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  • Variable Annuity vs. 401K vs IRA

    Variable Annuity vs. 401K vs IRA

    April 14, 2026

    • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance
    • Variable Annuity vs. 401K vs IRA
    • Market Overview

  • Variable Annuity vs 401(k) vs IRA: A Beginner’s Guide

    Variable Annuity vs 401(k) vs IRA: A Beginner’s Guide

    April 13, 2026

    Variable annuities are rarely a substitute for 401(k)s and IRAs. This guide breaks down fees, tax treatment, and when a plain vanilla variable annuity like Vanguard’s might make sense—plus why a taxable brokerage account often wins anyway.

  • ETFs Can Match Lowest Cost Funds in 401(k) Plans

    ETFs Can Match Lowest Cost Funds in 401(k) Plans

    April 7, 2026

    • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance
    • ETFs Can Match Lowest Cost Funds in 401(k) Plans
    • Retirement Withdrawal Calculator
    • Market Overview

  • Your IRA Can Buy ETFs That Rival Even the Lowest-Cost Plan Funds

    Your IRA Can Buy ETFs That Rival Even the Lowest-Cost Plan Funds

    April 6, 2026

    You could almost find the lowest cost reputable ETFs that rival against those lowest funds offered in some large retirement plans.

  • April 2026 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

    April 2026 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

    April 1, 2026

    • War Mongering and Fear Mongering in Investments
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    • Market Overview: the Federal Reserve
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  • Wars and Investments

    Wars and Investments

    March 31, 2026

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    • Wars and Investments
    • Oil Price and Inflation Infographic
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  • FIRE: Financial Independence Retire Early Readiness

    FIRE: Financial Independence Retire Early Readiness

    March 24, 2026

    • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance
    • FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) Readiness Calculator
    • Market Overview

  • Oil Prices and Your Wallet

    Oil Prices and Your Wallet

    March 17, 2026

    • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance
    • Oil Prices and Your Wallet: Oil Price Impact Calculator
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  • Special Report: Iran War, Oil Price & Your Investments

    Special Report: Iran War, Oil Price & Your Investments

    March 10, 2026

    • Special Report: Iran War, Oil Price & Your Investments
    • Tools & Tips: Asset Location Calculator
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  • Layoff & Your Rights

    Layoff & Your Rights

    March 3, 2026

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    • Layoff & Your Rights
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  • March 2026 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

    March 2026 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

    March 3, 2026

    • AI: Human Foes or Friends
    • Interesting Funds Review: Closed-End REIT Funds
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  • Homeowners Insurance Is No Longer a Small Bill, In Some States It Can Reach 1.5% to 3% of Home Value

    Homeowners Insurance Is No Longer a Small Bill, In Some States It Can Reach 1.5% to 3% of Home Value

    March 2, 2026

    Home insurance is now a serious housing expense. Using Bankrate March 2026 data, this article compares state premiums and shows why California can approach 1.0% to 1.5% with earthquake coverage and parts of Florida can reach 2% to 3% with flood coverage.

  • What to Know If You Are Laid Off: A Primer on Your Rights and Benefits

    What to Know If You Are Laid Off: A Primer on Your Rights and Benefits

    March 2, 2026

    Layoffs are stressful, but early decisions on WARN pay, severance, health coverage, unemployment, and 401(k) vesting can materially affect your finances. This primer walks through what to check first and what to avoid.

  • Understand Mega Backdoor Roth Conversion

    Understand Mega Backdoor Roth Conversion

    February 24, 2026

    • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance
    • Understand Mega Backdoor Roth Conversion
    • Tools & Tips: Backdoor Roth IRA Pro-Rata Conversion Calculator
    • Market Overview

  • Mega Backdoor Roth Infographic

    Mega Backdoor Roth Infographic

    February 23, 2026

    The infographic to illustrate the differences among traditional 401k, Roth 401k, After Tax 401k and Mega Backdoor Roth Conversion.

  • IRS Is Giving Out Money

    IRS Is Giving Out Money

    February 10, 2026

    • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance
    • IRS Is Giving Out Money
    • Tools & Tips: RSU (Restricted Stock Unit) Calculator
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  • 2026 Tax Bonuses

    2026 Tax Bonuses

    February 9, 2026

    10 Real Tax Savings for 2026

  • The Federal Reserve Bank and Your Money

    The Federal Reserve Bank and Your Money

    February 3, 2026

    • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance
    • The Federal Reserve Bank and Your Money
    • Tools & Tips: 401(k) Investment Assistant
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  • February 2026 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

    February 2026 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

    February 3, 2026

    • Asset Allocation Funds and MyPlanIQ Composite Indicator 
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  • The Federal Reserve Bank Primer Infographic

    The Federal Reserve Bank Primer Infographic

    February 2, 2026

    Federal Reserve Bank’s balance sheet operation infographic

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