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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.
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How To Calculate Taxable Amount Of An IRA Distribution

By Roger Wohlner on March 5, 2021
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 the Traditional and the Roth IRA offer great tax advantages for those focused on growth, users need […]
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Should You Be Investing Only Using Index Funds?

By Roger Wohlner on August 1, 2020
Index mutual funds and ETFs have become popular with investors of all types. Most offer low expenses and in many cases index funds outperform many of the actively managed peers. Many investors might be considering investing only using index funds in their portfolio. Let’s look at some of the aspects of doing this that investors […]
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Index Mutual Funds vs ETFs: Which Is Better?

By Roger Wohlner on June 8, 2020
Index funds have gained in popularity in recent years due to their relatively low cost compared to most actively managed funds. This is largely due to the fact that many index funds have outperformed a high percentage of their actively managed counterparts.  Given these and other attributes, you may be thinking that investing primarily via […]
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Can I Cash Out My 401(k) Without Quitting My Job? 

By Roger Wohlner on May 23, 2020
The question of whether you can get cash from your 401(k) without leaving your employer is yes, in most cases.  The actual means to do so can vary from plan to plan. In doing so, it is important to note that an employer offering the plan (known as the plan sponsor) can opt-in or out […]
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Index Funds vs Individual Stocks: Which Is Better?

By Roger Wohlner on April 9, 2020
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 about ourselves. One common choice 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 […]
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