future when you are …
One growing trend in finance is the early retirement movement, also known as FIRE (Financial Independence/Retire Early). People who subscribe to the FIRE mentality would rather save extra during their working years in order to secure a stable retirement as early as possible. In many cases, the goal is to …
For many Americans, the three biggest financial challenges of their lives will be paying off student loans, buying a house and saving for retirement. Each one of these goals is a huge challenge. Meeting all three goals is even more difficult. Hitting these milestones is complicated by the fact that …
One of the fastest growing segments of student loan borrowers is senior citizens. Most of this growth is due to Parents who signed up for Parent PLUS loans for their children who have not yet paid off the debt. This has caused a major problem in many households. Some face …
Retirement plans such as 401(k)s are built on the notion that workers can set aside a bit of money from each paycheck and expect to live reasonably comfortably in retirement. An essential component of this plan is powered by compounding interest. A little bit of money saved in your 20’s …
Like it or not, student loans can have a huge impact on a marriage Student loans affect a couple’s ability to pay for a wedding, have kids, and retire Couples with student debt need to plan tax strategy carefully The Marriage Penalty for student loan borrowers is a real problem …
