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• Assessing Your Retirement Preparedness in the Modern Age

  Did you know, according to CNBC, more Americans are expected to turn 65 through 2027 than at any other time in history?

• 6 Retirement Tips for Surviving the Sandwich Generation Squeeze

  Adults caring for aging parents and children simultaneously have now become known as the "sandwich generation."  While each generation comes with its own array of financial challenges, the sandwich generation often feels a tight financial squeeze as they juggle the cost of care for their elderly parents with care for their children. Due to the financial strain, saving for retirement gets put on the back burner.

• Thinking About Working in Retirement? Here's What to Consider

  If you're thinking about working in retirement, you must consider a few things before making your decision. As you get older, the question of when to collect Social Security retirement benefits and how your monthly payment may be impacted by working is essential. Here's what to consider before making your decision.

• Spring Has Sprung: Time to Refresh Your Retirement Plan

  Spring can be a fantastic time to refresh your retirement plan and savings habits. With 2023 bringing increased limits for 401(k)s, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and other tax-advantaged accounts, it's worth taking a closer look at your retirement savings.

• Retirement Annuities Explained: What They Are and How They Work

  Having enough retirement income for what you need and want is essential and must be planned for, even in the best economic conditions. A way to provide income safety is by using annuities as an asset class in your retirement portfolio.

• Social Security Isn’t Enough: How Social Security Fits into a Well-Rounded Retirement Plan

  If you're nearing retirement age, you know the Social Security process and how much you will likely receive.

• Caring For Your Family Members While Preparing For Retirement

  The newest generation of upcoming retirees is facing a more unique and prominent dilemma than past generations have experienced: caring for family members at the same time they’re preparing for retirement.

• Key Financial Wellness Metrics for Near-Retirement Individuals

  As one approaches retirement, monitoring your financial situation by understanding your net worth and assessing the assets and resources needed to maintain a comfortable lifestyle throughout retirement is vital.

• Retirement Planning: A Map to Changes in 2024

  Navigating these demands an adaptable approach to planning your finances.

• The Importance of Choosing the Right Life Insurance Policy for Your Retirement Years

  Life insurance has its benefits, and choosing a manageable life insurance policy is a critical step in your retirement planning.

• 3 Ways Planning For Retirement is Like Planning For Summer Break

  For kids, teens, and college students, summer break often represents freedom from schedules, responsibilities, and all those other drains on your time. Retirement actually can provide a similar level of freedom, but only if you've adequately prepared, planned, and saved. Below, we discuss three ways that planning ahead for your retirement can be like scheduling your summer.

• An In-Depth Guide to Social Security Retirement Benefits and Taxes

  Social Security is a vital component of retirement income for many.

• How High Earners Can Build a Strong Retirement with Their 401(k)

  Approximately 60 million workers contribute to a 401(k)-retirement plan.

• Close to Retirement? What to Know About the SECURE Act 2.0

  Are you getting close to retirement and trying to stay on top of any changes to the retirement laws that may impact your goals and strategy? With the Secure Act 2.0 now signed into law, there are numerous retirement-related provisions included in the Omnibus Appropriations package that may be of interest to you.

• Retiring Early As a Couple: A Financial Love Story

  Retiring early as a couple is a goal shared by many, and if planned comprehensively, it may provide opportunities for travel, passion projects, and more quality time together.

• Thriving in a Volatile Market

  Manage uncertainty during market shifts.

• The Best Gift You Can Give Your Kids as a Single Parent is an Estate Plan

  Single parents shoulder the responsibility of not only providing for their children's immediate needs but also planning for their future.

• Everyone Needs an Estate Plan—Even If You Are Single with No Dependents

  Estate planning is also significantly relevant for single individuals without children.

• Why Wealthy Individuals Would Consider Not Converting to a Roth IRA

  While a Roth IRA conversion may suit some, wealthy individuals may not consider this investment strategy under certain circumstances.

• Eight Things You Must Know About Medicare

  Heading into your retirement years brings a slew of new topics to grapple with, and one of the most maddening may be Medicare.