Retirement

Wise Decisions with Retirement in Mind

Wise Decisions with Retirement in Mind Certain financial & lifestyle choices may lead you toward a better future. Some retirees succeed at realizing the life they want; others don’t. Fate aside, it isn’t merely a matter of investment decisions that makes the difference. There are certain dos and don’ts – some less apparent than others – that tend to encourage retirement happiness and comfort. Retire financially literate. Some retirees don’t know how much they don’t know. They end their careers [...]

By |2022-01-21T16:12:02-05:00January 21st, 2022|Personal Finance, Retirement|Comments Off on Wise Decisions with Retirement in Mind

End-of-the-Year Money Moves

End-of-the-Year Money Moves Here are some things you might consider before saying goodbye to 2021.    What has changed for you in 2021? For some, this year has been as complicated as learning a new dance. Did you start a new job or leave a job behind? That’s one step. Did you retire? There’s another step. If notable changes occurred in your personal or professional life, then you may want to review your finances before this year ends and 2022 [...]

By |2021-12-03T15:04:59-05:00December 3rd, 2021|Retirement, Savings and Investing|Comments Off on End-of-the-Year Money Moves

2022 Contribution Limits

2022 Contribution Limits Is it time to contribute more?  Preparing for retirement just got a little more financial wiggle room. This week, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced new contribution limits for 2022. Staying put for 2022 are traditional Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), with the limit remaining at $6,000. The catch-up contribution for traditional IRAs remains $1,000 as well.1 For workplace retirement accounts (i.e. 401(k), 403(b), amongst others), the contribution limit rises $1,000 to $20,500. Catch-up contributions remain at $6,500.1 [...]

By |2021-12-03T14:58:34-05:00November 18th, 2021|401(k)/403(b), Retirement|Comments Off on 2022 Contribution Limits

401(k) Millionaires

401(k) Millionaires What does this mean for your overall retirement strategy? Your workplace retirement account can play a critical role in your overall retirement strategy. However, some have gone further with the accounts than others, especially recently. CNBC reported on findings that place 401(k) accounts at all-time highs, with some even joining the much-desired “two comma club” of 401(k) millionaires. Average 401(k) balances jumped 24% from the previous year to $129,300. Also on the rise were overall contributions, with 12% [...]

By |2021-10-14T14:35:39-04:00October 14th, 2021|401(k)/403(b), Retirement, Savings and Investing|Comments Off on 401(k) Millionaires

Measuring the Value of a Financial Professional

Measuring the Value of a Financial Professional Findings suggest that these relationships can make a difference for investors. What is a relationship with a financial professional worth to an investor? A 2019 study by Vanguard, one of the world’s largest money managers, attempted to answer that question. Vanguard’s whitepaper, concluded that when an investor works with a professional and receives that level of investment advice, they may see a net portfolio return about 3% higher over time.1 How did this [...]

By |2021-07-02T13:21:31-04:00July 2nd, 2021|Personal Finance, Retirement|Comments Off on Measuring the Value of a Financial Professional
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