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A Backup Plan for Your Paycheck
Leading Causes of Long-Term Disability Claims 28.9% – Musculoskletal disorders 15.2% – Cancer 11.5% – Fractures, sprains, and strains of muscles and ligaments 8.6% – Circulatory disorders 8.3% – Mental…
Pension or Lump Sum: Which Should You Choose?
About half of pension plan participants can choose to take their money in a lump sum when they retire.2 In addition, companies may offer pension buyouts to vested former employees…
Retirement Advice for Those Nowhere Near Retirement
It’s valuable to share insights and information with everyone who is on their journey to retirement – but it can be easy to focus more on those who are closer…
Gift vs. Inheritance: Consider the Tax Difference
Thus, the basis can be an important factor when deciding whether you should gift assets now or transfer them to heirs at your death. Capital Gains Taxes Capital gains and…
How To Get Over Retirement Fears
As it’s depicted in popular culture and advertising, looking ahead to retirement is a time of great excitement and optimism. After all, if you’re in your 60s, you’ve likely been…
Five Tips to Regain Your Retirement Savings Focus in 2021
1. Consider increasing your savings by just 1%. If you participate in a retirement savings plan at work, consider increasing your contribution rate by just 1%, and then consider increasing…