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The Hidden Impact of Drawing from Retirement Funds Early
Just about everybody knows that the pathway to a secure and comfortable retirement is the accumulation of a nest egg. And one of the surest ways to build this nest egg is to stick to a steady plan of contributing…
Retirement Decisions and How They’re “Framed”
“Framing”…are ensuring that all aspects of a decision are clearly understood, is critical to the success of financial decisions you’ll make for retirement. Using Social Security filing as an example, economics editor for American Public Media’s weekly “Marketplace Money” show Chris Farrell…
No 401k? Don’t Give Up…You Still Have Options
The problem of inadequate wealth accumulation for one’s future retirement security is an issue appearing frequently–some would say constantly–in the financial media these days. You’ve no doubt seen the statistics, like the National Institute on Retirement Security’s conclusion that 66% of people…
401k Plan Changes in the Wind?
According to Bradenton Herald columnist Mike Doll, the House Ways and Means Tax Reform 2.0 may bring about some significant changes affecting retirement financial planning. From changes to 401k savings limits and disclosure changes affecting 401k plans to 529 plan changes and…
What’s So Critical About the Year 2030?
Most media folks writing about Social Security’s solvency problem point to 2035 as the crisis year–the year when the program’s trust funds run dry and benefit levels fall by potentially as mush as 25%. But there’s another key milestone in…
Retirement Savings and Defined Contribution Plans: A Fix is Needed
One of the more frequently reported retirement planning issues is what many perceive to be a critical shortfall in savings among future retirees. Time.com’s Money page, for example, not too long ago reported that a third of Americans have accumulated…