16 Expert Lessons for Successfully Managing Your Personal Finances (Collection)

16 Expert Lessons for Successfully Managing Your Personal Finances (Collection)
Author: FT Press Delivers
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2010-07-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0132489538

Your fast, foolproof money primer: escape debt, fix your credit, buy the right house, pay for college, prepare for retirement, and more! Expert, step-by-step guidance for solving money problems and building real wealth and security! Discover new ways to fix your credit (and cut interest payments)…buy the right home and finance it the right way…cut the costs of college and life’s other biggest expenses…build the comfortable retirement you thought you couldn’t have! From world-renowned leaders and experts, including Gregory Karp, Carolyn Warren, James W. Walker, Linda H. Lewis, and Jane White Included in this collection: · Some Aggressive Ways to Fix Your Credit (Carolyn Warren) · Make Your Credit Cards Work for You Instead of You for Them (Gregory Karp) · How to Get Out of Credit Card Debtor’s Prison: Stop Hemorrhaging Money and Start Saving (Jane White) · Fighting Identity Theft!: How to Protect Your Personal Finances (Carolyn Warren) · 31 Simple Rules for Protecting Your IRAs and 401(k)s (Steve Weisman) · Retirement Isn’t the Only Option: What Do You Want to Do with Your Options? (James W. Walker and Linda H. Lewis) · Determining Living Expenses for Retirement: Planning How to Live Well in Your Post-Work Life (James W. Walker and Linda H. Lewis) · Homebuying Tips on How to Get the World’s Cheapest Loan (Carolyn Warren) · Homebuying Tips on Credit and Credit Scores (Carolyn Warren) · The House Loan Process in Ten Easy Steps (Carolyn Warren) · A Five-Step Plan for People Working Toward Buying a Home (Carolyn Warren) · Is Refinancing the Right Financial Move for You? (Carolyn Warren) · How to Pay Less for Life and Auto Insurance: Know What You Need and How to Shop (Gregory Karp) · Life Happens: Saving On College, Divorce, Hospital, and Funeral Expenses (Gregory Karp) · Funding College: Finding Grants, Government Loans, and Colleges That Are Free (Jane White) · Pay Less for Phone Services: From Home to Cell (Gregory Karp)

Smart Guide to Maximizing Your 401(k) Plan

Smart Guide to Maximizing Your 401(k) Plan
Author: Barbara Hetzer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 245
Release: 1999-08-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0471353612

An all-you-need-to-know introduction to the employer-sponsoredretirement plan that has revolutionized the way we save * Smart Ways to save with automatic payroll deductions and pretaxcontributions that let you earn more money and pay less taxes NOWand when you retire * Smart Advice on how much to contribute and what you need to knowabout your investment options, including advice on stocks, mutualfunds, and bonds * Smart Insights into retirement alternatives with the traditionalIRA and the new Roth IRA * Smart Tips on borrowing and withdrawing money from your 401(k)and IRA to buy a home or pay for college * Quick reading and easy referencing with a comprehensive index andloads of sidebars and tables Smart Guides take readers seriously. They satisfy even the mostcurious person's desire to know the essentials about any of a widerange of topics--from vitamins to mutual funds to stress relief.It's all about good reading and expert information. The choice isyours.

401(k)s For Dummies

401(k)s For Dummies
Author: Ted Benna
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2011-05-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118069803

Get the most out of your 401(k) in any economy Filled with sample 401(k) portfolios for every stage of life Invest your 401(k) money wisely and make the most of your retirement Want to know what kind of investment mix you need to make your retirement money grow? Don't know what to do with a 401(k) account from your last job? Worried that your company's 401(k) plan doesn't cut it? Relax! This simple, plain-English guide shows you how to manage your accounts, minimize your risks, and maximize your returns. The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun

Fixing the 401(k)

Fixing the 401(k)
Author: Joshua P. Itzoe
Publisher: Hillcrest Publishing Group
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2008
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1934937177

Are you a retirement plan fiduciary but unsure of what's required of you? Does it scare you to be held personally liable for bad decisions? Do you have a sneaking suspicion that your plan is paying too much in fees but you're not sure how to find out? Are you worried that your employees won't be able to retire? If the answer to any of these questions is "Yes," this book is for you. "Josh Itzoe has a remarkable capacity for seeing through the maze of regulations surrounding qualified plans to the handful of core ideals by which successful plans must operate. This is a great, understandable guide for plan sponsors." -Pete Swisher, CFP, CPC, Vice President and Senior Institutional Consultant, Unified Trust Company, N.A. and author of "401 (k) Fiduciary Governance: An Advisor's Guide" "Fixing the 401(k) is a bold and excellent work. Josh Itzoe reminds us that excellence is desperately needed within our private retirement system. By following the solid principles shared in this book, Itzoe reveals how any employer, large or small, can build and operate an excellent 401(k). The 401(k) is the mechanism that over fifty million people will rely upon to help their retirement dreams become a reality. This book is the starting point for employers who want to understand how to make their 401(k) truly excellent and help secure the common good of society." -Matthew D. Hutcheson, Congressional Expert and Independent Pension Fiduciary

The Complete Idiot's Guide To Managing Your Money, 4th Edition

The Complete Idiot's Guide To Managing Your Money, 4th Edition
Author: Christy Heady
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2012-09-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1615643877

Expert financial columnist Robert K. Heady and financial writer Christy Heady take readers step-by-step through the process of getting their finances under control. With new, updated content for today's post-boom, cautious climate, this author team gives readers the knowledge they need to succeed. New content includes expanded and updated coverage on debt and expense management; updated and additional information on financial law; and up-to-date data based on forecasts, trends, and projected economic recovery. 3 million people have lost their jobs and Americans are in 'personal' debt to a record total of $2 trillion. All-new and updated content on the latest developments in investing, the economy, and the markets.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Managing Your Money

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Managing Your Money
Author: Robert Heady
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2004-12-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781592572984

Offers advice on creating a long-term financial plan, shopping for insurance and mortgages, managing credit card debt, and establishing a good credit rating.

