Investment Tips for Tax Season
Taxes can take a big bite out of your total investment returns, so it’s helpful to look for tax-advantaged strategies when building a portfolio. […]
Tag: Retirement Planning
Wealth Management Tips for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
When you’re an entrepreneur, you’re in charge of all business details — including finances. By taking the time now to think about the future, you can intentionally set your business up for financial security beyond the day-to-day flow of income and expenses. You don’t need an employer to prepare for retirement, get insurance or create […]
7 Ways to Save for Retirement
It’s time. You’re ready to plan how you will save for retirement, or finally do a spring cleaning of your current investments to ensure they’re actually working for you. Perfect! In addition to the program your employer offers, know that you can take control of your financial future by independently setting up accounts to better […]
How to Start Your Retirement Plan
We often dream about the freedom of retirement. Perhaps you hope to travel the country by RV, purchase a seaside cabin or gift your grandchildren funds for college. But have you thought about how to make these wishes happen? It’s never too early (or too late) to start thinking and planning for your retirement. Work through the six questions below to put the wheels in motion toward financial security after you collect […]
IRA and Retirement Plan Limits for 2020
How much are you saving for retirement? It’s essential to know how much you can contribute to your IRA, Roth IRA and employer retirement plans. Limits can change year to year. Read on to see what’s changed in 2020. The maximum amount you can contribute to a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA in 2020 […]
Changes to Retirement Accounts You Should Know About
Enacted on December 20, 2019, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act represents the most sweeping set of changes to retirement legislation in more than a decade. We want to ensure our members know how this will affect them. As part of a $1.4 trillion spending package, the SECURE Act overwhelmingly passed […]
Retirement Benefits for Married Couples
Benefits apply to same-sex and traditional marriages alike Several retirement plan rules apply specifically to married individuals. And these rules hold true for legally married same-sex spouses, after the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decisions in United States v. Windsor and Obergefell v. Hodges made same-sex marriages legal nationwide and ensured that those marriages would enjoy […]
401k Basics
The 401(k) plan is one of the most popular types of employer-sponsored retirement plans—but do you know how they work? Before you sign up, learn the basics here on these qualified cash or deferred arrangements (CODAs) permitted under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, commonly referred to as “401(k) plans.” How does a 401(k) […]
Reaching Retirement: Facing a Shortfall
What if you’re nearing retirement and you determine that your retirement income may not be adequate to meet your retirement expenses? If retirement is just around the corner, you may need to drastically change your spending and saving habits. Saving even a little money can really add up if you do it consistently and earn […]
Reaching Retirement: Phased Retirement Plan 101
For many workers, the sudden change from employee to retiree can be a difficult one. Some employers, especially those in the public sector, have begun offering “phased retirement” plans to address this problem. Phased retirement generally allows you to continue working on a part-time basis–you benefit by having a smoother transition from full-time employment to […]
