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Should Women Save Differently for Retirement?
A recent study by the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) found that on average, retired women had 83% of the median household income as men the same age. We often…
Read MoreCashing Out a 401(k) Early Can Cost You!
A 401(k) plan is hands-down the easiest way to save money for retirement. Money comes out of your check pre-tax, and most employers will match a percentage of contributions. Funds…
Read MoreSaving for Retirement When You’re Self-Employed
Self-employed comes with benefits, from choosing your own hours to wearing comfortable pajamas while you work. However, being your own boss also means you are responsible for creating your own…
Read MoreTraditional vs. Roth IRAs: What you should know.
You are saving for retirement and are on the path toward building your nest egg to provide income when you stop working. One common vehicle for savings is the IRA.…
Read MorePreparing for a Financial Emergency
Nothing can derail your retirement like dealing with a financial emergency that depletes your hard-earned savings. Your retirement income plan should include dealing with unexpected expenses. In this blog, we…
Read MoreChoosing a Retirement Advisor
It is never too early to start thinking about your retirement plan. But it’s also never too late to start saving and planning for life after your career. If your…
Read MoreStaying Active in Retirement
Staying Active in Retirement Many of our blogs on this site deal with planning your financial future in retirement. We are always focused on helping our clients secure retirement income…
Read MoreSocial Security 101
All U.S. workers pay into Social Security. Most people expect to use Social Security retirement benefits when they retire and nearly 65 million Americans currently receive benefits. But there is…
Read MoreEverything You Should Know About 401(k)s
Over the past few decades, pension plans have been replaced by 401(k)s as employer sponsored retirement plans. Over 27 million Americans contribute to and rely on 401(k)s as their primary…
Read MoreThe Top 5 Things You Forgot to Consider While Planning for Retirement?
It sounds simple: Save money while working, invest responsibly, retire, and live on the nest egg you created. The dream of retirement includes living without worrying about running out of…
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