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How much cash should I have before Retirement
Financial Wellness 101Retirement Planning

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
Financial Wellness 101Retirement Planning

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

Difference between retirement ages
Financial Wellness 101Retirement Planning

Difference Between Retirement Ages for Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials

“It’s time to enjoy the things you never had time to do when you worked.” -Catherine Pulsifer What are Boomers, Millennials, and Gen X retirement savings like? Who is saving

Assess Retirement Income Needs
Financial Wellness 101Retirement Planning

How to Assess Your Retirement Income Needs Accurately

“Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.” -Henry David Thoreau If you’re beginning to think about retirement, then you may already be wondering what your retirement income needs will

Retiring early & comfortably
Longevity & The FutureRetirement Planning

They Say Millennials Are Lazy? Prove Them Right By Retiring Early & Comfortably

“Financial peace isn’t the acquisition of stuff. It’s learning to live on less than you make so you can give money back and have money to invest. You can’t win