Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Preparing for retirement can look a little different for women than it does for men. Although stereotypes are changing, women are still more likely to serve as caretakers than men are, meaning they may accumulate less income and benefits due … Read more…
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The reason withdrawals from a Traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) prior to age 59½ are generally subject to a 10% tax penalty is that policymakers wanted to create a disincentive to use these savings for anything other than retirement.1 Yet, … Read more…
Find That Lost Retirement Account
Do you have a long-lost retirement account left with a former employer? Maybe it’s been so long that you can’t even remember. With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts holding roughly $1.35 trillion in assets, even the most organized professional … Read more…
Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?
The average household with revolving credit card debt had a balance of $7,876 as of March 2023. For the average household carrying credit card debt, this will equate to an annual interest of $1,380. With the average credit card annual … Read more…
Choosing a Retirement Plan that Fits Your Business
If you have yet to develop a retirement plan for your business, or if you’re not sure the plan you’ve chosen is the right one, here are some things to consider. How much can my business afford to contribute? The … Read more…
Catch-Up Contributions
A recent survey found that 28% of workers are very confident about having enough money to live comfortably through their retirement years. At the same time, 27% are not confident.1 In 2001 congress passed a law that can help older … Read more…
Retirement Plans and your Dental Practice – Weighing the Options
A retirement plan for your practice is essential to the long-term retirement goals for you and your employees. Those practices that have a plan in place and contribute on a consistent basis give the best opportunity for retirement success. A … Read more…
Guidance for Business Owners Selecting a Retirement Plan
If you’re a business owner, establishing a retirement plan can provide a number of benefits — to you, your business, and your employees. Not only does a retirement plan provide you and your employees with an accessible and cost efficient … Read more…
What Is a Roth 401(k)?
While many people are familiar with the benefits of traditional 401(k) plans, others are not as acquainted with Roth 401(k)s. Since January 1, 2006, employers have been allowed to offer workers access to Roth 401(k) plans. And starting in 2023, … Read more…
QACA – The Other Safe Harbor Plan
With the retirement plan changes initiated by the recently passed SECURE Act 2.0, a plan design type that has been little used in the past is now getting a lot more attention. The Qualified Automatic Contribution Arrangement plan, or QACA, … Read more…
