For Women
Planning Your Future
You’ll need more than a crystal ball to predict a secure life and a comfortable retirement. Women have increasing responsibilities for managing their insurance and investments, legal affairs and retirement incomes. Your future is too important to leave to chance—so be informed about 401(k)s, mutual funds, preparing a will and naming trustees, protecting your assets and retiring debt.
Articles
ArticleBorrowing or withdrawing money from your 401(k) plan
ArticleCommon investment goals
ArticleEstimating your retirement income needs
ArticleFour Mistakes Women Make When Managing Money
ArticleHealth insurance in retirement
ArticleInvestment planning--the basics
ArticleLife insurance basics
ArticleMutual fund basics
ArticleRetirement planning--the basics
ArticleUnderstanding investment terms and concepts
ArticleWhen Should You Call an Attorney?
ArticleWhy Is It Called a 401(k)?
Tools
Tool401(k) Savings Calculator
Tool401(k) Spend It or Save It Calculator
ToolEmergency Savings Calculator
ToolEstate Tax Planning
ToolInflation protection options
ToolInvesting for retirement
ToolIRA eligibility flowchart- 2005
ToolLong Term Care Calculator
ToolRetirement Pension Planner
ToolRetirement Planner
ToolRoth IRA - how much can you contribute
ToolRoth vs. Traditional IRA
ToolSocial Security Benefits
FAQs
FAQCan I avoid the 10 percent penalty tax for early withdrawals from a traditional IRA?
FAQCan I roll a retirement plan distribution into an IRA?
FAQCan I still have a traditional IRA if I contribute to my 401(k) plan at work?
FAQDo I need an attorney to prepare my will?
FAQHow aggressive should I be when I invest for retirement?
FAQHow can we possibly save for retirement and our child's college education at the same time?
FAQHow long should I hang on to an investment?
FAQHow often do I need to review my estate plan?
FAQI think it's time to start planning for retirement. Where do I begin?
FAQShould I invest my extra cash or use it to pay off debt?
FAQWhat are the rules for IRA contributions?
FAQWhat does the term qualified plan mean?
FAQWhat happens if I start collecting Social Security after age 65?
FAQWhat is a living trust?
FAQWhat will happen if I die without a will?
FAQWhen I retire, how much will I receive from Social Security?
FAQWho should I name as trustee?

The 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy Web site offers general information for managing personal finances and does not recommend specific financial actions.  For financial advice tailored to your situation, please contact an expert such as a CPA or a personal financial advisor.