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Tax-free alternative to 401(k)?

Feb 19, 2009
Question: Hi Chris, Really enjoy your show. I am a retired military living in Germany. I'm presently approaching 66 years old and am told I must...

Stop making 401(k) contributions?

Feb 10, 2009
Question: Hi Chris - I'm 38 and there's a better than average chance that I won't make the next cut when my company has another layoff. I've always...

Convert to Roth

Feb 5, 2009
Question: Given the current Federal deficit, and the way the U.S. Government is currently burning through money, it seems like a sure bet that tax...

Pay cut and may lose job

Feb 4, 2009
Question: A: I am currently employed (Not sure how long this will last?) just took a 30% pay cut and there is a good chance that I will either be...

No match for 2008?

Jan 23, 2009
Question: My company just announced that they are canceling the 401K match for all of 2008. It is now middle of Jan 09. I understand that they are...

Convert an IRA?

Jan 9, 2009
Question: I am considering converting a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. My reasoning for this is: 1.The markets are depressed right now. If I...

Join retirement savings plan?

Dec 22, 2008
Question: Hi Chris. I have the option to enroll in a retirement plan at the company I work for. In light of the current stock market turmoil, I am...

For public good, not for profit.

Bail on 401(k)?

Dec 15, 2008
Question: I'm 54 years old with a 401k plan that is pretty much all my savings. I'm married and together we make approx. $80.000/year. We just...

No more 401(k) match

Dec 9, 2008
Question: Can a company that has been contributing matching funds on a 401K plan created by the company, suddenly stop contributing claiming...

No income and an IRA

Dec 8, 2008
Question: I have a Roth IRA and traditional IRA, both with Vanguard. I am not employed at this time but I would like to contribute to an IRA or...