Retirement Savings

No 401(k)? No Problem. Alternative Ways to Save for Retirement March 7, 2023 10:18 AM   |  

Not everyone has a retirement plan through their employer, but that shouldn’t hold you back. Here are alternative ways to save for retirement without a 401(k).

4 min read  |  IRA & 401k Plans
Caring for Your Finances When You’re Suddenly Single February 3, 2023 3:00 PM   |  

How can you make the best financial decisions when you're suddenly single? Read this guide to managing your finances in the transition.

5 min read  |  Household Finances
Thrift Savings Plans: An Overview ... and What’s Ahead in 2023 November 7, 2022 9:58 AM   |  

Are you a member of the military or a federal employee? Here’s what you should know about Thrift Savings Plans.

21 min read  |  Plan Distributions
Large Life Purchases: Is Using a 401(k) Loan a Good Idea? October 27, 2022 11:26 AM   |  

If you're thinking of borrowing from your 401(k) to fund a large purchase like a home, consider the 401(k) loan rules, pros, and cons carefully. This article can help.

5 min read  |  IRA & 401k Plans
Duration, Bucketing, & More: Fixed Income and Your Retirement Portfolio May 14, 2021 10:15 AM   |  

Ultra-low interest rates and a promise by the Fed to keep rates low for a while has many retirees rethinking their bond portfolios. But is that the best course?

4 min read  |  Portfolio Management
Retiring or Near Retirement in 2020? Financial Lessons Learned from COVID-19 December 18, 2020 10:30 AM   |  

The COVID-19 pandemic has made this an interesting year for investors—particularly for those in or near retirement. But is it fair to call 2020 a “game changer” for retirement planning?

5 min read  |  Retirement Strategies
Spelling Out the RMD: Understanding Required Minimum Distributions January 31, 2020 10:15 AM   |  

If you’re turning 72 years old and have assets in a traditional IRA, 401(k), or 403(b), you’re subject to required minimum distributions (RMDs). Here are some things to know.

39 min read  |  Plan Distributions
Tracking Down Missing Money: How to Find Old 401(k)s November 8, 2019 10:30 AM   |  

Do you have an old 401(k)? You probably won't find it under the couch cushions. Learn tips on how to find an old 401(k) from a previous employer and what you could do with it once you've found it.

5 min read  |  IRA & 401k Plans
It’s an Insurance Thing: A Fresh (or First) Look at Annuities July 25, 2019 10:15 AM   |  

Redesigned annuities are less expensive and easier to understand and buy, yet still customizable. They can be a vital hedge against outliving your assets.

6 min read  |  Annuities
Retirement Concern: How to Alleviate Four Common Fears for Retirees June 25, 2019 10:38 AM   |  

Preparing for retirement can feel like a daunting task. However, there are some things you can do to reduce common fears.

8 min read  |  Retirement Planning
Focus on Women’s Finance: 5 Practices of Financially Smart Women March 13, 2019 4:00 AM   |  

Taking control of your own finances or the finances of the family often falls to the most financially fit female. Let's gear up girlfriend!

5 min read  |  Household Finances
Accumulation: Four Steps to Build Your Retirement Portfolio February 22, 2019 4:00 AM   |  

Ready to invest for retirement? Learn a few simple steps to get a retirement investment portfolio ready for the road.

5 min read  |  Portfolio Management
Tips for Making Sure Your College Graduate is Financially Savvy February 14, 2019 4:00 AM   |  

Is someone in your family moving from lecture hall to office this year? Here are a few ways to help 2019 graduates get a head start toward a strong financial footing.

2 min read  |  Budgeting & Saving
Asset Location & Asset Dislocation: Cashing in Your Retirement August 27, 2018 4:00 AM   |  

Asset dislocation—liquidating or selling the assets in your retirement accounts—involves tax planning and budgeting, among other things. Are you ready?

5 min read  |  Retirement Planning

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