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 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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
This week on “Money Talks,” Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Senior Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, and Associate Melanie Wells, CFP®, to discuss how a little financial planning for retirement can greatly impact your taxes today.
1. Pausing Your Career to Care for Children First, women frequently step out of the workforce in their 20s, 30s, or 40s to care for children—a time when their job might just be kicking into high (or higher) gear. It’s a noble cause, of course. But consider this: A long break from the workforce can…
If you’re a small-business owner, you probably pour your heart, soul, and nearly all your money into your business. When it comes to retirement planning, do you cross your fingers and hope your business will provide the nest egg you’ll need to live comfortably? What if you become ill and have to sell your business…
