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3 Major 401(k) Changes in 2025 You Need to Know

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

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Are These 401(k) Myths Impacting Your Retirement Savings?

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?

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How to Increase Retirement Savings in 2025

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

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2025 Retirement Savings Rules You Need to Know

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 2025. Some of the new provisions may require employer implementation – and employers have discretion… Continue reading 2025 Retirement Savings Rules You Need to Know

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2025’s Super Catch-Up 401(k) Contribution: What You Need to Know

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

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Americans Lack Plans for Retirement Income [New Study]

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]

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Retirement 401(k) and IRA Contribution Limits for 2025

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

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Social Security COLA Increase Is Not Designed to Cover Retirement

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

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Is Professional 401(k) Account Management Really Worth It?

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 it this way – financial advisors manage 401(k) accounts for a living. It’s their job. … Continue reading Is Professional 401(k) Account Management Really Worth It?