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Planning for retirement can be difficult. Learn how to prepare for retirement, what types of retirement plans available and how they work.

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Three small steps to help you enter retirement debt free

Three small steps to help you enter retirement debt free

Written By: Edgar Ortiz During our lives, we encounter different cycles of debt depending on our current situation. Most people don’t think of retirement and debt until it is too late. The goal of entering retirement is to go with as little debt as possible. Below are...

2021 IRS Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

2021 IRS Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

The IRS has released the Annual Plan Limitations for 2021 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 this...

Educators Retiring in 2020

Educators Retiring in 2020

Written by Mason Moses.   As an educator who may be considering retirement, it is important to evaluate how you can maximize your benefits. 2020 has been the most difficult time many professionals have faced within the educational field, making the desire to...

CARES Act 2020: What You Must Know About Retirement Plans

CARES Act 2020: What You Must Know About Retirement Plans

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, we remain committed on providing our clients the highest level of service. You may be aware that Congress has passed the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act with provisions to positively impact...

New: Track Your Distribution Status

New: Track Your Distribution Status

We’re excited to introduce our new Distribution Tracker widget designed to help you stay informed about your request every step of the way. Gone are the days you had to call and speak to an Agent to get an update on the status of your paperwork. How it works is...

What to know about the SECURE Act

What to know about the SECURE Act

The SECURE Act ("Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019”) was passed in 2019 and took effect on January 1, 2020. The Act is a bi-partisan piece of legislation passed by Congress in an attempt address the lack of retirement savings among...

2020 IRS Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

2020 IRS Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

The IRS has released the Annual Plan Limitations for 2020 for defined contribution and defined benefit plans. The 403(b), 457(b), & 401(k) elective deferral limits, catch-up limits and other key limits for 2020 have changed and are listed below. ...

Return to the Wild West for Texas 403(b) Plans?

Return to the Wild West for Texas 403(b) Plans?

Written by Mike Cochran Eighteen years ago, the Texas Legislature implemented what could arguably be described as the best system in the U.S. for regulating 403(b) plans in Texas public schools.  In 2019, the Legislature dismantled that system. The Legislature...

Emergency Savings

Emergency Savings

In 2017, 34% of American households experienced a major, unexpected expense – and only 39% of Americans said they would be able to cover even a $1,000 emergency. Every financial plan should start with an emergency savings – it’s the backbone, foundation, and buttress...

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