Dead Last (…or first depending on how you look at it)
Life expectancy is one of the key variables in retirement planning. I’ve written a few times about longevity risk, and how it’s important to factor this in to plans. But […]
Social Security Math Changes in 2017
Beyond the 0.3% cost of living adjustment and an increase in the payroll tax earnings cap, there is one other major change for Social Security that began on Jan. 1. […]
Retirement Readiness
Thinking of retiring in 2017? It’s a major life transition that involves financial and social changes. New retirees have a myriad of decisions to make, including figuring out where their […]
It’s Not What You Make, It’s What You Save
Happy New Year to you! I hope everyone has a healthy start to 2017! The start of the year is a perfect time to increase contribution rates to company sponsored […]
Be the Smart 10 Percent
In a recent study released by the nonprofit Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, only 10% of those surveyed have ever taken the time to formally plan for their retirement needs, […]