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Big Changes to this Tax season
Retirement PlanningTax Planning

Big Changes To This Year’s Tax Season

This week marks the start of tax season – a time to leave behind difficult times and get into gear with an improved IRS customer service and a smoother filing

Retirement Battling Inflation
Investment StrategiesRetirement Planning

What You Can Do To Protect Your Retirement By Battling Inflation

Inflation can be a sneaky villain, trying to steal away your retirement savings without you even noticing. But don’t worry – there are ways that savvy savers like yourself can

Retirement Roadmap
Retirement Planning

IFW Retirement Roadmap Case Study #1

Nelsie Farnacio contacted the Institute of Financial Wellness for the same reason as many other Americans: she was waking up at night worrying about running out of money in retirement.

Understanding Matching cContributions
Financial Wellness 101Retirement Planning

Understanding Matching Contributions

Receiving matching contributions to your retirement plan from an employer is one of an employee’s best benefits for making the most out of their 401(k) plan. In addition, maximizing matched

Profit sharing plan
Investment StrategiesRetirement Planning

What is a Profit-Sharing Plan?

While choosing from the various kinds of retirement plans available, an employer or a company can choose a profit-sharing plan to provide retirement benefits for its employees. What is a Profit-Sharing Plan?

Extend Your Retirement Budget with the Gig Economy
Retirement PlanningSavings Strategies

Extend Your Retirement Budget with the Gig Economy

Retirement savings need to last longer than ever. The good news is that retirees are not only living longer; they are also leading happier, more active, and energetic lifestyles than

Financial Home Buying Obligations
Estate PlanningFinancial Wellness 101Retirement Planning

Additional Financial Home Buying Obligations

You have found your dream home in the perfect neighborhood for you and your family. You have even determined that you will be able to afford the monthly mortgage payments