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These Custodial Accounts Can Help Your Kid's Savings Grow Fast -- Without Too Many Restrictions

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A custodial account could be the solution. Custodial accounts are a special type of brokerage account that allows parents (or any adult) to invest on behalf of a minor child. And while UGMA accounts are available in all states, there are a couple (Virginia and South Carolina) that don't allow UTMA accounts.

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3 Secrets of 401(k) Millionaires

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401(k) millionaires maxed out their contributions As you may know, there are limits to how much of your salary you can pour into a 401(k) account. But how much of their limit at the time did most 401(k) millionaires utilize while putting money in these accounts? This cap of course is now raised at relatively regular intervals.

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Retiring in 2024? Make Sure You Can Answer These 4 Questions First

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On that note, you should be aware of the required minimum distributions (RMDs) that the IRS requires holders of tax-deferred retirement accounts to start taking once they turn 73. Mutual fund company Fidelity says the average person will spend on the order of $160,000 of their own money on healthcare over the course of their retirement.

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ATM: Mutual Funds vs. ETFs

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At the Money: Mutual Funds vs. ETFs with Dave Nadig, Financial Futurist for Vetta Fi (December 13, 2023) What’s the best instrument for your investments? Mutual funds or ETFs? But over the past few decades the mutual fund has been losing the battle for investors attention. Dave Nadig : Absolutely not!

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Here's What You Can Do When Your Financial Planner Invests in an Asset Without Your Approval

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Here's who you should contact if your financial planner makes trades without your approval, and what types of accounts may allow an advisor to invest without needing your authorization for each trade. While available, these types of accounts aren't common. Some people may choose to hire a lawyer in these situations.

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3 Top Trends to Invest $100 in Right Now

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Several financial giants have filed the paperwork to create Bitcoin-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is dragging its feet on approving (or even considering) any of these filings, but the agency is now under a legal requirement to do something by January 10, 2024.

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SEP IRA vs. Solo 401(k): Which Has the Highest Contribution Limit? The Answer Might Surprise You

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Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash There are several different ways for self-employed individuals to save and invest for retirement, and two of the top account types are the SEP IRA and the Solo 401(k). And both account types allow eligible participants to set aside lots of money for retirement.