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|

Retirement Planning in a Volatile Market

The recent market volatility surrounding the coronavirus may have you concerned, especially if you’re approaching or already in retirement. Feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, and uneasiness are all common during any scary and volatile market.  These feelings are normal and sometimes it can be beneficial to take a step back and look at the big picture.  We can’t [...]

By |2020-03-03T10:20:09-05:00March 3rd, 2020|Retirement Planning, Stock Market|

New Year, New Law Pt. 4: 4 Ways the SECURE Act Could Affect Your 401(k)

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. The SECURE Act responds to this [...]

By |2020-01-28T00:44:49-05:00January 28th, 2020|Retirement Planning|

New Year, New Law Pt. 3: 4 Ways the SECURE Act Makes Saving for Retirement Easier

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act is a response to a changing retirement landscape: Americans are living and working longer, working part-time in retirement, and are less likely to have the option to rely solely on pensions. When personal savings must stretch further, it’s important for retirees to have a plan [...]

By |2020-01-20T18:46:25-05:00January 20th, 2020|Retirement Planning|

New Year, New Law Pt. 2: Time to Review Your Estate Plan

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act is the biggest piece of retirement legislation to be passed in years. It will undoubtedly have a major effect on how many Americans approach retirement planning, and particularly estate planning. We’re covering these changes throughout the month and focusing on the elimination of ‘stretch’ IRAs [...]

By |2020-01-13T20:20:39-05:00January 13th, 2020|Retirement Planning|
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