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If you know you need to make some changes in order to increase retirement savings in 2025, then keep reading. We’ve compiled 9 potential changes you can make to your saving, spending, and investing habits that may increase retirement savings...

As we wrap up 2024, it’s time to focus on personal finance tips for 2025. Make getting your financial house in order your main 2025 resolution. Not only is it possible, but it is also something many of us need...

America, it may be time to hit pause on spending. Even if just for a little while.  The statistics from Clever speak volumes: Nearly three-quarters of Americans (71%) have regrets about their spending, and a majority of Americans (55%) say...

The 2025 retirement savings rules may provide new opportunities for individuals to save more in their 401(k) plans.  This is due to the passing of SECURE Act 2.0 which passed in 2022, which many provisions set to take effect in...

If you’re between the ages of 60 and 63, 2025 marks a golden opportunity to supercharge your retirement savings.  Thanks to the SECURE 2.0 Act, the IRS is rolling out a special “super catch-up” 401(k) contribution limit, allowing eligible individuals...

Allianz Life’s 2024 Annual Retirement Study is out, and it shows a whole lot of Americans lack plans for retirement income. In fact, more than half of Americans do not have a plan in place for retirement.¹ If that isn’t...

There are many Thanksgiving traditions we enjoy, yet often participate in them without knowing their origins. For instance, why do we eat turkey? Why do we watch a parade with giant inflatable character balloons?  And when did Friendsgiving become a...

As our parents age, it’s natural to start worrying about their financial well-being. But how do you approach a conversation about money with the very people who raised you? We get it. It’s awkward. According to a Bankrate survey, “Americans...

The IRS announced changes to retirement contribution limits to help workers boost their retirement savings with cost-of-living adjustments.  Whether you’re saving through a 401(k), IRA, or another retirement plan, these updates can help you plan to maximize your contributions and...

Many Americans are potentially missing out on retirement savings by falling victims to the 401(k) to IRA rollover cash trap. According to Andy Reed, head of investor behavior research at Vanguard, “IRA cash is a billion-dollar blind spot.”¹ A recent...

If you are nearing retirement and have less savings than expected, you are not alone. Many Americans feel the same way. The 2023 Protected Retirement Income and Planning (PRIP) study from the Alliance for Lifetime Income found:  51% of consumers...

On October 10, the new Social Security COLA increase was announced, and many retirees were disappointed. Each year, there is a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which is determined by a measurement of the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index for Urban...

In today’s dynamic job market, it’s not uncommon for people to change jobs several times throughout their careers.  With each job transition comes a new set of considerations, especially when it comes to your 401(k). So, what do you do...

According to Vanguard’s 2024 How America Saves Report, the average 401(k) balance for participants in 2023 was $134,128, with a median balance of $35,286. Vanguard participants’ average account balances increased by 19% since year-end 2022.¹ How does your 401(k) balance...

401(k) account management is an option for anyone with a 401(k) – no matter how close or far you are from retirement. Even if you have some basic investment knowledge, you might want to consider seeking expert advice. Think of...