Max out your IRA. You can contribute up to $5,500 to an IRA in 2014, which jumps to $6,500 if you are age 50 or older. To max out this type of account over the course of the year, you would need to contribute $458 per month, or $542 monthly if you are age 50 or older.ake advantage of 401(k) catch-up contributions. Workers age 50 and older can contribute an additional $5,500 to their 401(k) in 2014, or a total of $23,000. To save this much, you'll need to set your twice-a-month 401(k) contributions to $958 or contribute $1,917 per month.
There is a high demand for MRI technologists, with employment growing faster than average in hospitals, doctors' offices, clinics, and specialty radiology or imaging centers. To become an MRI technician, you must have an associate's degree, complete a training program, and pass a certification exam. An MRI technician needs an associate's degree in radiologic technology or a related field in addition to 1 to 2 years studying in an MRI technology certification program.
1 Note that some colleges may require you to complete a Certified Nursing Associate (CNA) course before being accepted into a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS) program. 2  If you already have a Bachelorâs degree or Associateâs degree and want to become an ultrasound technician, the diploma program may be the best option. You can also take a four year program, and graduate with a bachelors degree. 2  Stay away from eight week or six month programs. 3  Not only do they not prepare you adequately for a career as an ultrasound technician, but it will hardly matter as you will not be competitive in the job market.