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Preparing for retirement can make a huge difference in your quality of life
Retirement is a goal that is shared by virtually everyone who has ever had a job; however, the uncertainty caused by the pandemic has compounded the issue, particularly for those at or near retirement. But the preparations of a successful…
The drawbacks, risks and rewards of delaying your retirement
According to recent survey by the nonprofit organization Life Happens, it found many older adults are being forced to rethink their retirement plans thanks to the pandemic, with 43 percent of Americans saying they plan to postpone and continue to…
Social Security’s Plan to Better Serve You
(Source – blog.ssa.gov) We are committed to improving service to the millions of Americans who expect and deserve timely and accurate help from us. This effort requires that we modernize our technology so we can provide our employees with effective,…
Why the large premium hikes to your LTC policy and what to do about it
Many long-term care (LTC) policy holders may be facing a sizable premium increase this year causing many to doubt if it was the right decision to purchase this insurance. Why the large premium hikes? Well, it’s a combination of low…
More education is needed on how best to utilize HSAs
The results from a recent survey conducted by Optum Bank and Empower Retirement found that although HSAs provide a variety of benefits for employees, they are in need of more education on how best to utilize this tool for long-term…
Americans were already struggling to save for retirement
A new study from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, found about 75 percent of those who have lost jobs because of COVID-19 are now at risk of being unable to maintain their standard of living when they…
Four in five Americans are worried about their retirement
The latest research from the Center for a Secure Retirement and Bankers Life found that despite retirement worries amid the COVID-19 pandemic, familiarity with common retirement planning tools remain low. Four in five Americans are worried about their retirement and…
Even when your health is poor, filing later actually makes sense
When you claim your Social Security benefits may depend on the state of your health. If you are in poor health you are generally better off claiming your Social Security on the early side (62 is the earliest) because that…
Auto protability of 401(k) plans could keep $2 trillion in the US retirement system
It’s important to carefully consider what to do with the money you have stashed away in your 401(k) if you have been either laid off, furloughed or changing jobs. Many people forget about it or simply cash it out if…
Colorado Secure Savings Program
The Colorado Secure Savings Program, was signed into law by Governor Jared Polis, will let nearly a million Colorado workers who lack a retirement savings plan at work will soon gain that benefit. The bill ensures that workers at businesses…