The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Synopsis:  A rundown of how the market turned out in 2018. The last quarter was a particular challenging year and December was especially volatile in 2018. Money in the News:  Portland Oregon man locked in Burger King Bathroom for an hour. As compensation, local manager offers man free Burger King Meals for life until district […]The post The Most Wonderful Time of the Year appeared first on Money On Tap.Is it too late to fix my retirement at 50?No — the 50s are the catch-up years by design. Catch-up provisions let you contribute above the standard limits to 401(k)s and IRAs, the HSA offers triple tax advantages for future healthcare costs, and a backdoor Roth can build a tax-free bucket even if your income is too high for direct contributions. Pair those with a segmented "bucket" strategy — instead of retreating to CDs and cash — and most late starts can still be rescued. The first step is knowing your income need, not chasing a number.