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Whether you’re 23 or 35, it’s important to know whether you are saving enough for your retirement. There is no time like the present to ensure you are allocating enough funds to your retirement account. With folks routinely living into their 80s and 90s, it’s more important than ever to ensure your money lasts your lifetime. Millennials have the advantage …
Those perks may come with great responsibility. When you reach the executive level at an established company, you are offered some potentially significant rewards for staying put. Here are three common perks. Stock options. Your firm gives you an agreement by which you have the chance to buy the company’s stock at a set price for a set period. You …
Auto-pilot is regularly used to fly airplanes. But is it a good idea for your retirement investments? An increasing number of automated retirement plans are appearing on the market, promising to adjust your investments over time. These plans have features such as automatic enrollment, default contribution rates, and automatic asset allocation based on a target date. Automated plans have pros …
You may find that you have accumulated a number of workplace retirement accounts over the years. Consider consolidating these assets into a single rollover IRA to simplify your life and help you take better control of your financial future. Thanks to favorable tax laws, your retirement plan assets can be as mobile as you are. If you are like most …
As you retire, how do you want to move forward with your life? The biggest retirement questions are not necessarily financial. They concern purpose, well-being, and the meaning of life. You should know “what’s next” as you leave work. This is important. If your personal identity is closely tied to your career or business and most of your friends work …
By the numbers The IRS requires an employer to withhold 20% for federal tax purposes when an employee takes a 401(k) distribution in cash. Employees younger than 59½ may be penalized an additional 10% by the IRS. If you separate from service after age 55, this penalty does not apply. When employees roll their assets into other qualified plans or …
When you are apart of a small or large layoff there a few key points and decisions you will need to make. Key points Work closely with your financial advisor to establish spending priorities and determine the best options for managing retirement assets. Apply for unemployment benefits immediately. There are strict deadlines that can’t be missed. If possible, don’t let health …
Careful planning in the months before retirement can help you ensure a smooth transition. Key Points You should try to reduce or eliminate credit card debt before you retire. Make sure to determine which accounts you will withdraw from first. Remember to work with your financial advisor to develop an appropriate asset allocation strategy By the Numbers 59½ is the …
There is a good chance your 401(k) is one of your single largest assets. And the decisions you make about it can have a lasting impact on you and your family. Knowing your options at retirement are key in a financial plan. Key Points Your 401(k) may be your single largest retirement asset. The wrong decision can result in …
