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Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on April 17th, 2023

Understanding how your savings can work for you is an important part of creating your financial future. If you’re curious about personal finance and want to learn more, here are some common questions we hear from new clients.

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Mega Backdoor Roth: What It Is and How It Works

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on April 17th, 2023

If you're looking for a way to save more for retirement than what traditional 401(k) or IRA accounts allow, a mega backdoor Roth might be worth considering. This is a strategy that enables individuals to contribute significantly more after-tax dollars to their retirement accounts than they would be able to otherwise.

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It's Never Too Late to Save for Retirement

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on January 19th, 2023

Retirement can sneak up on you.

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Secure Act 2.0 - What's It All About?

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on January 19th, 2023

In one of its final acts of 2022, Congress approved a massive year-end spending bill that includes the long-anticipated retirement savings package known as SECURE Act 2.0.  

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Five Steps to Recession-Proof Your Finances

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on September 16th, 2022

Set against a backdrop of outsized inflation and a wildly volatile stock market, the threat of a recession is enough to make almost anyone feel uneasy.

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‘Just stop buying lattes’: The origins of a millennial housing myth

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on July 18th, 2022

Financial gurus want young home shoppers to stop complaining and cut back on small luxuries. But there are broader affordability issues at play.

Consider the 21st century’s most ubiquitous piece of financial advice: “Can’t afford a house? Just stop buying lattes.”

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Why recessions are inevitable

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on July 18th, 2022

As markets continue to wobble and more people discuss the possibility of heading into a recession, let me share a fundamental truth about money:

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How Does the SECURE Act Impact Saving After Age 70?

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on July 18th, 2022

You're never too old to keep saving. And now the SECURE Act gives you added incentive—even past age 70.

According to a recent GALLUP survey, 63% of Americans plan on working part-time in retirement. And I think that makes a lot of sense. After all, working part-time not only provides some extra income, it’s also a way to stay active and engaged.

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What Are the Five Major Types of Renewable Energy?

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on June 30th, 2022

Awareness around climate change is shaping the future of the global economy in several ways.

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Ready, Set, RMDs Are Back On Track For 2021

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on March 16th, 2021

The year 2020 is one of the most eventful in recent times, and changes to the rules that govern retirement accounts are no exception. One of these changes is the waiver of required minimum distributions (RMDs) for 2020. As a result of this waiver, you are not required to take RMDs from your IRA for 2020.

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