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It’s easy to see why people are searching for free or inexpensive things for families to do this summer – summer isn’t cheap! Mass Mutual reports, “Nearly half of Americans plan to travel this summer – a ten-point increase over...

More Americans are entering the 401(k) millionaire club. In fact, 422,000 retirement savers are now labeled 401(k) millionaires¹.  It’s not a surprise we are seeing a rise in questions about how to become a 401(k) millionaire. If you’ve been wondering...

A recent survey revealed that 24% of respondents are thinking about decreasing 401(k) contributions to free up more money.¹ We get it. Times are hard for some people right now. If you are stressed about your finances, you are not...

If you’ve taken a new job, chances are you were automatically enrolled into a new 401(k), handed a welcome packet, and then left wondering what to do. The problem is that 63% of Americans don’t understand how a 401(k) plan...

Whether you’ve lost your job or plan on changing jobs in the near future, there are common 401(k) rollover mistakes you need to be aware of.  Ignore these, and a rollover could take a chunk out of your retirement savings,...

Graduation season is upon us. If you don’t have a gift for your grad yet, may we suggest something better than a gift card or cash?  It doesn’t matter if they are graduating high school or college – young adults...

Saving for retirement is essential, and a 401(k) plan can be an effective way to have a comfortable retirement. Yet, according to a 2023 survey, 4 in 10 workers with a 401(k) don’t contribute.¹ If you are hesitant to set...

No two people spend or save the same way. What works for you may not work for someone else.  But there are tried-and-true ways to save more and build wealth for retirement.  Use the following 3 personal money moves to...

Americans are taking early withdrawals from their 401(k)s at record rates “across different ages and income levels.”¹  According to Capitalize, “Half of Americans have made early withdrawals from retirement savings. […] These withdrawals will cost Americans $6.12 billion in penalties...

The Roth 401(k) is gaining in popularity due to employers offering it inside their plans and also thanks to provisions in the Secure Act 2.0 that only pertain to the Roth option.  The question is, is it right for everyone? ...

The number of 401(k) millionaires has soared in recent months.   According to a Fidelity Q4 2023 Retirement Analysis report, “This quarter saw a 20% increase in 401(k) millionaires following Q3 2023. […] The number of millionaires in Q4 is also...

There is a looming retirement crisis.  It’s not a possibility. It’s about to be a reality for many Americans. According to a survey by Clever, “Two-thirds of retired Americans say the U.S. is in a retirement crisis (66%). The average...

Choosing between paying off student loans and saving for retirement is a reality for many Americans. But that’s about to change. A provision in the Secure Act 2.0 permits employers to consider student loan payments as qualifying contributions toward retirement...

We’ve been through a lot over the last couple of years, but 2024 is showing signs that things may be turning around. In 2024, we have had a really good market thus far. We hit new highs on the Nasdaq,...

Decades in the 401(k) space have made it easy for us to identify common 401(k) mistakes investors make. Obviously, the biggest 401(k) mistake is not contributing enough (or not even having a 401(k) plan). But even those who set up...