When it comes to saving for retirement, it may be not just about how much you save – it may be about how much you get to keep. Understanding 401(k) tax implications may help you maximize your savings and avoid unexpected tax bills down the road. Are you aware of how your 401(k) contributions affect… Continue reading 401(k) Tax Implications: What You Need to Know
Your 40s and 50s are often the prime years for building wealth, but too many people may make avoidable mistakes with their 401(k)s – mistakes that could cost them in retirement. Whether it’s not saving enough, ignoring market shifts, or borrowing from your future, these missteps can add up fast. The good news? It’s normally… Continue reading 401(k) Mistakes to Avoid in Your 40s and 50s
Retirement savers, take note – 2025 is bringing big changes to 401(k) plans. That’s because the SECURE Act 2.0 introduces changes that could offer investors new opportunities to enhance their retirement savings. These updates aim to make saving for retirement more accessible and effective for 401(k) savers. Here’s a breakdown of the top 3 changes… Continue reading 3 Major 401(k) Changes in 2025 You Need to Know
401(k) plans are a critical tool for many Americans striving to secure their retirement. These tax-advantaged accounts often represent a significant portion of an investor’s financial future. However, common misconceptions about 401(k) plans may hinder participants from optimizing their retirement savings. Sometimes, the beliefs we hold as facts can lead us astray. This applies to… Continue reading Are These 401(k) Myths Impacting Your Retirement Savings?
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 in 2025. Read on to learn more. The State of Retirement Savings According to the… Continue reading How to Increase Retirement Savings in 2025
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 to do. A 2024 Bankrate study found, “Whereas 72% of Americans indicated they were not… Continue reading 12 Personal Finance Tips for 2025
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 to save significantly more than ever before. This new contribution limit is designed to give… Continue reading 2025’s Super Catch-Up 401(k) Contribution: What You Need to Know
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 troubling enough, in a report entitled Americans Face Alarming Retirement Savings Shortfall, the National Institute… Continue reading Americans Lack Plans for Retirement Income [New Study]
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 ensure your retirement fund grows over time. 401(k) Retirement Plan Contribution Limits for 2025 401(k)s:… Continue reading Retirement 401(k) and IRA Contribution Limits for 2025
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 Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. The 2025 Social Security COLA increase is merely 2.5%.¹ This… Continue reading Social Security COLA Increase Is Not Designed to Cover Retirement
