The IRS has increased the contribution limits for many retirement savings plans. In 2025, 401(k)s, 403(b)s, governmental 457 plans, and the Thrift Savings Plan for government employees and the armed services will see an increase…
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Saving for retirement should be part of every stage of your work life, from your first job to your last years before retirement. A 401(k) or other similar employer-sponsored, tax-advantaged retirement savings vehicle is, for…
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Downsizing from your large, long-held family home is a popular concept for retirees, but may not always be the best choice. Even though smaller homes are less costly & easier to maintain, giving up your…
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Gen Z, the generation born between 1997 and 2012, is making its presence – and preferences – known. As of 2023, The U.S. Census Bureau reports that about 20% of the U.S. population falls into…
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Lowest Cost States: Should We Move to Reduce Costs in Retirement? Financial media love to create lists of the “best” and “lowest cost” states to retire in. This week we answer a question about the…
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The speed of change in the investment markets seems to be accelerating, and for many investors, traditional investments may not provide the risk-adjusted return they seek. Investors who access the markets through a taxable brokerage…
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Similar to the limits placed on contributions to retirement savings plans when you are working, the IRS also has regulations for how to take money out. Because contributions are made with pre-tax dollars, the government…
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Is it Possible to Live Off Dividend Income Alone in Retirement? A few weeks ago I had someone ask whether it was possible to live off of dividend income alone in retirement. This gentleman had…
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You’ve figured out your budget, your retirement nest egg is substantial and you’re ready to make the transition to living on income from savings instead of income from work. But have you thought through the…
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Annuities have earned a bad reputation within the financial community over the years, but why is that? When might an annuity actually make sense in retirement? And how can you tell whether they’re a good…
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