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Author: Roger Wohlner

Roger is a financial writer who brings his extensive experience as a financial advisor to his writing. His work has been featured in TheStreet, Investopedia, Morningstar Magazine, Go Banking Rates, US News & World Report, Yahoo! Finance, The Motley Fool, and a number of other sites. His blog The Chicago Financial Planner provides information on a wide range of financial topics.
Roger Wohlner

Author: Roger Wohlner

Roger is a financial writer who brings his extensive experience as a financial advisor to his writing. His work has been featured in TheStreet, Investopedia, Morningstar Magazine, Go Banking Rates, US News & World Report, Yahoo! Finance, The Motley Fool, and a number of other sites. His blog The Chicago Financial Planner provides information on a wide range of financial topics.
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How To Calculate Taxable Amount Of An IRA Distribution

By Roger Wohlner on June 15, 2024
Some of the most well-known investment vehicles, known as IRAs, offer an opportunity to save for retirement in a tax-advantaged way. Whether it is tax-deferred or tax-free, these vehicles can help you secure a wealthy retirement. While both a Traditional and Roth IRA offer great tax advantages for those focused on growth, users need to […]
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Is $50,000 Per Year A Good Salary In 2025?

By Roger Wohlner on August 20, 2023
You’ve done it. You have landed a job in your field at a salary of $50,000. But you may quickly be asking yourself a pivotal question; is $50,000 a good amount of annual income? The answer, of course, is not that simple. It has a lot of variables. Right off the bat, the median American […]
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Can I Cash Out My 401(k) Without Quitting My Job? 

By Roger Wohlner on March 9, 2022
The question of whether you can get cash from your 401(k) without leaving your employer is yes, in most cases. The actual means of doing so can vary significantly from plan to plan. When going through this process, it is important to note that an employer offering the plan (known as the plan sponsor) can […]
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Index Funds vs Individual Stocks: Which Is Better?

By Roger Wohlner on December 21, 2021
As investors, we have several types of investments at our disposal. But what we choose is often shaped by our beliefs about the world and ourselves. One common decision for all stock market investors is the choice between purchasing individual stocks or investing in a group of stocks through index funds. The latter can take […]
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