Examining the Future of Social Security, Medicare, and Your Taxes
The Social Security trust fund is now expected to be depleted by 2034, according to a recent report from the Social Security and Medicare trustees.[1] That’s one year earlier than […]
How Would You Handle a Retirement Curveball?
Sometimes life gives us lemons, as the saying goes. In order to make lemonade, you need a plan. Whether it’s a financial crisis or a personal setback, there are events […]
Three Eroding Forces on Your Retirement Savings
Over 60% of Baby Boomers are more afraid of running out of money than of dying, according to a recent survey.[1] Even retirees who have saved a substantial amount for […]
Plan for the Tax Rates of the Future
Retirees may no longer receive taxable income from an employer, but they will likely receive income from other sources which can be taxed. And while we know what the tax […]
How This Generation Will Influence Culture
By the year 2035, Americans 65 and older are expected to outnumber those under 18 for the first time in our country’s history.[1] In a culture that tends to glorify […]
How the Millionaire Next Door Can Approach Retirement Planning
Many of today\’s retirees are the wealthiest retirees of all time. Rising home values, strong market returns, and a generation of dedicated workers mean that there are more millionaires than […]
What’s Your 401(k) Game Plan?
If you’re nearing retirement, have retired, or recently left your company for any reason, you should create a 401(k) game plan. Know how your investment options can expand, how to […]
How a Financial Advisor Can Help You Pursue Tax-Smart Strategies
They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch, but what about a tax-deductible lunch? While many of your income sources can be taxed, there are strategies to help […]
How Will Social Security Respond to Higher Inflation?
Inflation is on the rise, and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently testified to Congress regarding the Federal Reserve’s commitment to controlling inflation. He admitted that inflation is “well above […]
Where Could Your Retirement Income Come From?
You\’re used to receiving a paycheck, and perhaps you\’ve been used to it steadily increasing over the course of your career. You may have experienced what’s known as “lifestyle inflation” […]
The Most Important Ages for Your Retirement Accounts
If you have a 401(k), IRA, or other retirement accounts, it’s important to keep a few things top of mind: Know how much you\’re contributing, how your investments are performing, […]
Retirement Has Changed – Have Your Plans?
People are retiring differently today than in the past – just think, will you retire exactly like your parents did? Probably not. Retirement is no longer about the end of […]