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Roth IRA vs. Index Fund: What’s the Difference?

The comparison between a Roth IRA and an index fund often mixes structure with strategy—one is a retirement account, the…

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What Is the Typical Wage Replacement Rate?

A key question in retirement planning is how much of your income you’ll need to replace once you stop working.…

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Is $4 Million Enough to Retire at 60?

If you have $4 million saved for retirement, you have significantly more than the average American household. But is $4…

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Form 2439: What Is It, Who Files It and Who Gets It?

Form 2439 is a tax document that a regulated investment company (RIC) or real estate investment trust (REIT) issues when…

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I’m 60 With a $920k in Retirement Savings and Expect a $2,250 Social Security Check at FRA. What’s My Retirement Budget?

In your early 60s, for most households, attention shifts from wealth accumulation to wealth management. You have a few more…

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Form 6252: How to Report Installment Sale Income

Taxpayers use Form 6252 to report installment sales when at least one payment arrives after the tax year of the…

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Is $1.5 Million Enough to Retire at 55?

Is $1.5 million enough to retire at 55? That figure may offer a solid base, but several factors affect whether…

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Straight Line Depreciation: Definition and How to Calculate

Understanding the financial health of a business involves a lot of accounting. One of the most popular methods for determining…

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Is $3 Million Enough to Retire at 60?

Whether $3 million is enough to retire at 60 depends in part on how much annual income that portfolio can…

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How Are Bonuses Taxed in 2025?

Bonuses paid by employers get special tax treatment and could have a significant impact on an employee’s tax situation. In…

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