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What is a 403(b) Plan and How do You Use it?

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You’ve almost surely heard of a 401(k) plan, but what in the world is a 403(b) plan? Simply, a 403(b) plan is a tax-advantaged retirement account for employees of schools, churches, and nonprofits. In order to offer a 403(b), a non-profit has to be tax-exempt under the 501(c)3 code section of the IRS. A 403(b) […]

Filed Under: Invest Money, Retirement Planning Tagged With: 200-level, 403b, retirement account, tax-advantaged plan

Pay Down Debt First or Start Investing?

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Getting ahead financially isn’t merely about earning more. It’s also about what you do with that money once you receive it. Investing can help your net worth grow, but debt can eat away at it. That means most people understand they need to invest and pay down debt. But it leaves a lot of people […]

Filed Under: Invest Money, Manage Debt Tagged With: 100-level, 401k, 403b, debt, emergency plans, investments

IRA vs. 401(k): How Do They Differ? [Which to invest in first]

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Employer pension plans are a thing of the past. Which means saving for retirement is a must, today more than ever before. Saving in any retirement plan is better than not saving at all. But you need to know your options to navigate your retirement savings plans effectively. There are a few differences to consider […]

Filed Under: Invest Money Tagged With: 200-level, 401k, 403b, IRA, retirement account, Roth IRA

Should I Rollover My 401(k) or 403(b) After Changing Jobs?

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Millennials are job switchers. Gallup polls have found that 21% of millennials report changing jobs within the past year. Outside of learning the new company org chart, job switching presents another challenge: what to do with your old 401(k) or 403(b). Currently, many millennials do nothing. As a result, a 2017 study found that 59% […]

Filed Under: Invest Money, Retirement Planning Tagged With: 200-level, 401k, 403b, IRA, retirement account

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