Resist the temptation. Your future self will thank you. Retirement accounts are not bank accounts. Nor should they be treated as such. When retirement funds are drawn down, they impede the progress of retirement planning, even if the money is later restored. In a financial crush, a retirement account may seem like a great source […]
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Good Reasons to Retire Later
Working longer might work out well for you. Are you in your fifties and unsure if you have enough retirement savings? Then you have two basic financial choices. You could start saving and investing more of your pay than you currently do, or you could work longer so you have fewer years of retirement to […]
Why You Should Have an Online Social Security Account
In monitoring your Social Security profile, you may help to thwart fraud. Could your personal information soon be stolen? The possibility cannot be dismissed. Sensitive financial and medical data pertaining to your life may not be as safe as you think, and thieves may turn to a vast resource to try and mine it – […]
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Retirement: Are You Ready?
When people hear the word retirement, it can invoke pleasant thoughts for some. But for many, it can be a word that may cause apprehension. This 7-minute video asks the question – are you ready for retirement? […]
Qualified Plans
Qualified plans are tax deferred savings accounts sanctioned by the Federal Government. This 10-minute video discusses qualified plans such as your 401(k), IRA, SEP and simple retirement accounts. […]
Retirement Newsletter – February 2018
After 55, double-check your preparations for retirement. When you enter your mid-fifties, your retirement plan enters its countdown phase. This is the time to examine key aspects of your retirement strategy. […]
The Blended Retirement System Rolls Out
How does the BRS differ from the LRS? The U.S. military has made a major change to its retirement program. Many active duty, Reserve, and National Guard members are eligible to choose between two retirement savings and pension options: the new Blended Retirement System (BRS) and its predecessor, now termed the Legacy Retirement System (LRS). […]