Withdrawing from a 401k plan or IRA before the age of 59 ½ will result in penalties and taxes unless the withdrawals qualify for an exemption. The government allows for penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans in the event of hardship, but the amount taken from...
To some people, achieving financial goals seems like an impossible dream. Many Americans fear they can’t afford to retire due to rising costs of living, increased debt, a lack of retirement savings, and confusion over retirement planning and investing. Yet Alloy...
The FTC and Microsoft battled in court in an antitrust lawsuit in the 1990’s when Microsoft was accused of attempting to maintain a monopoly position in the personal computer market. The case resulted in a settlement being reach in 1994 that involved...
The Walt Disney Company is known for entertaining people across the globe, but current stock prices hint that the mass media conglomerate may have lost some of its magic. Disney stocks were downgraded last week by investment advisory company KeyBanc Capital Markets...
Understanding investment options can lead to better decision making and help meet future financial goals, yet nearly half of Americans don’t invest because they don’t know how, they don’t think they have the money to do so, or they feel they can’t afford to risk...
