Retirement could often be seen as the “end of the road,” but that idea may not fit everyone. Your retirement could be a new chapter rather than a closing one. While some may choose to move into semi-retirement, mixing part-time work with more free time for their...
Before You Take a Retirement Plan Loan Know the Facts Your retirement plan may allow you to borrow from your account—but before you do, it’s important to understand how it can impact your future savings. Think of it like a U-turn on your savings highway. It could cost...
The IRS has finalized rules under SECURE 2.0 that change how catch-up contributions work for higher-earning employees. Starting January 1, 2026, employees earning above the annual threshold (currently about $145,000, indexed each year) must make their catch-up...
An orchestra is merely a collection of instruments, each creating a unique sound. It is only when a conductor leads them that they produce the beautiful music imagined by the composer. The same can be said about your retirement strategy. The typical retirement...
September is a month that marks new beginnings. As the leaves begin to change and temperatures cool down, September offers a quiet focus that replaces summer’s chaos. For many, it is the start of the school year, approaching a fresh quarter at work, or simply a...
Part of prudently managing debt is making sure you have a plan to repay what you borrow. Of course, any plan starts with a solid grasp of your budget and a full emergency fund! While it may seem counterproductive to begin with saving before paying down debt, let’s...
