Social Security benefits play an important part in most people’s retirement plans. The fact is, it’s a good idea to find out what to expect from your benefits long before you’re ready to retire. Here are four ways to get… Read More
Retirement Planning
(12)Tips on estimating retirement income, setting retirement goals, 401(k)s, IRAs and other ways to pay for retirement.
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Avoid tapping retirement accounts to pay down debt
If you’re facing high-interest debt and looking for ways to pay down what you owe, a loan from your 401(K) or individual retirement account (IRA) loan may seem like the obvious answer for paying off debt — after all it’s… Read More
Take steps to prepare for retirement
There are several key areas of your finances to review as you get nearer to retirement. The more research and planning you do before the day comes, the better prepared you will likely be when that day arrives. Use this… Read More
Why it makes “cents” to roll over an old 401(k) to a new IRA
When retirement knocks on your door, you’ll have some decisions to make. One such choice is what to do with the 401(k) plans you may have contributed to throughout your career. A common option is to roll over your 401(k)… Read More
Happiness is the key to experiencing your bucket list
The bucket list. Everyone’s heard of it. It’s your list of to-do’s after you retire. Retirement planning is also a common phrase. When combined, “retirement planning” and “bucket list” can be a simple approach to achieving a happy post-work life…. Read More
5 things to consider before collecting Social Security benefits
As you near your retirement age, deciding when you start collecting Social Security benefits can be a hard decision to make. Before you start collecting right away, here are five tips to consider that may help you plan, and make… Read More
3 benefits of working beyond traditional retirement age
These days, it’s common to work beyond the normal retirement age of 65 or 67. Working longer means continuing a lifestyle you’ve come to enjoy as well as the paycheck which helps support that lifestyle. However, a paycheck isn’t always… Read More
Nearing retirement? Consider a money market to grow your funds
You’ve worked hard to get to retirement and want it to be a happy, stress free time. You don’t want to worry about where to put your retirement funds to see your money grow. A money market account can give… Read More
Time for your 401(k) check-up
Just like you need an annual check-up, your 401(k) plan should have one, too. Here are some things you can do to make sure your retirement plan is healthy. Review your retirement goals Your 401(k) contributions today help you build… Read More
Tips for navigating social security benefits
As you near retirement it’s important to start thinking about your Social Security options. Consider when you want to begin taking withdrawals and the potential tax obligations. Here are some of the key issues to think about. Full benefits Currently,… Read More