Smart money lessons from everyday Savers.

The following post by Dan Greenshields, President of ING DIRECT Investing, was originally posted on Huffingtonpost.com on January 12, 2012. Despite some good economic news over the last couple months – particularly the drop in the national unemployment rate – …

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Three 401(k) reforms that can help save America’s retirement.

The following post is written by Stuart Robertson, General Manager at ShareBuilder401k. Since its introduction 30 years ago, the 401(k) has evolved in a lot of smart and innovative ways. Starting as a basic savings tool in 1981, today’s 401(k) …

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How 401(k) profit sharing helps small business owners maximize their savings.

The following post is written by Stuart Robertson, General Manager at ShareBuilder401k. It originally appeared on Forbes.com on November 1, 2011. When the IRS recently announced new initiatives that will increase 401(k) contribution limits, the one that drew the greatest …

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Stocks too pricey for your blood? Try fractional shares.

Given the stock market’s recent rollercoaster ride, some investors may be hesitant about plunking their hard-earned cash in the market. But it pays to remember that it can also be a time of great opportunity, and many fearless investors are …

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Back-to-school is about backpacks, lunchboxes and money skills.

The following article by ShareBuilder president Dan Greenshields was originally published on Reuters.com on August 31, 2011. Parents everywhere are preparing to send their kids back to school. It’s time for new backpacks, lunchboxes, pens, pencils, clothes and electronics. Back-to-school season …

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Invest in smart summer reading

This post originally appeared in the Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch on July 14, 2011. Summer is here, which means the beach reading season is upon us. ShareBuilder president Dan Greenshields recommends these three books that offer great entertainment (and a …

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Pulling back the curtain on the Rebalancing Act

This is the 3nd in a series of three posts about Women & Retirement. Read the previous post. One of the biggest investment mistakes modern women make is neglecting to regularly rebalance their portfolio. If you’re not rebalancing, then the …

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Don’t procrastinate, allocate: Getting your assets in the right place.

This is the 2nd in a series of three posts about Women & Retirement. Read the first post. The investment pie’s baked—time to slice it up. OK, so you know how much to save for your retirement and you’ve begun …

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