Building Your Ideal Retirement Portfolio The ideal retirement portfolio will differ from person to person. What is an ideal retirement portfolio? It is a portfolio that will allow you to retire comfortably. While each portfolio will differ, generally it should contain certain core characteristics. In this article, we will go over those characteristics and [...]
Why Annuities Are Important for Retirement A successful retirement plan is composed of many different elements. One of these elements are annuities. Why are annuities so important? In this article, we will go over 5 reasons why annuities are important for retirement. 1. Disciplined Savings During the accumulation phase, most annuities have strict rules [...]
Changing Employment-Your 401(k) Options It is important to understand your 401(k) options when you are changing employment. If you lost your job or got a different one there are certain things you need to be aware of. In this article, we will go over your options and your employee’s rights regarding your 401(k). Your [...]
Your Retirement Savings Goal Setting a retirement savings goal is one of the most important parts of financial planning. However, once that goal is calculated, it may seem unattainable. In this article, you will find helpful tips on small, easy things you can do that will allow you to reach your retirement savings goal [...]
Beneficiary Designations-The Basics Retirement plan beneficiary designations refer to the people you name to receive your retirement account funds when you pass. Who you choose to be your beneficiary can have several different implications, so it is important that you understand the consequences before you name your beneficiaries. In this article, we will go [...]
Where to Find Your Retirement Income Retirement income is not a black and white topic. There is not one key source of retirement income and everyone's plans will be different. A major step towards a successful retirement plan is identifying all your potential sources of income and how much you can expect them to [...]
The Basics An Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan is an investment plan that employers offer to their employees as an added benefit. These plans include 401(k)s, 403(b)s, 457(b)s, SARSEPs, and SIMPLE plans. Each plan has different rules and features. But all Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans contain many of the same rules and fundamental characteristics. In this [...]
Preparing for Retirement There is so much you must prepare for as you near retirement. You need to make sure you have enough saved in various retirement accounts, figure out the best time for you to file for social security, decide where you want to live, learn about Medicare and your different health insurance [...]
How Much to Save: Before you can start planning how to save for your retirement, you first need to determine how much you need to save. Below you will find some of the basic needs that you will need to calculate to determine how much you will need to save. Your Current Income A good [...]
