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What’s the Best Way to Retire Early? By Doing This One Important Thing

June 14, 2020 by MMD 2 Comments
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Have you ever wondered what sets you apart from people who retire young? All over the Internet, you can find incredible success stories of regular folks who were able to pull off the impossible. But what is their secret?  How do you retire young in today’s world when so many of the odds seem stacked against you. It’s one of my personal hobbies to read these stories and look through the details to see what makes them different.  And you want to know what I’ve noticed? It’s not that they won the lottery or received a huge inheritance. It’s also not that they were necessarily big-time executives earning way more money than you and I. No, the answer is actually much simpler than you might think.  Most of the … [Read more...] about What’s the Best Way to Retire Early? By Doing This One Important Thing

Can I Contribute to Both an IRA and a 401(k)?

April 26, 2020 by MMD Leave a Comment
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If you're wondering "Can I contribute to an IRA and a 401(k) this year?", then you'll be delighted to know that the answer is most likely: Yes. For most middle income families, the good news is that both spouses can usually contribute to both types of retirement plans. With a 401(k), eligibility is pretty straight-forward. Your employer will either offer one or they won't. The employee generally just has to meet the employer's requirements which might be being 21 years of age (or older) and having worked with the company for a minimum amount of time (such as one year). IRAs, on the other hand, are accounts that you set up yourself. If you want to start one, you simply pick a reputable financial institution and apply. Its … [Read more...] about Can I Contribute to Both an IRA and a 401(k)?

Should I Put Money in a 401(k) or IRA First?

March 22, 2020 by MMD 2 Comments
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Should I put money in a 401(k) or IRA first? You’ve heard good things about both, but you’re limited on funds. So if you only have to pick one, which is it going to be? In this post, we’ll find out which one is the best for your money. Read more at MyMoneyDesign.com

So you want to save for retirement, and you've heard good things about both 401(k)’s and IRA’s. You'd love to save your money into both types of retirement accounts. But unfortunately, that might not be possible. First, there's the big question: Are you even eligible? Maybe you work at a place that doesn't offer a 401(k) plan. Or maybe you have no idea if you qualify to open an IRA. Next, if your finances are anything like most American households, then there's only so much money to go around. Your paycheck is only so big, and you might only be saving somewhere around 10 percent of it. There might be enough to spread around. Finally, there's the debate of what's best for you and your money. Do any amount of searches in … [Read more...] about Should I Put Money in a 401(k) or IRA First?

10 Steps to Retire Early – What You Should Be Doing Right Now!

March 8, 2020 by MMD 2 Comments
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After reading enough personal finance blogs, this whole financial independence thing starts to sound pretty good!  But what exactly are the steps to retire early? How does someone acquire enough money to never have to work again (if they choose)? What was the path that got them there? And more importantly, what are the habits and routines in our daily lives that we can adopt that will help make early retirement an option? You might be surprised to learn that much of achieving financial independence has less to do with earning a lot of money and more to do with how you go about getting it. Your ticket to freedom doesn’t necessarily have to include some fancy high-paid position.  Although it might help accelerate … [Read more...] about 10 Steps to Retire Early – What You Should Be Doing Right Now!

How We’ve Saved $1,000’s in Taxes By Contributing to Our SEP IRA

February 16, 2020 by MMD 26 Comments
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Do you pay taxes on the money you earn from your side hustle? If so, then he's a hack you'll want to know: Contributing to a SEP IRA can help lower your taxes as well as allow you to stash away more money for retirement! For years I’ve enjoyed making money on the side from blogging.  But in the eyes of the government, that money is “business income”, and therefore taxable.  So while it was fun to earn several thousand dollars per year, it wasn’t so great having to pay roughly a quarter of that money back into taxes every year. Just like all the steps I’ve taken to reduce my personal taxes down as much as possible, I knew there had to be a way to do the same with my business income. That’s when I discovered the SEP IRA. By … [Read more...] about How We’ve Saved $1,000’s in Taxes By Contributing to Our SEP IRA

How to Become a Millionaire – The Simple Way to Save $1,000,000

December 8, 2019 by MMD 1 Comment
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Admit it ... You’ve probably asked yourself “How do I become a millionaire?” more than once in your life. Don’t be shy! I can certainly tell you that I have. With all the images of happiness and security we see associated with wealth, how could you (or most anyone) not wonder about such a thing. Regardless of what your actual financial goals are, the act of having a net worth of one million dollars or more is still heavily regarded as quite an accomplishment! In fact, in a survey conducted by investment service Charles Schwab, less than 10% of Americans had accumulated a net worth of $1 to $5 million. So while 10% may sound like a small sliver of the population, keep in mind that this represents 9.4 million individuals. Is … [Read more...] about How to Become a Millionaire – The Simple Way to Save $1,000,000

How 401(k) Matching Works – Don’t Leave Free Money on the Table!

November 10, 2019 by MMD Leave a Comment
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If you’ve got questions about how 401(k) matching works, there’s only one phrase you need to remember: Don’t leave free money on the table! 401(k) employer matching contributions are one of the biggest reasons why American workers should utilize their 401(k) plans.  Simply put, they are an opportunity to earn more money from your employer without any extra effort. When some generous employers match their employees’ 401(k) plans dollar for dollar, this is effectively the same thing as getting a 100% return on your investment!  When was the last time you found an investment opportunity like that?  And what’s crazy is that all you have to do to take advantage o this opportunity is to merely participate in your company’s … [Read more...] about How 401(k) Matching Works – Don’t Leave Free Money on the Table!

How to Retire on $500,000 In Your 50’s or 60’s

September 29, 2019 by MMD 12 Comments
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Question: Is it possible to retire on $500K (i.e. $500,000) in your 50’s and 60’s? Unfortunately, not all of us are great savers.  Most financial articles will recommend that you’ll need at least $1 to $2 million dollars in savings before you can even consider retirement. But the reality for a large segment of the population is anything from that.  To give you an idea, a study from the Government Accountability Office found that those savers between the ages of 55 to 64 have an average of just $104,000 in their retirement accounts. This is not surprising at all. With the responsibility of saving for retirement having shifted from company-sponsored pensions to individuals, the shocking truth for many people will soon be … [Read more...] about How to Retire on $500,000 In Your 50’s or 60’s

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