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 need financial help. A recent report from the Pew Research Center claims, “Fewer than half… Continue reading 8 Gift Ideas That Set Graduates Up for Financial Success
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 guide your financial decisions in Q2, and your checking account, savings account, and retirement account… Continue reading 3 Personal Money Moves for Q2
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 to the IRS in 2023.”² A separate report from Bank of America found “the number… Continue reading 401(k) Early Withdrawals May Cost You More Than You Think
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 plans with the goal of enhancing retirement savings while paying off student loan debt. Keep… Continue reading How the 401(k) Match for Student Loans Works
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, the Dow Jones, and the S&P 500 – marking the end of the bear market… Continue reading Market Outlook: What’s Next for 2024?
With tax season right around the corner, it’s time to talk about what you need to know before you file 2023 taxes. According to the IRS, “Although the IRS will not officially begin accepting and processing tax returns until Jan. 29, people do not need to wait until then to work on their taxes if… Continue reading What to Know Before You File 2023 Taxes
It’s no secret that many Americans struggle to save for retirement. The hard truth is that this is often due to bad financial habits. Consider the fact that Americans’ credit card balances have gone up 40% over the last 2 years with overall card balances totaling $1.08 trillion.¹ Now, some of this debt is understandable,… Continue reading Are These 5 Bad Financial Habits Sabotaging Your Retirement Savings?
Many of us start the New Year resolving to do better financially, and based on reports from 2022, it’s easy to see why. A 2023 Bankrate survey found the following: “Americans are more than two times more likely to feel financially insecure than secure. Slightly more than 1 in 4 (28 percent) Americans say they… Continue reading 2024 Financial Checklist for Q1
Years of economic hardships have sent many people online searching for helpful 401(k) articles. A 2003 Bankrate study found that “Americans are more than two times more likely to feel financially insecure than secure. Slightly more than 1 in 4 (28 percent) Americans say they are completely financially secure. That compares with the majority (72… Continue reading 10 Most Read 401(k) Maneuver Blogs of 2023
If you’re wondering if you should stop funding your 401(k) because you’re having a hard time making ends meet or are nervous about the economy, you aren’t alone. A 2023 CNBC Your Money Survey finds that “three quarters of working Americans (74%) say they are stressed about their personal finances these days.”¹ As a result,… Continue reading Why Now Is NOT the Time to Stop Funding Your 401(k)
