simplified employee pension

Are My Retirement Funds Safe From Creditors?

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Q. I understand that in certain circumstances IRA and 401(k) money may be protected from a lawsuit. However, if a person is retired and has rolled over their ERISA plan to an account with a financial institution, are those funds still protected? A. Generally speaking, yes. The laws can vary by state. “Under federal law, … Read more

I’m Draining My SEP Retirement Funds to Keep Up My Credit Score. – Diana

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“Dear Steve, At over 50 with excellent credit score and lines; self-employed for 25 years until recent couple of years (digital age/economy caused inability to rebound thus far), and after a nasty divorce over 5 years ago (which started the debt cycle – he dragged me through court), and a relo back home to Michigan … Read more