Both individual retirement accounts and 401(k) plans are designed to help people save for retirement. A 401(k) is offered by your employer. You contribute a portion of your paycheck each pay period, and the amount you can contribute depends on
As you approach retirement age, you may wonder when you should elect to receive Social Security. How much you receive is based both on your lifetime earnings and when you start receiving payments. If you wait to take Social Security
Payday will always be the best day of the week. All of our hours of work have finally (literally) paid off. But there’s so much to spend it on, too. The list includes food for the week, birthday and holiday
You may have many questions about working after retirement. Can you still contribute to retirement accounts? How does working affect your required minimum distributions? Let’s start with contributing to retirement accounts. You should be able to contribute to your employer’s
The concept of retirement is stressful for many people. Retiring in and of itself can be worrisome because it essentially entails a life where you no longer work yet you still need to support yourself. In addition to worrying about
Health care is expensive, more people are living longer and the market is on a roller coaster. Worrying about running out of money in retirement is not unfounded. But with financial planning, you can get some breathing room, so you
Most people think about saving for retirement. If your employer offers a 401(k) plan, which about half of all companies currently do, taking advantage of that plan is an attractive option. In fact, a 2018 report by the Stanford Center
Maybe you spent most of your early career working paycheck to paycheck. Perhaps your savings went to college funds for your children or paid off old debts. Whatever your circumstances, it’s never too late to build a nest egg. Follow
Under just about any circumstances, the word “leakage” has negative connotations. And so it follows that this indeed holds true for retirement planning as well. In this context, leakage refers to early, pre-retirement withdrawals from an account. Now, as a
Typically, an estate plan includes accommodations for your spouse, children, grandchildren and even future generations. But you may overlook some older family members, such as your parents or in-laws. They may also need your financial assistance and help with their