401(k) Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) now start at age 72
401(k) plans can help you save for retirement in a significantly tax-advantaged way. However, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires
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Month: November 2021
Meet $VOTE: Channeling Our Values Through Shareholder Engagement
Today, we are excited to announce that we will begin integrating the $VOTE ETF, recently launched by Engine No. 1,
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Three LGBTQ+ Influencers Share Tips For Successful Financial Planning
We sat down with three influencers to pull back the curtain on some of the unique factors of LGBTQ+ financial
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Introducing the RIA Tech Suite
The RIA Tech Suite brings together complementary technology platforms to help automate critical back-office tasks for advisors. Along with RIA
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How Memestocks Affected Investors’ Actions And Emotions
Money and emotions have long gone hand-in-hand, and this is no more apparent than during significant financial crises. From the
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SECURE Act 2.0: What it means for 401(k) Plans
On May 5th, the House Ways and Means Committee unanimously passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021. The
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A Guide to Safe Harbor 401(k) Plans
“Your 401(k) plan failed.” Those words can strike fear in the hearts of even the most seasoned business owners. However,
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Financial Advice From Betterment’s LGBTQ+ Community
While not everybody feels that their identity affects their finances, queer people face disproportionate levels of homelessnness, carry more debt,
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What Employers Should Know About Timing of 401(k) Contributions
Timing of employee 401(k) contributions (including loan repayments) When must employee contributions and loan repayments be withheld from payroll? This
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Why (And How) Betterment Is Using Julia
At Betterment, we’re using Julia to power the projections and recommendations we provide to help our customers achieve their financial
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