Inflation affects any market economy. Unfortunately, that also means it affects how you invest and why. Most people are aware that putting $10,000 in the bank means losing the buying power of that money over 10 years, but why? Inflation is the answer. That same effect impacts investments, how they earn, and what your eventual return is. After all, [...]
Today, inflation is the highest we have seen since the 1980s. With peaks of 7% inflation in 2021, it hit a 30 year high in the U.S., leading to a shift in Fed Policy form “transitory” inflation. A rising rate environment has significant impact on investments. Choosing bonds to beat rising inflation can help you to maintain portfolio stability. [...]
ESG or Environmental, Social, and Governance Criteria include standards which you can use to screen investments to ensure they are socially and environmentally responsible. For the socially conscious, it’s easy to see why an ESG considerations would factor heavily in how and why you invest. You want your money to make a difference, not to fossil fuel companies, bad [...]
Yes, your employer is hiding a Ginormous Mega Backdoor Roth 401k. What now? You qualify for a Mega Backdoor Roth 401(K) if you have Maxed out 401(k) contributions An employer-sponsored 401(k) with voluntary after-tax contributions An employer-sponsored 401(k) with the ability to perform in plan conversions Or the ability to withdrawal after-tax contributions This (somewhat complex) tax [...]
Whether you’re contributing to an IRA, 401(K), or a similar strategy, you will (likely) eventually hit a cap. The IRS limits total contributions depending on the retirement strategy you’re using, which works out to $19,500 (+6,500 for 50+) for a 401(K) and $6,000 ($7,500 for 50+ for most. If you earn between $140,000 and $198,000 (single/joint filing) that rate [...]
