The 401(k) plan has been in the news of late, as lawmakers have turned their focus on the tax system. In order to increase current tax revenue (without having to “raise” tax rates), one proposal being floated is that employee contributions to such plans would no longer be on a “pre-tax” basis....
Planning as a Singleton
At some point in your life, you may find yourself living alone. It could be in your apartment when you get your first job after college. It could be after a divorce in midlife or in old age after the death of a spouse. Regardless of your age or relationship status, living alone carries unique financial circumstances....