Understanding Contribution Limits to IRAs

Are you maxing out your retirement accounts every year? Do you know what the limits are for your retirement contributions? If your answer to either of these questions is no, then this article is for you. If you’re looking for the best retirement strategy for a 50-year-old or other similar age group, here’s a suggestion: ...

2024-05-28T14:01:49+00:00May 28th, 2024|Blog, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Planning|

3 Terms You Should Know for Retirement Planning

You may find that all of the terminology in the finance world (and the retirement world) makes your head spin. There are so many acronyms and technical terms that it can be hard to follow. To help you out, we’re going to define some of the most important terms when it comes to retirement planning ...

2024-03-11T15:33:22+00:00March 11th, 2024|Blog, Financial Planning, Retirement Planning|

RMD Mistakes Could Cost You. Know the Rules!

Being unaware of RMDs can cause you to lose a chunk of your retirement savings. Taxes on RMDs can be huge if you miss a distribution or are not aware of the rules that surround RMDs.[1] If you’re not sure what an RMD is, or you want to make sure you’ve got your info correct ...

Working During Retirement May Not Be So Bad

It's understandable if the rising expenses associated with retirement have you worried. The unpredictability of the market, coupled with soaring interest rates, has certainly created a climate of uncertainty.[1] One way to alleviate concerns about money in retirement is to contemplate the possibility of continuing to work in some form. While you might feel reluctant ...

2024-02-16T17:11:55+00:00February 19th, 2024|Blog, Retirement Planning|

The Ultimate Holiday Gift: Guidance for a Smooth Transition to Retirement

This holiday season, you’re probably focused on spending time with family, buying gifts, and traveling to see your loved ones. But part of enjoying the holiday season is spending on those gifts and experiences. Although it’s reasonable to prefer not to think about money this time of year, the extra holiday spending can take a ...

2023-12-18T16:39:44+00:00December 18th, 2023|Blog, Financial Planning, Retirement Planning|

Don’t Have Enough Saved for Retirement? Consider These 3 Aspects

Are you confident that your retirement savings are going to be enough? Have you put aside anything at all for your golden years? If the response to these inquiries is no, our consultants might have solutions to help you restructure your retirement strategy. Here's what they suggest to enhance your nest egg for retirement: Take ...

The Four Phases of Your Retirement Journey

Retirement is a multi-stage process. The duration and the financial approach to each stage will vary for each individual, making it an intricate subject. However, dissecting it into separate stages can help you understand and execute a smart retirement strategy. In this piece, we will explore every stage of retirement and highlight significant financial events ...

2023-11-20T19:44:44+00:00November 20th, 2023|Blog, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Planning|

Basic Retirement Planning Tips for Couples

Retirement may be something you’re planning for with a partner. If you are married or are living with someone and you’re both heading into retirement together, there are a lot of things that you’ll need to consider. After all, you’re not just planning for yourself; you’re planning two retirements together! This means you’ll have additional ...

2023-10-30T16:45:40+00:00October 30th, 2023|Blog, Retirement Planning|

A Refresher on the SECURE Act 2.0 and a Recent Update to It

The SECURE Act 2.0 was a major change in legislation passed in 2022 that drastically affected many areas of retirement planning.[1] It changed rules for many aspects of financial planning concerning retirement, but some of the most important changes were that it: Pushed back the age of RMDs[1] Changed some rules for catch-up contributions[1] Changed ...

2023-10-16T20:59:30+00:00October 16th, 2023|Blog, Government, Retirement Planning|
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