What 2025 COLA Predictions Mean to You
In 2022, the United States experienced the most significant inflation in four decades, primarily due to macroeconomic disruptions and supply chain issues following the COVID-19 pandemic. This led to an 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries in January 2023, the largest increase since the early 1980s. However, despite this, many retirees continue to struggle financially, as revealed by [...]
Your Finances Support What Matters in Life
When you think about your finances or financial topics, you probably think of the stock market, inflation, interest rates, valuation ratios, and other complex concepts. Well, forget all of that. The truth is your financial security is a cornerstone of a fulfilling and meaningful life. Whether the minutia makes sense or makes your head spin, the important thing to know [...]
7 Steps to Help You Plan for Retirement
Wealth preservation is essential for many individuals but warrants a specific focus for those nearing retirement. Understanding the complexities of wealth preservation is crucial, particularly for pre-retirees. Today's pre-retirees may need a more detailed retirement plan, whether due to inheritance, accomplishment in the corporate world, or entrepreneurial fulfillment. Regardless of how one acquires wealth, it's essential to understand that planning [...]
Answers to Your Questions About Healthcare in Retirement
When planning for retirement, it's essential to consider the potential medical expenses that come with aging. Here are some key questions we get a lot when we talk with clients about medical expenses in retirement. Question 1: How much will healthcare cost you? When estimating your medical expenses in retirement, several factors come into play, including your health condition, location, [...]
Balancing Income and Growth in Your Retirement Portfolio
First of all, if you’ve made it to your retirement, congratulations! But we do have some other news: you’re not done working yet! Now that you’ve entered your golden years, you’re going to have to build up income strategies to make sure that your money will last for the rest of your retirement. The trick now is going to be [...]
Why You Shouldn’t Postpone Your Retirement Contributions
You may be thinking that you’ll save for retirement later. Right now, there are bills to pay and things you want to do with your money, so retirement isn’t on your radar. You may also be thinking, “How impactful could just a small amount of money saved really be for me—will it make a difference?” A lot of people have [...]
How Much Do Retirees Really Pay in Tax?
If you’re looking for information to inform your tax planning strategies for your retirement, look no further. Let’s start with the question everyone wants to know: Is it possible to receive income in retirement without taxes? While it may be technically possible, your optimal income sources probably have some type of taxation associated with them.[1] Most retirees have some kind [...]
The Basics of Planning for Healthcare in Retirement
Most couples will spend about $315,000 on healthcare in retirement.[1] Let that number sink in. Do you have a plan for how you’re going to manage costs like that? Luckily, if you’re not sure, we have some recommendations! A solid retirement plan is a good place to start. Contributing to a retirement account may help you grow your savings and [...]
