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How to prepare for Retirement
Financial Wellness 101Retirement Planning

I’m Retiring in 5 Years – What Should I Be Doing Right Now?

“Retirement is a time to look back with admiration and a time to look forward with anticipation.” -Unknown Are you retiring in 5 years? It’s time to get serious advice

Retirement Score vs Credit Score
Financial Wellness 101Retirement Planning

The Difference Between Your Retirement Score and Your Credit Score

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” -C.S. Lewis The retirement score and the credit score. What is really the difference? Let’s

Gen x and the path to penalty free withdrawals
Retirement PlanningTax Planning

Retirement Funds Alert: Gen Xers and the Path to Penalty-Free Withdrawals

As Generation X approaches key age milestones, many are discovering that they can access their retirement funds without incurring penalties. At ages 59 1⁄2 for traditional IRAs and 55 for

How much cash should I have before Retirement
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How Much Cash Should I Have on Hand Before Retirement?

“Wealth is the ability to truly experience life. Being rich isn’t about owning things; it’s about being able to do things and enjoy experiences.” -Jim Rohn “How much cash should

Reimagine Retirement Savings
Retirement Planning

Fifty Years Later, It’s Time to Reimagine Retirement Savings

It’s hard to believe it’s been fifty years since Congress passed the landmark retirement law that gave us 401(k) and I.R.A. accounts. While these accounts were designed to help Americans

Are Money Markets Safe for Retirement
Investment StrategiesRetirement Planning

Are Money Market Funds Safe for Retirement? The Truth Big Banks Won’t Tell You

“A wise person should have money in their head, but not in their heart.” -Jonathan Swift Are money market funds safe? Will they increase my retirement score? In most cases,

Have you saved enough for retirement
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How Much Should You Have Saved for Retirement by Now? (Ages 45, 50, or 60)

“Retirement is wonderful if you have two essentials – much to live on and much to live for.” -Unknown We are sure you have already asked yourself the question, “How

1k/month Retirement Rule
Retirement Planning

What Is the $1K Per Month in Retirement Rule?

Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming, but understanding key strategies can make the process smoother. One such strategy is the $1,000 per month rule, a simple guideline to estimate how