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What 401(k) Investors Need to Know: Market Update for Q1

Contrary to popular consensus from the media, things may not be as bad as they say. Read the following Market Update to get the info you need to make wise decisions. 2023 Q1 Market Update  

January 23rd, 2023|retirement planning|Comments Off on What 401(k) Investors Need to Know: Market Update for Q1

The Real Cost of Retirement: Are You Saving Enough?

Social Security benefits in 2023 will see the highest increase in 40 years, but will it be enough to cover the real cost of retirement? To give you a better idea of the cost of retirement, we’re breaking down those factors for you. Learn more here.

January 17th, 2023|retirement planning|Comments Off on The Real Cost of Retirement: Are You Saving Enough?

Big Increases to Retirement Plan Contribution Limits for 2023

Contribution limits have increased for 401(k)s and IRA’s, as well as the Catch-up limits and Phase-out thresholds. This is good news for those that want to contribute more for retirement in 2023. Read more here.

November 1st, 2022|retirement planning|Comments Off on Big Increases to Retirement Plan Contribution Limits for 2023

Market Commentary for Q4: What It Means for Your 401(k)

Market anxiety can derail a long term investment portfolio when emotions get in the way. The attached Market Commentary is provided to cut through the noise and get to the facts. Learn more here. 

October 11th, 2022|retirement planning|Comments Off on Market Commentary for Q4: What It Means for Your 401(k)

September 2022 Market Commentary

The market has been responding to the expectations of when we get to "terminal" interest rates in terms of the current tightening process, and trying to determine if we are at peak inflation. Since Jackson Hole, the market has adjusted to thinking rates may have to stay higher a little longer before there is a [...]

September 19th, 2022|retirement planning|Comments Off on September 2022 Market Commentary

9 Common 401(k) Questions – Answered

If you, like a lot of people, blindly contribute to your 401(k) plan but have many unanswered questions, this article may be worth your time. Read more here.

August 23rd, 2022|retirement planning|Comments Off on 9 Common 401(k) Questions – Answered

4 Reasons to Move Your Old 401(k)

  If you have changed employers and not rolled your old 401(k) it may be in your interest to make sure you have control of those assets. Why? Potentially higher fees, greater flexibility, more investment choices and personal control may all be things you want to consider before leaving your retirement funds with an “X” [...]

August 19th, 2022|retirement planning|Comments Off on 4 Reasons to Move Your Old 401(k)

3 Ways Target Date Funds May Hurt 401(k) Investors

The availability of Target Date Funds in 401(k) plans is a very common option. In fact, most 401(k) plans have a menu of these investments available to employees as an investment to consider. Sometimes what you don’t know could hurt you. Read the attached article on Target Date Funds to get the information you need [...]

August 15th, 2022|retirement planning|Comments Off on 3 Ways Target Date Funds May Hurt 401(k) Investors

Inflation and the Market – What Every 401(k) Investor Needs to Know

The current economic and market environment uncertainty has a lot of investors nervous. And, rightfully, so. The market is ugly right now. Listen or read the news, and it’s all doom and gloom. While we are experiencing unpleasant market volatility, it’s important not to focus too much on the negative – as hard as it [...]

July 11th, 2022|retirement planning|Comments Off on Inflation and the Market – What Every 401(k) Investor Needs to Know

5 Things That May Boost 401(k) Savings in Your 50s

With volatile markets and soaring inflation, can you still boost 401(k) savings in your 50s? You bet you can. And you don’t have to invest a ton more to do it. If boosting your 401(k) is important to you then this article may be a good read. Read more.

June 13th, 2022|retirement planning|Comments Off on 5 Things That May Boost 401(k) Savings in Your 50s