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Retirement Planning
Planning for retirement can be difficult. Learn how to prepare for retirement, what types of retirement plans available and how they work.
The Social Security Fairness Act, HR 82
Signed into law January 5, 2025 This law repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) for everyone who has retired under Social Security (SS) beginning effective January 2024. These reductions in SS applied to those receiving...
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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...
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...
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...
7 Retirement Terms You Need to Know
Retirement planning should start as early as now for everyone. The earlier you start locking down your future, the easier it is to plan, the earlier you will retire, and the more financially stable you will be when you stop working. Before you start planning for your...
How Much Do You Need To Retire?
Retirement is an exciting chapter in life but challenging financially. It’s that point where you’re not working or actively involved in income-generating activities, yet, you spend lots of money paying your bills, going on holidays or engaging in your favorite...
How To Retire Early: A Step-By-Step Guide
For those of us in our working years, a common daydream is that nebulous date when we might retire and spend all of our time exactly how we want to. Suppose you want retirement to be a reality for you sooner rather than later. In that case, you will have to take some...
7 Retirement Planning Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction for a Comfortable Retirement
As you are looking toward the road ahead, you may quickly find that planning for retirement is among the top assets to plan for to secure a future without having to work forever. There are several myths surrounding retirement planning. Here are seven of those top...
2024 IRS Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
The IRS has released the Annual Plan Limitations for 2024 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...
Retirement Travel: Budgeting and planning for travel adventures during retirement.
You’ve been working for years, maybe decades, and there hasn’t been all that much time for travel. Retirement will bring a new level of time freedom and leisure, and you may be eager to explore the world in a way you have not yet been able to do. Don’t leave the...
Late Career Financial Adjustments: Financial steps to consider in the final years before retirement
As you approach the exciting chapter of retirement, envision days filled with relaxation, newfound freedoms, and a break from your daily routine. While this transition promises a world of adventure, it's important to set the stage for a smooth and secure retirement by...