401-K Episodes

In today’s episode, we unpack how much Amazon knows about you, cover a few money stories from the news, and answer listener questions, then Ralph kicks off Life Insurance Week with a quick 15-minute check. In This Episode ✓ What Amazon’s About You page knows about you ✓ How to find and edit your own profile ✓ Money stories from the news that could hit your wallet ✓ Three listener questions on bills, debt, and retirement accounts ✓ Life Insurance Week: a 15-minute check to get started Resou...

Thinking about borrowing from your own 401(k)? This episode covers the four costs most people miss, plus a scam tax twist and the Zelle trap. In This Episode ✓ A pig butchering victim who lost $600,000, then got a $225,000 IRS bill ✓ The friend who pays for everything, and the red flags to watch for ✓ The 401(k) loan: four costs of paying yourself back ✓ A $4,000 hybrid premium and five drawbacks dealers skip ✓ The Zelle "friends and family" trap ✓ Check in on this week's Money Move: list ...

Today, we're diving into the nitty-gritty of financial freedom, and spoiler alert: it’s all about breaking free from that pesky financial stress. Our financial evangelist, Ralph Estep Jr., is here to guide us through some serious financial discussions, whether you're eyeing that Secure Act 2.0 and how it impacts retirement savings or pondering the mysterious Form 8606. We're also covering the wild world of side hustles—yes, those little gigs that can help fatten your wallet without taking over y...

Thinking about what to do with your 401k when you switch jobs is like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube—it's confusing and a little stressful! Today, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of managing that retirement savings. Candice, a listener of the show, is feeling the heat about her options, and we're here to break it down. From rolling it over to an IRA to possibly leaving it with your old employer, we’ll explore the pros and cons of each choice. It’s all about making smart decisions that ensure ...