Signed into law January 5, 2025 This law repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and...
January Market Commentary: Seems Like Old Times?
Seems Like Old Times? December Recap and January Outlook The inauguration of only the second U.S. president to win two non-consecutive terms (Grover Cleveland was the first) is historic by a host of measures. Starting a second term of office with the president’s party...
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December Market Commentary: A New Regime Comes Into Focus
A New Regime Comes Into Focus November Recap and December Outlook The transition to a new administration is underway with announcements of cabinet position nominees. The pro-business lean of the incoming government is not a surprise, and the emphasis is likely to be...
Auto Enrollment Overview
We know how busy everyday life can be, and that’s why we’re here to make saving for your future easier. With auto-enrollment, you can start building your retirement savings automatically—no extra steps required. A small percentage of your paycheck will be contributed...
November Market Commentary: A Historic Election Removes Some Uncertainty
A Historic Election Removes Some Uncertainty October Recap and November Outlook An election season with several twists and turns came to a clear end with the decisive reelection of President Donald Trump. The received wisdom is that the financial markets hate...
2025 Retirement Plan, HSA, and IRA Contribution Limits
The IRS has released the Annual Plan Limitations for 2025 for defined contribution and defined benefit plans. 403(b), 457(b), & 401(k) elective deferral, catch-up and other key limits are listed below. Click here to download a PDF version of...
October Market Commentary A Volatile Start to the End of the Year?
A Volatile Start to the End of the Year? September Recap and October Outlook September equity markets ended the month in positive territory, but with volatility increased. The VIX, the markets “fear index” closed higher than last month, at 16.73, up from 15.00....
Investing at Every Age
How to Invest at Every Age Investing is often seen as a tool reserved for the financially savvy or the wealthy elite. However, the truth is that investing is a crucial aspect of personal finance that everyone should engage in, regardless of age or financial status. In...
September Market Commentary The Finish Line or the Starting Gate?
The Finish Line or the Starting Gate? August Recap and September Outlook As summer ends and September continues, attention is focused on the long-anticipated change in the Fed’s monetary policy, from holding rates steady to returning rates to lower levels. July and...
August Market Commentary Too Late, Again?
August Market Commentary Too Late, Again? July Recap and August Outlook After weeks of Olympic-themed press reports about the Fed “sticking the (soft) landing” and safely guiding the economy to a place where inflation is coming down and growth is holding off...
3 Retirement Planning Tips for a Secure Future
Retirement planning is a crucial (and unavoidable) process that will require you to spend some time analyzing your financial scenario, calculating your anticipated retirement savings needs, and your current savings efforts. The earlier you can start this analysis, the...
July Market Commentary A Disinflationary Trend Re-emerges
June Recap and July Outlook At the FOMC meeting in mid-June, the story was the drop in expectations for multiple rate cuts in 2024 to potentially only one rate cut later in the year. However, positive data around inflation and labor markets appears to have...