Retirement Planning

Pension Or No Pension, Have a Plan for Creating Retirement Income

Here's proof that funding retirement has changed: In 1970, 45% of private-sector employees were covered by a pension plan.[1] Now, 4% are covered.[2] Pensions have largely been replaced by 401(k), IRAs, and similar retirement plans, and retirees must find a way to make their savings last throughout retirement. If you are lucky enough to have [...]

By |2020-08-03T01:05:42-04:00August 3rd, 2020|Financial Planning, Retirement Planning|

3 Things to Know About Your 401(k)

We all know that a 401(k) is one of the most important retirement planning tools we have. The potential tax benefits and power of compound interest can make it a great saving and investment tool for anyone who practices financial discipline and contributes regularly. There are several important things to know about your 401(k), such [...]

By |2020-07-26T20:16:10-04:00July 26th, 2020|Financial Planning, Retirement Planning|

3 Things to Know If You Don’t Want to Leave Your Retirement Income to Chance

If you're nearing the end of a long career or have recently retired, you know something about what it takes to be successful. Luck can help, but hard work and proper planning are much more important. It's the same with retirement. Deciding where your income will come from, working to help minimize your tax burden, [...]

By |2020-07-19T19:33:20-04:00July 19th, 2020|Financial Planning, Retirement Planning|

Preparing for Retirement Is Like Planning Your Summer

Summer is here, and whether you’re going to relax, visit friends, or take a trip, it’s important to consider how you will spend your time. As a kid, you probably looked forward to summer vacations where you had a break from responsibilities and your time was your own. Retirement is similar, except that it lasts [...]

By |2020-07-10T20:47:51-04:00July 10th, 2020|Retirement Planning|

3 Things to Know If You Plan on a Late Retirement

Retirement isn’t what it used to be: It’s typically longer and more active. Not everyone’s retirement will look the same, and not everyone’s has to. Maybe you’ll transition to part-time before fully retiring, or maybe you're looking forward to a second career doing something you love. 86% of Americans in their 50’s say they’ll work [...]

By |2020-06-29T01:53:41-04:00June 29th, 2020|Retirement Planning|

3 Strategies for Creating a Solid Retirement Plan

The past few months have caused many to worry about their financial future, and some may assume they can recoup their losses by delaying retirement or working in retirement. A recent survey found that 54% of Americans say they’d like to continue working in retirement, while 40% say they worry they won’t be able to [...]

By |2020-06-08T04:50:18-04:00June 8th, 2020|Retirement Planning|

How The Coronavirus Shutdown Could Affect You in the Long-Term

Recent events have everyone wondering when a sense of normalcy will return. But the answer isn’t as simple as hoping for a date when stay-at-home orders will be lifted. No one knows if there is a long recession to come, or if the economy will bounce back in the near future. Although things may seem [...]

By |2020-05-04T14:35:24-04:00May 4th, 2020|Financial Planning, Retirement Planning|

Low Interest Rates, Market Volatility, and Your Retirement

Planning for retirement is never a "set it and forget it" activity. There are unexpected disasters, market drops, and changing laws that invariably cause retirees to reevaluate their plans of action. Recently, market volatility and the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates may have you wondering how to respond. Here's what to consider when [...]

By |2020-03-15T23:35:27-04:00March 15th, 2020|Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Stock Market|
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