Earlier this week I walked into our HR office and asked about maxing out my 401k contributions. Up to that point, I had been saving exclusively in a Roth IRA because my company did not match contributions (they contribute a … Continue reading
Last year was the first year I have been able to make the maximum contribution to my Roth IRA, thanks in large part to becoming debt free. I was also able to fund a spousal IRA for my wife, who … Continue reading
Did you know contributions to a Roth IRA may be withdrawn at any time, without penalty? It’s one of the lesser-known Roth IRA early withdrawal rules. It is also one that I do not plan to take advantage of, but knowing … Continue reading
In a recent post I reported that the Frugal family was nearly debt free. Well, we’ve crossed that pinnacle point, and are now enjoying life after debt. A comment from that post, and my initial experiences, have me wondering if … Continue reading
The August 2009 edition of Money Magazine featured their annual list of 100 best places to live. The copy arrived in my mailbox around the same time my wife and I were discussing the possibility of relocating in the future. … Continue reading
