The Aversion to Market Returns

Americans have almost no affinity for the concept of average, or in the case of the stock market, market returns. From the time we’re very young most of us are […]

Cash in on Your Retirement with a Cash Balance Plan

Most retirement plans fall into one of two general categories: defined benefit plans or defined contribution plans. Both provide retirement benefits, but they differ in the way benefits are calculated […]

Choosing a Beneficial 529 Plan

In Basics of a 529 College Savings Plan, we discussed the basics and qualified expenses of 529 plans. Once you’ve decided that you want to invest in a 529, it’s […]

Basics of a 529 College Savings Plan

Contributing to a 529 college savings plan is a great way to save for your child’s future.  The 529 plan is a type of investment account, typically state sponsored, that […]