2 Missteps to Avoid If You're Counting on Your IRA for Retirement

Do you ever feel like a hamster on a wheel, constantly moving but not getting anywhere? At its busiest, life can feel that way. You triage the things you need to accomplish, taking care of tasks that seem most critical first. However, when your days are full of things that "must" get done, it's easy to allow things to fall through the cracks. Here, we're looking at two common mistakes associated with traditional IRAs and how to avoid them -- no matter how busy your life gets. Image source: Getty Images.The great thing about contributing to a retirement plan is that the money belongs to you, no matter where you go. Even if your employer contributed a portion of your retirement savings, it's all yours as long as you're vested.Continue reading

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2 Missteps to Avoid If You're Counting on Your IRA for Retirement

Do you ever feel like a hamster on a wheel, constantly moving but not getting anywhere? At its busiest, life can feel that way. You triage the things you need to accomplish, taking care of tasks that seem most critical first. However, when your days are full of things that "must" get done, it's easy to allow things to fall through the cracks. Here, we're looking at two common mistakes associated with traditional IRAs and how to avoid them -- no matter how busy your life gets.

Image source: Getty Images.

The great thing about contributing to a retirement plan is that the money belongs to you, no matter where you go. Even if your employer contributed a portion of your retirement savings, it's all yours as long as you're vested.

Continue reading