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If we’re not careful with spending habits, the phrase “where does the time go?” can easily be applied to “Where does the money go?”. And this applies to the old and the young, so it pays to start early with good financial habits. Know your credit score If you aren’t already building credit, it […]Continue reading
Most of the nation’s teachers and K-12 educational employees are members of their state’s public pension plans. After years of service, these plans have promised a secure retirement for educators and support staff. Unfortunately, a significant number of public pension plans serving these employees were severely underfunded before the Great Recession.1 The situation was compounded […]Continue reading
Annuities can be mysterious. You might even feel like they come with a hidden agenda. However, with proper planning annuities can be an appropriate solution for your portfolio and financial planning. They can offer financial advantages such as guaranteed income or living benefits. Consider these eight reasons annuities annuity strategies relative to your situation and […]Continue reading
There are many benefits of being self-employed, but sometimes it can feel as though there are just as many hindrances. Many owners consider staying abreast of tax laws and changes tedious and frustrating, so partnering with an expert is generally in your best interest. If you’re looking for some positives, consider these deductions to help […]Continue reading
Medicare open enrollment – also known as Medicare’s annual election period – runs from October 15 through December 7. During this window, Medicare plan enrollees can reevaluate their coverage and make changes or purchase new policies if they want to do so. For most Americans, Medicare eligibility goes hand in hand with turning 65, but some […]Continue reading
Social Security is neutral with respect to gender—individuals with identical earnings histories are treated the same in terms of benefits. This information from the Social Security Administration (SSA) highlights how the Social Security program impacts women and the specific demographic characteristics of women compared with the entire population. Women tend to earn less than […]Continue reading
The 2019 Employee Wellness survey by PwC found that 73% of Millennials, 70% of Generation X, and 61% of Baby Boomers think health care costs will adversely affect their retirement. If a healthy 65-year-old couple retiring in 2019 expected to spend more than $387,000 for retirement health care costs, not including long-term care, what do you […]Continue reading
For many, owning a business is the American dream come true, and making management decisions that grow your business brings about well-deserved feelings of accomplishment. Playing devil’s advocate here—did you decide to use any of your cash flow to fund your retirement investments? According to CNBC, 78% of small-business owners plan to sell their […]Continue reading
Imagine if Goldilocks was planning her retirement: “this date is too early” and “this date is too late” but “this date is just right”! Sweet retirement can’t come soon enough for some of us, but it’s important to know precisely when you should retire. When planning for retirement, understand that the amount of your […]Continue reading
Beneficiary designations are a powerful tool for estate planning. Adding beneficiaries to your accounts gives you the opportunity to directly distribute assets after your death and helps your family avoid the expense and stress of probate. It’s extremely important to keep the names of the person or people you would like to benefit from your […]Continue reading
