Opening Up About Money

The transition from employment to retirement can be complex. For decades, employees and business owners received either a regular paycheck or earnings from self-employment. Suddenly, that will slow or stop. Not only will cash inflow stop, but you will also be taking money out of all these a …

IRMAA, or the income-related monthly adjustment amount, is an extra amount you need to pay on top of Medicare Part B and Part D premiums based on your income. It’s never too early to start planning for these additional payments. This guide will help you identify some IRMAA planning points a …

It’s a concept that is all too important as 4 in 10 Americans are at risk of running out of money in retirement. The landscape changes when you retire. Your goal now is to conserve, grow, maintain and otherwise hold onto what you already have. 

Imagine yourself on your last ride home from work on the day you retire. The cardboard box is in the backseat, your gold watch is on your wrist and you realize you don’t have to wake up to an alarm clock tomorrow. Are you ready? Is your plan in place? Is that fear or excitement fluttering i …

Thinking about retiring soon? Make sure you’re prepared for the big transition by watching our What You Need to Do Leading Up to Retirement webinar, now available on-demand.   

The SECURE Act and SECURE 2.0 Act have affected millions of Americans inheriting or leaving behind a retirement account. While required minimum distributions (RMDs) for the account owner are delayed, there is now a 10-year window for many people who inherit these accounts to take their dist …

Wondering how to prepare for retirement the smart way? You’re not alone. Whether your dream is to travel the world, spend time with grandkids, or simply enjoy a slower pace, retirement is one of life’s biggest transitions—and it deserves a solid plan.

Many of us all but ignore our retirement accounts for much of our working lives—most likely only vaguely aware of the portion of our paychecks going into our 401(k)s. If this describes you, it’s time to give retirement savings more attention—particularly in the case of IRAs.   

Retirement plans like 401(k)s and IRAs can be an easy and effective way to save for retirement. Many investors favor these accounts for their significant tax advantages, which can include pre-tax or tax-deductible contributions.

If you’re between the ages of 35 and 55, it’s time to get stubborn. Not like a toddler or teenager trying to assert their independence, but more in the sense of being committed and unyielding as you work toward your financial goals.