If you are self-employed, you may be wondering how you can plan for retirement. Since you don’t have an employer’s support, you’ll want to explore alternative options that may be available to you. This article covers what makes a retirement plan good for a self-employed individual and some plans that may be ideal for you. […]
The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 is a massive piece of legislation that brings about sweeping changes to the retirement landscape in the United States, with many of these changes set to take effect in 2025. The five most significant alterations this act will bring to retirement accounts include: Raising the Age for Required Minimum […]
The following story is meant to inspire us to think about our lives and if we live them how we want. If we are aware of our current financial situation and plan for retirement. Whether you can relate to this story or not, the purpose is to help you take control of your finances, especially retirement, and prepare to live the retirement you dream of. Now for the story. […]
In your 20s, 30s and maybe even your 40s, retirement can feel like a distant reality. In your 50s, the horizon is beginning to inch closer. As such, it can be one of the most important decades for financial planning and developing a retirement savings plan. If you find you aren’t quite where you want […]
Investing all your retirement funds in one type of asset can be risky. If something happens to that asset class, your investment portfolio could be in jeopardy. Fortunately, you can mitigate the risk by spreading your funds to multiple types of assets. This is known as diversification. Diversifying your investment portfolio can help decrease your […]
Tax planning is a significant factor in choosing which type of retirement account best fits your financial goals. Tax-deferred and tax-exempt accounts may help you minimize your tax responsibility. While these retirement accounts handle taxes differently, both can help you retain more wealth over your lifetime. The advantages of tax-deferred and tax-exempt retirement accounts come […]
Economic downturns and inflation could impact your life savings and retirement nest egg. Recessions are a regular part of economic cycles, so one will inevitably occur at some point. However, no one can accurately predict when a downturn will occur or whether it will be mild or severe. Though it’s impossible to precisely forecast recessions, […]
An IRA annuity is an investment product that allows you to invest your IRA funds in an annuity. An annuity is a financial product that can provide you with an income stream during retirement. An IRA annuity can be a good option for those who want a guaranteed income during retirement. […]
The Secure Act 2.0 was given house approval on November 14th and is now making its way through the senate and congress. This bill could give our retirements a big boost if it is completely signed into law, so it’s essential to understand what’s in store for you. This blog post will cover the five most critical changes from the approved Secure Act 2.0 that could affect your retirement savings! […]
Choosing where to focus your finances may prove difficult with all the available options. There are benefits and drawbacks to every important financial decision. You may choose to build your savings before paying off debt. You may want to eliminate your debt before saving for retirement or save enough cash to start investing. Ultimately, prioritization […]
Millennials have less of a safety net than the generations before them. In fact, retirement will be different for millennials than it is for the baby boomer generation. Student loan debts — coupled with the fact that they lived through a recession and face higher-than-average unemployment and job insecurity rates — mean that retirement is […]
When you’re starting out on any endeavor, it can be challenging to get everything correct. What helps though is knowing the pitfalls and common mistakes that other people have made, and how to avoid them. The impact that taxes will have Have you wondered why so many people choose a Roth IRA over a Traditional? […]