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Weekly Newsletter #1123: How is your IRA / 401k doing? + Levels for November 14th 2022 - Support & Resistance Levels
Weekly Newsletter #1123: How is your IRA / 401k doing? + Levels for November 14th 2022 – Support & Resistance Levels

Cannon Futures Weekly Newsletter Issue # 1123 When the stock market declines, most retirement accounts lose value. That’s because IRA / 401k investments tend to be largely invested in purchased stocks – via stock mutual funds and/or an assortment of individual stocks. But, did you know there are investments available for IRA’s and 401k’s that can…

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3 Good Reasons Not to Max Out Your 401k

Image source: Getty Images Despite what you may have read, it might not be necessary to max out your 401(k) contributions. Key points 401(k)s and other qualified retirement accounts can be great financial tools. However, it often isn’t necessary or practical for Americans to max out their accounts. Here are some situations where contributing less…

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How Much Should You Contribute to Your 401k?
How Much Should You Contribute to Your 401k?

How much should you contribute to your 401k? This article outlines minimum and maximum 401k contribution limits and explains the tax implications of contributing to your retirement plan. In addition, this article will give useful tips for building your retirement savings plan. Read on to learn more. Limits on 401k contributions Employees can contribute up…

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Trading Stock Options & Derivatives in a Solo 401k or Defined Benefit Plan

There are many issues to consider when trading options (including calls and puts) or other stock derivatives in Solo 401k or defined benefit plans. The IRS does not expressly prohibit these trades. However, there are complex rules regarding margin accounts (borrowing money) and a concept called Unrelated Business Income Tax (or “UBIT”). The rules should…

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Why Is My 401k Losing Money and What You Can Do About It?
Why Is My 401k Losing Money and What You Can Do About It?

A bull and a bear are fighting in an area. Can you guess which animal wins the fight? In traditional fights between grizzly bears and bulls, the bears usually won due to their dexterity. Nowadays, these two animals have come to symbolize the stock market. In a bullish market, everyone is happy, 401ks are growing,…

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IFB245: Should You Max Out Your 401k + Resources to Learn More About Dividends – Investing for Beginners 101

Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today’s show, we answer four great listener questions: ·      Would it better to max out your 401k before investing in a brokerage account? ·      How to best use a 529 plan ·      Are there any books to help you get started in dividend investing? ·      Is there an easy way to…

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The 7 Best Mutual Funds for Your 401k
The 7 Best Mutual Funds for Your 401k

Mutual funds offer a lot of advantages to investors, particularly for retail investors who may have limited time, a low appetite for risk and only a passing knowledge of how the stock market works. People wanting to put away their hard-earned money for retirement often choose these investment vehicles because they provide exposure to a…

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