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Can you keep your 401k if you file for bankruptcy?
Absolutely...it is always exempt from seizure or use and will NOT be taken.
At what age must you begin to withdraw your 401k according to the IRS?
The IRS do not specify an actual age that the 401K mist be withdrawn. The longer it is left then the more money it will accrue. Therefore it is a good idea to keep it as long as possible.
What are the differences between contributing to a pre-tax 401k and a Roth 401k, and how do these options impact my retirement savings?
Contributing to a pre-tax 401k reduces your taxable income now, but you pay taxes on withdrawals in retirement. A Roth 401k is funded with after-tax money, so withdrawals in retirement are tax-free. The choice impacts your retirement savings by affecting when you pay taxes on the money and how much you ultimately keep.
What is the process for 401k vesting after termination of employment?
After termination of employment, the process for 401k vesting typically involves determining how much of the employer-contributed funds the employee is entitled to keep based on the vesting schedule. If the employee is fully vested, they can keep the entire amount. If not fully vested, they may only keep a portion of the employer-contributed funds based on the vesting schedule.
What does Hawk and Dove mean in financial terms?
Financial hawks favor low inflation over high economic growth, and want interest rates set high to keep inflation low. Financial doves prefer low interest rates and believe inflation has a minimal impact on society.
What is a pay increase to keep up with inflation called?
Cost-of-living increase.
What is the definition of economic inflation?
Economic inflation or just inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising. Central banks attempt to stop severe inflation, along with severe deflation, in an attempt to keep the excessive growth of prices to a minimum. Inflation or deflation will always occur in a economy but the role of the Fed is to make less severe.
What does inflation guard mean?
This coverage extension automatically increases the building amounts of insurance by 2% per quarter. This is done at no additional cost and is an attempt to keep pace with inflation. http://www.coverageglossary.com/explanations/ltr676.htm
How did the cost of living in 1970's compare to the cost of living in 2012?
During the 1970'2 the cost of living was much less than it is today. But you must keep in mind that salaries today are also greater than they were in the 1970's. The cost of living will keep climbing due to inflation in the market but hopefully people's salaries are able to keep up.
What is the 2011 SS increase?
The 2011 Social Security (SS) increase refers to the 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) applied to Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments, effective in January 2011. This increase was implemented to help beneficiaries keep pace with inflation and rising living costs. It marked the first COLA increase since 2009, as there were no adjustments in 2010 due to low inflation rates.
Should I rollover my 401k?
It depends on why you are considering rolling your 401K. If you are switching jobs the answer is yes roll your 401k unless you can just keep it with the company it is with. Usually there is a 10% early withdrawal fee or penalty that is applied to roll it and if you can just keep it where it is at you won't have to pay that. If you are considering an investment they can be more risky.
Why is the rates of UPS going up?
Many shipping companies like UPS have an annual rate increase to keep up with inflation and the rising costs of materials, including gas. UPS had to adjust their prices to keep up with fuel charges that were cutting into their profit margins
How does inflation impact the increase in wages?
Inflation can impact the increase in wages by reducing the purchasing power of the money earned. When prices rise due to inflation, wages may need to increase to keep up with the higher cost of living. However, if wages do not increase at the same rate as inflation, workers may find that their real wages, or the amount of goods and services they can buy with their income, decrease.
Why does the cost of living keep rising?
because some people doesn't pay income tax and so thy need to increase the prices.
Can you keep your 401k if you file for bankruptcy?
Absolutely...it is always exempt from seizure or use and will NOT be taken.
Is the cost of living adjustment for wage earners the same?
Not at all. Many if not most wage earners get no cost of living adjustment. Those who do get significantly less than 100% of the cost of living - keep this in mind the next time you hear that wage increases cause inflation!
Why doesn't rising air just keep rising all the way into space?
Gravity
