Quiz: Social Security Survivor Benefits
Did you know that Social Security may pay benefits to your eligible family members when you die, helping to make their financial life easier? Take the quiz in this week’s Financial Tip to learn more.
Portfolio Allocation When A Recession is Around the Corner
This week on “Money Talks,” your hosts look at a couple’s situation where they are five years from retirement and are concerned about the likelihood of a recession in the next three to five years. The experts discuss how the Ten Year Rule would work for them and how to position their investment portfolio.
There’s Still Time to Contribute to an IRA for 2018
You have until your tax return due date (not including extensions) to contribute up to $5,500 for 2018 ($6,500 if you were age 50 or older on December 31, 2018). For most taxpayers, the contribution deadline for 2018 is April 15, 2019 (April 17 for taxpayers who live in Maine or Massachusetts) You can contribute…
Target-Date Funds May Not Fulfill Your Retirement Needs
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Research Analyst Jacob Keen and Senior Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, to discuss an investor’s situation where she is fully invested in target-date funds outside of her 401(k).
In the News: Tax Diversification of Retirement Savings
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, shares his thoughts on the tax diversification of your retirement funds. Should you be saving all to your 401(k)? What if you want to retire early and access your retirement funds sooner? Read the Article This article is for demonstrative and academic purposes and is meant to…
Tax Diversification of Retirement Savings
Senior Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, and Associate Peter Lynch join Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, to discuss how the accounts you use to save for retirement make a difference, and that tax diversification is something to consider.
Should I contribute to my 401(k) plan at work?
Yes! Unless you absolutely cannot afford to set aside any dollars whatsoever, you should contribute to your employer’s 401(k) plan. A 401(k) plan is one of the most powerful tools you can use to save for your retirement. The first benefit is that your pre-tax contributions to a 401(k) plan are not taxed as current…
Hidden Gem: HSAs in Retirement
When saving for retirement, you’re probably aware of the benefits of using tax-preferred accounts such as 401(k)s and IRAs. But you may not be aware of another type of tax-preferred account that may prove very useful, not only during your working years but also in retirement: the health savings account (HSA). HSA in a Nutshell…
401(k) Participation and Allocation
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, Principal Jennifer J. Thomas, CFP®, and Justin Wagner, AIF®, Client Relationship Manager – Retirement Services, team up to discuss how investors should approach allocating their 401(k) investments.
Is Your Retirement Goal Really Out of Reach?
As a retirement savings plan participant, you know that setting an accumulation goal is an important part of your overall strategy. In fact, over decades of conducting its annual Retirement Confidence Survey, the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) has found that goal setting is a key factor influencing overall retirement confidence. But for many, a…