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ROTH and IRA Contribution Limits

November 11, 2010 by Joe Leave a Comment

If in 2010 you’re under 50, your maximum contribution to a traditional IRA or ROTH can be the smaller of $5,000 ($6,000 in 2011) or the amount of your taxable compensation. This limit can be split between a traditional and Roth IRA. The maximum contribution may be reduced depending upon your modified adjusted gross income (AGI). If you are over 50, you may add $1,000 to these … [Read more...]

Best Retirement Financial Plan: Don’t Retire

September 14, 2010 by Joe Leave a Comment

“Defer retirement,” advises Olivia Mitchell, executive director of the Pension Research Council.  “Working longer generates two positives: Increased savings and improved social security.”  It makes sense. The more you save, the more future income you get.  Before plunging it’s vital to analyze your finances.  How much do you spend annually; how much WILL YOU spend the next … [Read more...]

Who is this website for?

This website provides financial and savings information geared specifically to people who had children "late in life" or after 40. Most mainstream media coverage of financial strategies is meant for those on a more traditional timeline, which means children reach college age when their parents are mid-40s. The goals for the rest of us are totally different. Take it from me: My wife and I had our first child when she was 40 and I was 46; our second child was born when she was 46 and I was 52.

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