When I say that Katahdin goes straight up, I mean it goes straight up. Many hikes I have gone on start out as a pleasant walk through the woods for a mile or so. Gentle meanderings on curving paths with some start of elevation.
From neglecting your emergency fund to withdrawing too soon, there are fundamental mistakes that could cost retirees dearly in the future.
October 1st should be a date marked on the calendar of all parents with students in college next fall. It signifies the first day to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or “FAFSA” to apply for federal student aid.
A great feature of 401(k)s is that most offer a matching company contribution. This is intended to help employees save for retirement and to encourage all employees to participate. Its free money! But how does this work?