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A SEP IRA offers employers and their employees a tax-friendly way to save for retirement. As it currently stands, with a traditional IRA you can contribute $6,500. This is a decent amount of money. However, with a SEP IRA you can place nearly 10 times that amount in your account during the current tax year. That's upward of $66,000 per SEP IRA.
At the same time, keep in mind that SEP IRA annual contribution limits can't exceed the lesser of these two conditions:
25% of your total compensation....
Lenders look at your credit report to determine whether you qualify for a loan or credit card. Inaccurate information could lead to an unfavorable interest rate or outright denial of your application. You should periodically request copies of your credit reports and check them for errors. If you find a mistake, act immediately to have it corrected so it doesn’t hurt your chances of obtaining credit.
How an Error Might Have OccurredIf you have a common name, your records could have gotten mixed...
After working hard at the same job for years, you’ve saved up enough money and hit the age where you can finally retire. Congratulations! Retirement can be an exciting time full of new journeys, personal growth and, of course, some well-deserved R&R.
Although adequate savings and a responsible budget are essential for a happy post-work life, money isn’t everything. In fact, studies suggest many people have trouble adjusting to retirement, and some may even become depressed.
Now that you’re out...
Open shelving is as popular as ever given, its versatility and ability to adapt, to any kitchen style. Open shelving offers easy access to frequently used kitchen items. They also provide a place for displaying decorative items such as baskets, plates, and cookbooks that add a pop of personality to your kitchen.
An open-door policy
If you are only planning to include a shelf or two open shelving installation can be a simple DIY project You can choose interesting brackets or corbels made from me...
Are you looking for out-of-the-box decorating ideas for your space? Below are a handful of interesting accent ideas to up the creativity of your interior design.
Hanging accent lights. Caged, bubbled, modern, antique—there are myriad styles for hanging accent lights, which can be clustered, paired or used solo to fill up an empty corner or decorate a blank wall.
Mantels. Who says a mantel should only sit above a fireplace? You can easily install a freestanding mantel to rest photos, art or your...
Getting ready to move into your new home can be a hectic experience. From getting items out of storage to transferring items from your old home into your new space, it’s easy to lose track of things. That’s why it is important to keep track of essential items during the move.
While you’ll pack most of your belongings into a variety of boxes, you should plan to keep some items separated or clearly marked as a survival kit to make the first day or two in your home much easier. If you can, keep th...
Maximalism is an interior design and decorating style that embraces bold and eclectic aesthetics. It is the opposite of minimalism, which focuses on simplicity and reducing excess. Maximalism creates vibrant, lively and pleasingly unexpected personal spaces, emphasizing the mixture and layering of textures, patterns, colors and materials. Here are some design tips to consider when creating your maximalist home.
Stay bold
In a maximalist space, you'll often find an abundance of art, accessories...