Managing Your Firm's 401(k) Plan

Managing Your Firm's 401(k) Plan
Author: Matthew X. Smith
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 515
Release: 2010-07-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470875895

An objective resource for managing your firm's 401(k) plan With the recent uncertainty in the economy and financial markets, 401(k) plans are now under more scrutiny than ever. Written for finance and benefit professionals who are responsible for the management, operations, or oversight of their company's 401(k) plan, Managing Your Firm's 401(k) Plan offers a guide to designing and managing a 401(k) with a focus on financial, fiduciary, and regulatory standards. While there are plenty of books on 401(k) plans written for the individual investor, there are very few resources for professionals involved in 401(k) management. This book effectively fills that void It was specifically written for professionals involved in 401(k) management It includes regulatory and fiduciary information needed for compliance purposes It was created by experienced experts in the defined contribution plan arena Topics covered throughout this insightful guide include measuring retirement readiness, establishing plan governance, managing the plan's investment menu, monitoring record keeper performance, communicating effectively with employees, helping participants manage their retirement income, and much more.

401k - Forty Years Later

401k - Forty Years Later
Author: Ted Benna
Publisher: Xulon Press
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2018-08-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781545643273

Compassion International I am often asked whether I tried to patent my unique 401k interpretation. The answer is, "Yes," but I was told that was not possible. I assume I would have received some type of royalty, otherwise, which ultimately would be paid by participants. If you have benefitted from 401k as a participant or are one of the many professionals engaged in the 401k business, you can express your thanks to me by contributing to Compassion International (Cl). You do this by supporting a child each month. Cl has been working tirelessly to improve the lives of children across the developing world since 1962. Their efforts have helped lift more than two million children out of poverty. Your gift of $45 per month can empower a child to overcome poverty and achieve his/her dreams. You can also support Cl by making a one-time gift or periodic gifts to one or more special projects. These include the following: - water and Sanitation -providing the essential basics of life - health and Nutrition -Defending a child's healthy future - youth Development -Unlocking a person's potential - survival -Securing a child's opportunity at life Go to www.compassion.org to learn more. On a side note, you are already supporting these projects if you bought a copy of this book because 50% of the net proceeds are contributed to these projects; however, please do not let that fact stop you from doing more. Cl is a great organization. More than 80% of all revenue goes to meeting these special needs. I have known one former board member and one current board member for many years. ABOUT TED BENNA Ted Benna is commonly referred to as the "father of 401(k)" because he created and gained IRS approval of the first 401(k) savings plan. Ted has received many citations for his accomplishments including: - 2001 National Jefferson Award recipient for Greatest Public Service by a Private Citizen - 2001 Player of the Year selected by Defined Contribution News - one of eight individuals selected by Money Magazine for its special 20th Anniversary Issue Hall of Fame - selected by Business Insurance as one the four People of the Century - one of ten selected by Mutual Fund Market News for its special 10th Anniversary Issue Legends in Our Own Time - lifetime Achievement Award by Defined Contribution News 2005 - investment News - 2017 Icon & Innovators Ted has also been profiled in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Institutional Investors, Pension & Investments, USA Today, Employee Benefit News, Human Resource Executive, Fortune, Plan Sponsor, Kiplinger, Politico and many other publications. Ted has authored four books including 401(k) for Dummies. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3 verses 5 and 6 - The NIV Study Bible - New International Version

A Manager's Guide to Strategic Retirement Plan Management

A Manager's Guide to Strategic Retirement Plan Management
Author: Daniel Cassidy
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2006-05-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470039221

"Daniel Cassidy has written a detailed, comprehensive guide for managers to understand and succeed at the ongoing process of managing a company retirement plan. If motivating your employees is important to you as a manager, this book is an essential key to your success." --Josh Gordon, author of Presentations That Change Minds and Selling 2.0 Written by renowned retirement benefits planning specialist Daniel Cassidy, A Manager's Guide to Strategic Retirement Plan Management focuses on current best practices regarding company-sponsored retirement plans within the United States. Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, this valuable guide will aid managers in applying strategic thinking to their retirement plan management activities--whether it be a 401(k) plan, investing in company stock, or a traditional defined benefit plan. It will also help you to view retirement plans in a holistic manner--ever more necessary given the unpredictable economy and recent troubles with companies such as Enron and WorldCom. Covering everything from administrative issues to financial and legal responsibilities, A Manager's Guide to Strategic Retirement Plan Management will allow you to make the best decisions possible while managing this ongoing process and help you find solutions that best fit your organization's specific needs.