When you’re coming up on retirement within the next five years or so, it’s a good time to think about adjusting your allocations. The way you manage your investments now should change to reflect a more conservative investment approach. It’s also important to note that right now, interest rates are in an inverted yield curve. […]
Accumulation Phase: Plan Your Retirement Allocations
Your accumulation phase is the time in your life when you’re working, saving and preparing for retirement. It comes before the distribution phase, which is when you begin accessing the funds you set aside for retirement. Your portfolio should be fluid, adjusting for each phase of your life. This article will give you a general […]
Why You Should Delay Taking Social Security
It’s finally here, that big retirement age that you’ve been working toward. Is now the right time to collect Social Security? Not necessarily. There are some benefits to holding out on collecting Social Security a bit longer. Here are three reasons to consider collecting down the road: Delay Taking Social Security for an Increase in […]
401(k) to IRA Rollover: How to Move to a New Financial Institution
When you’re considering rolling over your 401(k) to an IRA, know that you have options. Opening a 401(k) at one financial institution doesn’t mean you have to stick with the same institution for your rollover. Even if you already have an IRA, you can move that to a different financial institution, as well. You have […]
No 401(k)? What you should do instead.
The 401(k) is the most commonly used retirement plan in the U.S., and it’s easy to see why. Pre-tax money contributions and employee match programs are big perks. And 401(k)s are accessible – according to the Census Bureau, nearly 80% of Americans work for companies that offer a 401(k) plan. If your company offers a […]
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