With the holidays right around the corner and the end of the year fast approaching, the last thing you want to do is blow your budget on fall activities. Between fall sports, Halloween, and fall travel, the costs add up…and it’s too easy to overspend. If you aren’t careful, you might miss out on your […]
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As we approach the final quarter, it’s time to talk about financial risks that could significantly cost you. Let’s say you’ve made a financial goal for 2024. If you aren’t paying attention, you may miss that goal because you have to pay more in taxes than expected. Or you may be really close to having
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Americans are not saving enough for retirement. In a report entitled Americans Face Alarming Retirement Savings Shortfall, the National Institute for Retirement Security shares, “Most Americans will not have enough money for a financially secure retirement. […] NIRS research found that for Generation X, a generation that is quickly approaching retirement and the first that will
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Given the increase in the cost of retirement, it’s no wonder many are worried they are behind on 401(k) savings.According to the Northwestern Mutual 2024 Planning & Progress Study, “American adults say on average they now need $1.46 million to retire. That’s 15% higher than a year earlier and a 50% increase since 2020.”¹If you
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Given the increase in the cost of retirement, it’s no wonder many are worried they are behind on 401(k) savings.According to the Northwestern Mutual 2024 Planning & Progress Study, “American adults say on average they now need $1.46 million to retire. That’s 15% higher than a year earlier and a 50% increase since 2020.”¹If you
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Early 401(k) withdrawals are soaring. According to the Vanguard Group, “A record-breaking number of Americans are making emergency withdrawals from their 401(k) retirement plans in order to cover a financial hardship amid the ongoing inflation crisis.”¹ Approximately 3.6% of workers participating in employer-sponsored 401(k) plans made early 401(k) withdrawals in 2023, higher than the 2.8%
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It is natural for a parent to want to help their children financially, but helping kids financially isn’t always the best decision. You may end up hurting them more than helping them – especially if you dip into your retirement savings. While it is understandable to want to help, the amount of financial help adult children
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Saving for your financial future requires more than the bare minimum. Given the cost of today’s retirement, it’s worth doing what you can now to maximize your 401(k) contributions. Why 401(k) Contributions Are Essential for Retirement Retiring isn’t cheap. Once you stop working, you are still expected to pay the bills. And they can add
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When it comes to investing for your financial future, understanding the tax consequences is important to growing wealth. Because it’s not just what you make, it’s what you keep, that counts. How tax savvy are you with regards to your 401(k)? Are you aware of the 401(k) tax implications on withdrawals? Or the real benefit
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In mid-2024, Americans are still facing high inflation and high interest rates. And they are saving less and spending less. According to data from the Commerce Department, “The personal saving rate, the share of income that Americans are squirreling away, was 3.8% in January, well below the recent peak of 5.3% last May and the
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