Prepare for 2025: Key Changes to 401(k) and IRA Rules Under SECURE 2.0

Director of Research Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, is joined by Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS® to break down some of the changes coming to retirement accounts in 2025 as part of the phased-in provisions from the Secure 2.0 Act, including souped-up catch-up contributions for those ages 60 to 63, automatic 401(k) enrollment, and the enforcement of failure to withdraw penalties on inherited IRAs.

Avoiding Costly Mistakes: Managing an IRA Post-Separation

Director of Research Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, is joined by Managing Associate K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and Associate Giuliana Barbagelata, CFP® to advise an investor who recently split from her partner and knows nothing about her IRA—how much she’s contributed, what she’s invested in, and what she can do with the account.

When Playing It Safe Backfires: How Too Much Cash Can Hurt Retirement

Research Analyst Jacob Keen, CFA, is joined by Managing Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, and Senior Financial Planner Jacob Pritchard, CFP®, in a discussion about investors who have nearly 70% of their portfolio in money markets and other cash equivalents. They discuss locking in returns with bonds and how we would apply the Ten Year Rule to their situation.

Retirement Success: It Takes More Than Just Saving

On the road to retirement, people often make several common mistakes that can hinder their financial security and overall retirement experience. Research Analyst Jacob Keen, CFA, Senior Associate Michael Griffin, CFP®, and Associate Peter Lynch delve into some potential hazards investors may want to watch out for.