School of Saving and Investing

The School of Savings & Investing, presented by Meld University, conducts classes and publishes articles to help you stay abreast of the world of investing.

Red white and blue buttons with stars, stripes, and “CARES Act”. The CARES Act makes important changes to Required Minimum Distributions (RMD’s) for Retirement Accounts.
What the CARES Act means for Required Minimum Distributions (RMD’s)
 August 13, 2020

School of Saving and Investing

The majority of media buzz on the CARES Act has been about fiscal stimulus. However, those nearing retirement should pay attention to RMD modifications for 2020.

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Annuities: The Basics, and the 2 Biggest Myths
 August 24, 2019

School of Saving and Investing

Annuities have gotten a great deal of attention in the media lately. In this article we examine the basics and the 2 biggest myths surrounding investing in annuities.

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Situational Investing – The Concept
 February 1, 2019

School of Saving and Investing

Situational Investing – the concept is simple at first glance. People know they should invest according to their specific situation, but it not that simple.

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IRS Provides Guidelines for Safe-Harbor Hardship Distributions from 401(k) Plans
 April 13, 2017

School of Saving and Investing

In its March 2, 2017 Employee Plan News publication, the IRS included their memorandum providing guidelines for examiners to determine if a section 401(k) plan hardship distribution is “deemed to be on account of an immediate and heavy financial need” under the safe-harbor standards.