A SIMPLE IRA through a small employer is often set up with an expensive broker. Roll it over to a Traditional IRA after two years.
Brokerage Transfer Bonus Made Easy for Total Beginners
You can earn $5,000 by transferring a brokerage account for a bonus. Follow this guide if you’re interested but haven’t done it before.
Why I Stopped Chasing Bank and Brokerage Bonuses
Banks and brokerages offer bonuses to open new accounts or transfer assets. These bonuses work as advertised but I’m not chasing them.
Check These Before You Transfer an Account From Vanguard
Take these steps when you transfer a Vanguard account to another broker to make sure it doesn’t trigger taxes and to preserve the cost basis records.
How to Close Out a Box Spread Early at Fidelity
If you’d like to close out a box spread early before the expiration date, execute trades in the opposite direction. Here’s how to do it at Fidelity.
Stay Away from Zero-Percent C of I in TreasuryDirect
Treat TreasuryDirect as a delicate object. Do as little as possible with it. Stay on the beaten path. Be extra careful not to get your account locked.
How to Buy CDs in a Fidelity or Vanguard Brokerage Account
A step-by-step tutorial for how to buy a CD in a Fidelity or Vanguard brokerage account without having to open a new account with a bank or a credit union.
Buying CD in a Brokerage Account vs Bank CD or Treasury
Brokered CDs are convenient to buy but they have some disadvantages over bank CDs and Treasuries. Consider these factors to see if they are worth it.
Cash Out Old I Bonds to Buy New Ones for a Better Rate
See which older I Bonds you should cash out to buy new ones for a higher fixed rate, the best time to cash out, and how to manage the annual purchase limit.
Deliver I Bonds Bought as a Gift in TreasuryDirect
It’s time to deliver the I Bonds you pre-purchased as a gift last year. The owner can edit the registration and grant you rights after you deliver it.
Two Types of Bond Ladder: When to Replace a Bond Fund or ETF
A bond ladder has advantages over a bond fund or ETF. The shorter the time span in which you will liquidate your bond holdings, the more valuable it is.
How to Buy Treasury Bills & Notes On the Secondary Market
Detailed steps and screenshots for how to buy Treasuries on the secondary market without a fee at Fidelity, Vanguard, Charles Schwab, and Merrill Edge.