May 29, 2023 In Uncategorized Summer is expensive for parents, which is why it is the perfect time to teach kids about money. With kids out of school, parents have to either spend money on childcare, camps, or entertainment. It adds up. Fast. Pre-pandemic, families were already spending quite a bit during the summer months.… Continue reading 15 Fun Ways to Teach Kids about Money This Summer
May 22, 2023 In Financial Health When you have a bad day, do you head to Target? When you are bored, do you shop online? When you have cause for celebration, do you splurge on something new? These are all common ways to engage in retail therapy. The problem is that retail therapy is not… Continue reading 12 Tips to Quit Retail Therapy and Boost Your Finances
May 15, 2023 The original SECURE Act of 2019 extended the Required Minimum Distribution (RMDs) age from 70½ to 72 for retirement accounts. Now with the passing of the Omnibus Bill, SECURE Act 2.0 extends the RMD beginning date to age 73, starting in 2023. Not only does the new legislation push back the required… Continue reading How RMD Changes Protect Your Retirement Savings
May 8, 2023 Contrary to what most experts advise, there are times when it may not make sense to roll over your 401(k). We even advise most investors against leaving behind an old 401(k). However, there is an IRS rule that – if you qualify – may help you have more money and avoid penalties… Continue reading When It May Not Make Sense to Roll Over Your 401(k)
Don’t Break the Bank: Tips for Planning Your Family Summer Vacation May 1, 2023 In Financial Health Now is the time to plan and save for a family summer vacation. If you wait too much longer, you’ll be too late. This is because Americans are still feeling the need for pent-up “revenge” travel following the… Continue reading Don’t Break the Bank: Tips for Planning Your Family Summer Vacation
April 24, 2023 In Retirement Savings, Retirement Tips The more you know your rights as a 401(k) investor, the better choices you will be able to make building wealth for retirement. But far too many 401(k) investors don’t know their rights due to the lack of education. Most of us sign up for a 401(k)… Continue reading What Are My Rights as a 401(k) Investor?
April 17, 2023 401(k)s are often the largest asset people have for retirement. We save year after year, paycheck after paycheck, with the goal to have a comfortable retirement. However, there are times when we may be tempted to dip into our retirement savings before we reach retirement age. While it may seem like an… Continue reading The High Cost of Raiding Your 401(k)
April 10, 2023 For 401(k) investors over 50, retirement is around the corner. And, with the market volatility over the past year, many are wondering how to best protect their savings and ensure they have enough for retirement. If you’re nearing retirement and want to do what you can now to maximize your 401(k) savings… Continue reading Costly 401(k) Mistakes Investors over 50 Are Making
April 3, 2023 In Financial Health One of the most common financial mantras to building wealth is “pay yourself first,” but there isn’t much guidance on how to create a pay yourself first budget. That might be why so many Americans struggle with saving money. A 2023 Bankrate study found, “Nearly half (49 percent) of… Continue reading Build Wealth with a Pay Yourself First Budget
March 27, 2023 In Retirement Savings, Retirement Tips With inflation not going down and interest rates rising, many Americans are wondering: Should I pay off debt or continue to contribute to my 401(k)? It’s not surprising American households are feeling pinched. NerdWallet reports, “In the past year, median household income has grown just 4%, while… Continue reading Pay Off Debt or Contribute to a 401(k)?
