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Lending Club vs Bank Account with FDIC Insurance
Santander Bank’s extra20 checking and savings accounts offer a better return with full FDIC insurance than P2P lending through Lending Club.
FSA, HSA, HRA, Oh My!
The difference between Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and when you should choose which.
Target Retirement Funds vs LifeStrategy Funds vs DIY Mix
You can invest in a Target Retirement fund or LifeStrategy fund at Vanguard. Or you can invest in several individual funds and make your own fix. See which approach is better for you.
Should a Young Person Invest 100% In Stocks For Retirement?
A young person shouldn’t be too focused on the current portfolio because most of his/her savings haven’t been invested yet.
myRA = Roth IRA + Savings Bonds
The new myRA being created by the Obama administration is simply Roth IRA invested in savings bonds.
Solo 401k When You Have Self-Employment Income
The best retirement plan for self-employed persons with no other employees is the solo 401k plan. See the easiest way to set up one.
Virginia CollegeWealth 529 Plan Offers FDIC Insured Savings Account
An alternative to Colorado’s Stable Value Plus plan for those who want a guaranteed return for their 529 plan.
How to Roll Over a 401k without Going Out of the Market
See how to avoid going out of the market when you are rolling over a 401k, especially a large amount. Don’t accidentally time the market.
2013 Reader Survey Results
Results for the reader survey conducted near the end of 2013. 42% of the readers rated the blog “excellent.”