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The Real Cost of Withdrawing Retirement Funds Early »

The economy is tough right now. Gas and food prices are going through the roof, energy and housing prices are rising, and many people are struggling to make ends meet.
When times are tough, making early withdrawals from your retirement funds can seem like a quick source of cash. It is. But it can be an […]

March Goal - Fully Funding Our Roth IRAs »

On of the most important things you can do for your financial future (outside of paying off your debt), is to invest for your future. Right now, my wife and I are in a comfortable financial situation. Our only debt is our mortgage, and we have been saving as much money as we can over […]

Where Should You Invest First - 401(k) or IRA? »

One of the most important things my father taught me about money matters is investing for retirement. Based on his advice, I opened an IRA at age 19 and have been investing ever since. When I first started investing, I was eligible for an IRA, but I was in the USAF and we did not […]

Roth IRA Versus Traditional - Which is Better? »

Investing for your retirement is one of the most important things you can do for your future. And one of the best ways to do that is by investing in an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). There are two main types of IRAs which most people are eligible to contribute to - the Traditional IRA and […]