Viewpoints about Retirement planning
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Five factors to consider for relocating for retirement
If you’re thinking of relocating for retirement, consider these five factors for your checklist.
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Four reasons to consider staying in your 401(k) after leaving a job
Some employers may let outgoing employees remain in their 401(k) plan, but will this be a good move for you? Here are a few reasons why staying in your old plan might make sense—at least for a while.
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Social Security payments and inflation—what to do if one doesn’t keep up with the other
To help recipients keep up with rising costs, Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are made annually using a formula legislated by Congress that factors in changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). But, COLAs don't always keep up with inflation.
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What to know when your defined benefit pension plan terminates
Defined benefit (DB) pension plans date back to the United States Revolutionary War and continued to grow in popularity into the 1980s. Since then, more companies are cutting DB plans. Know your options for handling your benefit if your employer decides to terminate yours.
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Three rates of return to consider using for retirement planning
Interest rates, inflation rates, and rates of return, oh my! Many rates can help measure and evaluate your investments’ financial performance, so, let’s go through them.
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Pay off student loans or save for retirement—can I do both?
On one hand, you’re making student loan payments every month. On the other, your employer’s retirement plan seems too good to pass up. How do you balance both of these important financial needs? Here are four tips that might help.
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Your retirement withdrawal strategy—four tips for managing inflation
When’s the last time you reviewed your retirement withdrawal strategy? If left unchecked, it could deplete your savings faster than you expected due to rising prices and changing economic conditions. Learn four tips for managing the effects of inflation on your retirement income strategy.
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Understanding your Social Security spousal benefits after divorce
You may be planning to receive Social Security benefits from your spouse’s working career. But what happens to the retirement income you were counting on in the event of divorce? You still have options.
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Can I take money from my 401(k)?
Saving for retirement is a long-term investment, and it’s natural to want to be able to take money out of your 401(k) if you need it. Find out the different 401(k) withdrawal options you may have while you’re working and when you change jobs.
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Four questions to help you plan your retirement income
Retirement is a time of change. And one of the biggest changes is no longer receiving a paycheck from an employer. In retirement, you pay yourself—your savings accounts and retirement plans generally become the sources of your income. And that takes some planning. Answering these four questions can help you get started.
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