Retirement Planning
What Is Financial Planning?
Last Updated: June 28, 2024 According to the CFP® Board, “Financial planning involves look at a client’s entire financial picture and advising them on how to achieve their short- and…
Read MoreHow a Mega Backdoor Roth Conversion Works
Last Updated: March 13, 2024 It’s no secret that Roth individual retirement accounts (IRAs) have several major benefits—after-tax contributions to your IRA account offer tax-free growth and distributions later in…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between a Traditional and Roth IRA?
Last Updated: May 10, 2024 Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are tax-advantaged long-term savings and investment vehicles intended to help carry you through your retirement years. Some IRAs may be available…
Read MoreThe Value of a Financial Professional
Last Updated: May 10, 2024 With the emergence—and prevalence—of robo-advisors, where investing can be done with the click of a button on an app, the common question is, are financial/investment…
Read MoreHow to Roll Over Your 401(k)
Last Updated: April 9, 2024 Let’s start with what a 401(k) rollover is. When you transfer a balance from a previous existing 401(k), likely from a company you’re no longer…
Read More4 Options for Your 401(k) When You Leave a Job
Last Updated: March 7, 2024 So, you’ve left your job…now what? A white paper from Capitalize, a 401(k) rollover fintech company, found that American employees have “forgotten” about or left…
Read MoreTraditional vs. Roth 401(k): Why You Might Want Both
Last Updated: March 7, 2024 There is one key factor to consider when deciding which type of 401(k) to contribute to: tax implications—both now and later. Retirement planning involves balancing…
Read More18 Things You Should Know About 401(k)s
Last Updated: March 7, 2024 Before starting a new job, one of the key questions you’ve likely inquired about is your company’s 401(k) benefits. When you start the job, you’ll…
Read MoreRetirement Accounts Explained
Last Updated: March 7, 2024 Retirement is one of the biggest expenses you’ll have in your life, with one of the longest savings periods of your lifetime, too. Although there…
Read MoreThe 4% Withdrawal Rule in Retirement: Is It a Bad Idea?
Last updated: 02/28/2024 One of retirees’ greatest fears is running out of money.1,2 Some of the key questions as you prepare for retirement are, how much money will I need…
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