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What is A 401(k) Rollover And How Can It Impact You?
Moving jobs can come with many changes: cleaning out your desk, onboarding and learning a role at your new employer, and adjusting to a different team and office environment. One thing people don’t...
10 Things to Know About Your 401(k)
If you’re a member of the modern workforce, you likely have access to a 401(k). A 401(k) is a retirement savings vehicle sponsored by your employer. Through your 401(k), you’re able to contribute...
What’s a SEP IRA and How Does it Work?
Retirement planning for the self-employed can seem complicated and, often out of reach. Without a traditional workplace 401(k), many business owners and freelancers aren’t sure how to start putting...
Why it’s Time to Ask For That Raise
If you’ve been a long-time reader of the Workable Wealth blog, you know our team advocates for taking charge of your finances, even when it’s uncomfortable, like asking for a raise. Nobody is as...
What’s Your “Enough” Number?
Do you remember the ING commercials that asked consumers: What’s your number? The idea was that everyone has a “number” that defines how much they need to retire. While it’s absolutely true that you...
How to Analyze a New Job Offer
You got the job - congratulations! Going through an application process is never easy, and when you get an offer letter, it can be emotional - and give you a sense of validation. Whether you’ve...
What Should I Do With My Restricted Stock Units
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) can be an excellent way to grow your wealth. However, like everything with investing, it’s important to understand how they work, and how they fit into your...
Compound Interest – Your Money’s Best Friend
Compound interest sounds pretty fancy. In the world of financial planning, we often talk about how earning interest on your money – either through a high-yield savings account, or through investing...
Is the FIRE Movement for You?
Have you heard of the FIRE movement? No, it’s not the same thing as the FYRE movement (the documentary series that’s taking Netflix and Hulu by storm). FIRE - or Financial Independence, Retire Early...
Mary Beth Storjohann, CFP® is an author, speaker, and financial coach who takes a fun, no-nonsense approach in working with individuals and couples across the country, helping them make smart choices with their money.
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