It’s New Year’s Day Again…..When Is My Retirement?

If you make one resolution this year, make sure it’s planning for your retirement. Start NOW by reading this week’s terrific links.

Remember picking individual stocks for your retirement account is really, really hard and dangerous.

Source LONGBOARD

Here’s what to do with your 401(k) when you change jobs. Money

Roth contributions still might make sense even if you expect to retire in a lower tax bracket. Vanguard

Don’t dabble with your retirement savings. Find an expert. Abnormal Returns

Don’t fall for the BS that some people saw the stock correction coming. The Irrelevant Investor

Not all annuities are horrible. The New York Times

There are more tax incentives for people to work longer and save more. The Wall Street Journal

Some retirement plans contain index funds with 2% annual fees. Spoiler Alert-I was quoted here. Barron’s’

Market corrections seem like they last forever but they don’t. A Teachable Moment

Meet the 107-year-old Italian Barber who works full-time and drives to work.  Italian Sons and Daughters of America

 

 

 

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