Lockheed Martin 401(k) Match: How It Works in 2026
Lockheed matches 6% of pay plus 50% on up to 8% of employee contributions. Here’s how the match, vesting schedule, 2026 limits, and the Mega Backdoor Roth actually work.
Entries by Allen Mueller, CFA, CFP®
Reader Question: “I lost money on bonds. Should I sell?”
So, you lost money on bonds. The first question to ask yourself is – “Why did I decide that bonds belong in my portfolio in the first place?”
Here Are The Top 3 Raytheon Benefits You May Be Missing
Medical, dental, and vision insurance are standard. So is a 401(k) retirement plan. But there are several other Raytheon benefits that many employees aren’t fully utilizing or aren’t even aware of!
Should You Pay Off Debt Or Invest?
You’ve got extra cash! Maybe it’s from a raise, a bonus, or cutting expenses. Now, you want to improve your financial fitness but aren’t sure whether you should aggressively pay down debt or invest it.
Are I Bonds A Good Investment? (October 2022)
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last year, you’ve probably heard of I bonds.
What are they? Are I Bonds a good investment? Should you invest in I Bonds now, or are you late to the party?
The Advisor Series Part 2: Conflicts of Interest and Other Issues
First – what is a conflict of interest? Investopedia describes it as “A situation in which an entity or individual becomes unreliable because of a clash between personal (or self-serving) interests and professional duties or responsibilities.”
The Advisor Series Part 1: Fee-based, Flat-fee, Fee-only… What the F?
How are you supposed to figure out who to trust with your life savings?
My goal is to shine a light behind the curtain and arm you with information.
This set of articles, “The Advisor Series”, will help you understand the basics of pricing models, typical services provided, issues like conflicts of interest, and questions you should ask when deciding to work with a financial advisor/planner.
Dividends: Why You Shouldn’t Care About Them
Although dividend investing is popular among investors, that focus can be misguided. It should be considered more of a “feel good” strategy than a good strategy. In this post, I’ll explain why dividends are irrelevant.