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This week’s money mood: Retirement glam

Two roads leading off into the distance, one light green and one dark green.

401(k) or IRA: How to Choose Where to Put Your Money

Step one: Decide to start investing for retirement. (Fist bump.) Step two: Decide where to put the money.

glide path

The plan for how your investment portfolio will change over time to become more conservative (aka lower the overall risk) the closer you get to when you will need the money. Picture a plane slowing down to “glide” before it touches ground. (Yep, we do this for you at Ellevest.)

A text chat between two people. One person said, “Roth or Traditional IRA?” and the other said, “Let’s start building the retirement you deserve.”

1:1 Retirement Check-Up

Meet with a financial planner to see how you’re doing and get advice for what comes next.

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What The Elle - How to Pick Your Retirement Account

This week’s money mood: Retirement glam

401(k) or IRA: How to Choose Where to Put Your Money

glide path

1:1 Retirement Check-Up

$$ win of the week

Join Ellevest and get special discounts on all 1:1 coaching sessions.

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