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Welcome to Money Saving Parent! If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to receive daily email updates. You can also join us on Facebook! Thanks for visiting!Everyone could use a little more retirement savings. Many of us have 401K or similar tax- deferred plans offered through our employers and while these plans are (Continue Reading…);

401K Plan Contribution Limit Increased for 2012- Finally!

401k Savings Plan

401K and similar plans such as 403b are finally going to receive a long overdue boost.   The U.S. Government sets limits each year on the amount of money that citizens can invest into tax- sheltered, tax- deferred plans but it has held these limits flat for a few years. For 2011, the limit is (Continue Reading…);

How Secure is Social Security?

Retirement planning is often postponed and there are many reasons why individuals and families tend to avoid this important aspect of personal finance. One is that, since retirement is something we do toward the end of our lives, it seems less important than more immediate needs. Another reason is the government institution of Social Security. (Continue Reading…);

Lower Social Security Taxes in 2011: Yes, it is True!

As part of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Re- Authorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010, Social Security taxes are going to be cut from 6.2% of gross pay to 4.2% of gross pay.

5 Reasons Why You Should Not Convert Your Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA

5 Reasons Why You Should Not Convert Your Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA

Planning Ahead for a Good Retirement

Planning Ahead for a Good Retirement

How to Retire with Little or No Savings

How to Retire with Little or No Savings

Debunking myths concerning savings: saving for retirement: is it a higher priority than saving for a child’s college education?(Life): An article from: Best’s Review [HTML] [Digital]

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Choosing between retirement and college savings.(WOMEN & MONEY [PART 1 OF A SERIES]): An article from: Black Enterprise [HTML] [Digital]

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The Prudent Professor: Planning and Saving for a Worry-Free Retirement from Academe [Paperback]

This is a guide for anyone in the academy – faculty member, administrator or professional staff – at whatever point she or he may be along the career path. Whether you are a newly-minted Ph.D. landing your first job, at mid career, or even already retired and concerned about how long your money might last, (Continue Reading…);

Pay for College Without Sacrificing Your Retirement: A Guide to Your Financial Future [Paperback]

Review … an invaluable resource for families faced with the daunting prospect of handling the college expenses of their children. Tim Higgins brings his financial planning expertise to the discussion of whether or not students are likely to qualify for federal or private assistance, and offers families excellent suggestions for creating a financial plan that (Continue Reading…);