There are several considerations and milestones that should be considered when planning for retirement. Here is a list of milestones with their significance based on your age and the suggested actions you should take in your retirement plan. Age 21 An employer-sponsored retirement plan cannot exclude an employee from participating after the
A study from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) indicates that approximately 49 percent of men and 64 percent of women who turn 65 today will require substantial long-term care at some point during their later years. Supplementing this information, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) reported
Most people who fail don’t fail because they don’t try, it is usually because they don’t have the right system to create success. Success is intentional and so it is no surprise to learn financial security doesn’t happen by accident; it requires planning and intentionality. Whether you aim to pay
I love golf. But every day for the rest of my life? No chance. Thousands of people fall into the same trap when they retire: they assume that more leisure, more golf, more travel, more relaxation, is the key to a happy retirement. But after working with hundreds of retirees,
Starting in 2025, retirement savers in their early 60s will have an exciting new opportunity to boost their savings. Thanks to the Secure Act 2.0, individuals aged 60 to 63 will be eligible for increased catch-up contributions—what’s now being called the “super” catch-up contribution. This change aims to help older
Building a strong credit foundation for your child can set them up for financial success in adulthood. By introducing them to credit concepts early and guiding them through responsible money management, you can help them establish good financial habits. Here are five key steps to get started. 1. Start Early
Should You Choose a 15-Year or 30-Year Mortgage? When buying a home, one of the most critical financial decisions you’ll face is choosing between a 15-year and a 30-year mortgage. This choice not only determines your monthly payment but also impacts the total interest you’ll pay over the life of
Many of our clients envision continuing to work indefinitely and never truly be fully in retirement. The passion for what they do can make the idea of retirement seem distant or even unnecessary. However, the reality is that planning to work forever isn’t a viable strategy. Life is unpredictable, and
We’ve seen first hand how for many business owners, managing their investments personally can start as an empowering endeavor. However, as business demands escalate and investment portfolios grow, the complexity of effective management increases. This is where our team of experts come into play, guiding entrepreneurs through the intricate landscape
Identifying Retirement Expenses The initial step towards estimating your retirement needs is to pinpoint your anticipated expenses. You can adopt either the bottom-up or the top-down approach. The bottom-up method requires you to draft a detailed budget, listing every foreseeable expense in retirement such as groceries, utilities, travel, and property