The Blog at Wiegand Financial
How to not run out of money in retirement
The last three years have made this perennial question more urgent than ever: how do I know my retirement savings will be enough? Read more
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How to invest in an HSA – and why you should
Most of us don't think to invest in an HSA and instead treat it as emergency savings. This could be a mistake, however. Read more
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The Ten Commandments of Portfolio Protection
The financial landscape is still full of uncertainty, so here are some perennial investing principles for good and bad times alike. Read more
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Should you pay off debt with your IRA?
Ideally you will only use your retirement savings for, well... retirement. But perhaps a ton of high-interest debt is the exception? Read more
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Will a trip to Disneyland torpedo your retirement?
There is a hazy but nonetheless widespread idea that every kid should get to go to Disneyland at least once. Is that realistic? Read more
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How to time your IRA rollover
If you're looking to roll over a 401(k) into an IRA, should you wait for the market to be up, or down... or neither? Read more
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Target-date funds: a little too easy
Target-date funds can be a great fit for some investors because of their convenience. But convenience always comes with a price. Read more
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How to kickstart your kids’ investing
When my kids (ages 10, 9, 2, and baby) are old enough to start investing, the first account I will encourage them to open is a… Read more
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The investment “rule” you should actually ignore
Sure, we all know that rules of thumb are imprecise and should not be viewed as ironclad laws. But this one is frankly garbage. Read more
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When to spend your dividends
Reinvesting dividends is usually a good idea. But there are instances where it may be more appropriate to take the money and run. Read more
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