by Claudia Mott | Oct 8, 2023 | 401(K), Retirement
This article, authored by Claudia Mott, was originally posted on NJMoneyhelp.com ___________________________________________________________________ Q. I’m getting ready to change jobs. The new job has a 401(k) and my old one did too. I plan to save as much as I can.... 
by Claudia Mott | Apr 23, 2023 | 401(K), Retirement
This article, authored by Claudia Mott, was originally posted on NJMoneyhelp.com ___________________________________________________________________ Q. I’m 25 and I invest in my 401(k). I know I’m not supposed to panic about the stock market but I’m really afraid of... 
by Claudia Mott | Apr 22, 2022 | 401(K), unemployment
This post, authored by Claudia Mott, originally appeared on NJMoneyhelp.com Q. What happens to your 401(k) if you get fired? — Concerned A. We’re sorry to hear that you lost your job, but your 401(k) should not be a problem for you. A company-sponsored 401(k)... 
by Claudia Mott | Apr 8, 2022 | 401(K), Medicare
This post, authored by Claudia Mott, originally appeared on NJMoneyhelp.com Q. Does 401(k) income count against your Medicare premium? — Unsure A. The calculation of Medicare premiums is important to understand. Let’s start with the basics. Medicare insurance is... 
by Claudia Mott | Dec 18, 2020 | 401(K), Social Security, Tax Planning
Q. If I start taking Social Security at age 62, is there a ceiling on what I take out of my 401(k) for the year? I know that if I work there is a ceiling of approximately $18,000 before Social Security starts taking money back, but does that apply to disbursements of... 
by Claudia Mott | Sep 25, 2020 | 401(K), 401(K) Rollover, IRA, IRA Rollover, Retirement
Q. I left my retirement funds in the 401(k) of my previous employer. It’s invested very conservatively, so I haven’t lost much since 2008 but I haven’t gained much either. Is there any advantage – or any reason – to move the money to an IRA? For all...