Pension Or No Pension, Have a Plan for Creating Retirement Income
Here's proof that funding retirement has changed: In 1970, 45% of private-sector employees were covered by a pension plan.[1] Now, 4% are covered.[2] [...]
3 Things to Know About Your 401(k)
We all know that a 401(k) is one of the most important retirement planning tools we have. The potential tax benefits and power [...]
Financial Lessons from a Founding Father
America is taking another look at Alexander Hamilton thanks to the hit Broadway musical celebrating his role in shaping our nation. As the [...]
3 Things to Know If You Don’t Want to Leave Your Retirement Income to Chance
If you're nearing the end of a long career or have recently retired, you know something about what it takes to be successful. [...]
3 Things to Know About Covering Healthcare Costs In Retirement
Consider that the average 65-year-old couple retiring today will need an estimated $363,946 to cover their healthcare costs in retirement, and this does [...]
Are We Entering the Roaring 20’s Round 2?
While no one knows what this decade will bring, we might look to history for some insight. One hundred years ago, America was [...]
3 Tools to Help Survive Hard Times
Since there is so much uncertainty right now, many are making predictions about where the economy is headed, when the virus will subside, [...]
Should You Claim Social Security Early Due to Financial Hardship?
If your financial or employment situation has changed due to coronavirus, you may be rethinking your Social Security claiming strategy. While you can [...]
How The Coronavirus Shutdown Could Affect You in the Long-Term
Recent events have everyone wondering when a sense of normalcy will return. But the answer isn’t as simple as hoping for a date [...]
A Guide to the CARES Act for Americans Age 50 and Over
President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act into law to help Americans combat the economic effects of the [...]