Signed into law January 5, 2025 This law repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and...
Retirement Planning
Planning for retirement can be difficult. Learn how to prepare for retirement, what types of retirement plans available and how they work.
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...
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Choosing the Right Retirement Plan Contributions: Pre-Tax, Roth, or After-Tax?
If your employer-sponsored 457(b), 403(b), or 401(k) plan offers Pre-tax or Roth contributions, which should you choose? How do you know which one might be appropriate for your needs? Let's break down the differences and highlight key features of each. Pre-Tax: For...
Taking Advantage of Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans
Employer-sponsored qualified retirement plans such as 401(k), 457(b), and 403(b)s are some of the most powerful retirement savings tools available. If your employer offers such a plan and you're not participating in it, you should be. Once you're participating in a...
Tips for Retiring in a Volatile Market
Retirement during a volatile market is unsettling. Whether you are on the cusp or have already made the leap, a market downturn’s impact on your savings will be felt now and potentially for years to come. Here are a few tips to help you keep your plan on track and...
Retiring in a Volatile Market: Control What You Can
Retiring in a Volatile Market: Control What You Can With contributions from Mark Essenfeld, CFP®, AIF® Retirement during a volatile market is unsettling. Whether you are on the cusp or have already made the leap, a market downturn’s impact on your savings will be...
Tips for Achieving a Comfortable Retirement Savings Plan
Tips for Achieving a Comfortable Retirement Savings Plan Although most of us recognize the importance of sound retirement planning, few of us embrace the nitty-gritty work involved. With thousands of investment possibilities, complex rules governing retirement plans,...
Everything You Need to Know About the SECURE Act 2.0
Everything You Need to Know About the SECURE Act 2.0 Retirement. It’s one of the biggest, if not THE biggest, stressors for those in the working world. Are you saving enough? What’s happening to Social Security? How can you know? While those questions may not have...
Reaching Retirement Readiness
Reaching Retirement Readiness Study Reveals Plan Participants Are on a Positive Trajectory, Aided by Auto Features Being able to replace working income with income generated from retirement savings is the essential definition of retirement readiness. The percentage of...
Retirement Plan Considerations at Different Stages of Life
Retirement Plan Considerations at Different Stages of Life Throughout your career, retirement planning will likely be one of the most important components of your overall financial plan. Whether you have just graduated and taken your first job, are starting a family,...
You Need a Financial Advisor, and Here’s Why
You Need a Financial Advisor, and Here's Why With contributions from Mark Essenfeld, CFP®, AIF® Many people struggle with decisions in life that have financial implications; and the struggle is typically based upon the life implications of the decision rather than...
How to seek the best tax benefits with your retirement plan
How to seek the best tax benefits with your retirement plan Lower your taxes now Contributions to a standard retirement savings plan, like a 401(k), 457(b), or 403(b), are withdrawn from your pay before income taxes are applied. Each year, these "pretax...