Financial Literacy: 401(k), 403(b), and Self-Directed IRA
41mBeginner2022-08-31
Authors

Winnie Sun
Financial Advisor, Speaker, Entrepreneur
Course details
You don’t need to be a certified financial planner to start saving for your future today. If you’re looking to boost your financial literacy and learn more about your options, join financial advisor Winnie Sun as she explains the basic concepts of planning for retirement, including the various plans available to choose from, such as 401(k), 403(b), IRA, pension plans, and more. Get tips on calculating your retirement income, and learn how to factor in Social Security with other sources of savings.
From company-sponsored plans to personal retirement accounts, Winnie helps demystify the real costs and benefits to give you a fair idea of what’s possible. By the end of this course, you’ll be prepared to make an informed decision about the options that work best for you.
From company-sponsored plans to personal retirement accounts, Winnie helps demystify the real costs and benefits to give you a fair idea of what’s possible. By the end of this course, you’ll be prepared to make an informed decision about the options that work best for you.
Skills covered
Personal FinanceProfessional DevelopmentDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Planning for the future
1. Company-Sponsored Retirement Plans
- 02 - How are a 401k, 403b, IRA, and pension different
- 03 - Never leave free money on the table
- 04 - IRS limits and maxing out
- 05 - Liquidity is your lifeline
2. Personal Retirement Plans
- 06 - Using an IRA plus a company plan
- 07 - Tax benefits of saving for retirement
- 08 - A quick primer on Social Security
3. Planning for the Future
- 09 - How much should you save
- 10 - When should you retire
- 11 - Drawing against retirement accounts
- 12 - How to leave a legacy with beneficiaries
Conclusion
- 13 - Putting your plan into action
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