Chalk Talk with Coach Scott: Roth vs. Traditional
USAA Certified Financial Planner Scott Halliwell (Coach Scott) uses a farmer’s field to explain the difference between Roth and Traditional IRAs.
Recession Repair: 6 Steps to Get Your Retirement Back on Track
Did your retirement train get knocked completely off the tracks as it passed through the Great Recession of 2008? If so, you’re not alone. Despite officially ending in mid-2009, our country’s most recent financial fiasco left countless ...
Dave Says: Why Not to Cash Out
Is it a good idea for a married couple in their early thirties, who have a lot of student loan debt, to cash out one of their 401(k)s to pay it off? Marcy Dear Marcy, No way! You never cash out a 401(k) or IRA to pay off debt, unless it’s to ...
4 Reasons to Check Out The New Roth TSP
As a financial planner, I’ve told countless folks there’s no silver bullet to fix their financial ailments. But the new Roth TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) introduced this year could be a cure to one of my recurring headaches. You see, ...
Roth IRA: Don’t Let the Best 10 Years Pass You By
I had a conversation the other day with an acquaintance who happened to be a disenchanted lawyer; I’m sure you all know one of those. The lure of a big-firm paycheck had finally given way to her need to have a life, and she was in the process of ...
Strategic Investing Tips for Guard Families
Do you know you need to invest for your future, but don’t know how to go about it? Don’t feel like the Lone Ranger. Many Americans feel exactly the same way — especially considering the recent stock market meltdown. It can be a ...
What’s an IRA Anyway?
Whenever I hear the question “So, what is USAA’s IRA paying?” I know it’s time to take a step back and get to understand the member’s needs and investment experience. After all, an IRA is not an investment in itself.
Top Military Money Mistakes
You’ve been fighting al-Qaida and the Taliban for what seems like an eternity and doing it thousands of miles away. In exchange, the military provides a steady paycheck, fashionable clothes, and food and shelter. And, if you hang in there ...