Think about these factors before you leave work for the last time. Provided by Marc Aarons Retirement planning is not entirely financial. Your degree of happiness in your “second act” may depend on some factors that don’t come with an obvious price tag. Here are some non-monetary factors to consider as you plan your retirement. […]

Life expectancy table updated for the first time since 2002. Provided by Marc Aarons If you are retired and have reached your seventies, you may have the opportunity to draw a little less income from your retirement savings accounts in 2022. Next year, the Internal Revenue Service plans to update the life expectancy tables used […]

How many pieces do you have in place? Provided by Marc Aarons  When you read about money matters, you will sometimes see the phrase, “getting your financial house in order.” What exactly does that mean? When your financial “house is in order,” it means it is built on a solid foundation. It means that you […]

Should professional practices look into them?  Provided by Marc Aarons In corporate America, pension plans may be fading away. Only 14% of Fortune 500 companies offered them to full-time employees in 2019. In contrast, legal, medical, accounting, and engineering firms are keeping the spirit of the traditional pension plan alive by adopting cash balance plans.1 […]

How will the self-employed strategize for retirement? Provided by Marc Aarons As Wall Street pushes higher, a pandemic-weary Main Street is relearning how to manage cash flow with the hope of keeping its retirement dreams alive. Self-employed Americans, and the people working for them, account for roughly 30 percent of the nation’s workforce.1 In the […]

Six areas of personal finance to review.  Provided by Marc Aarons  When training to become a financial professional, much of our course work centers on the six critical areas of creating a financial strategy. Some recognize October as Financial Planning Month, so it’s an excellent opportunity to review those six personal finance areas.1 Cash Management: […]

Getting started with you household budget.  Provided by Marc Aarons  Budgeting towards needs and goals. One of the objectives of creating a household budget is that, as time moves on and the various household members advance in their careers, they are likely to make more money. Knowing where that money goes can help direct that […]

Looking ahead can help you conquer these unique obstacles. Provided by Marc Aarons  When it comes to retirement, some women face obstacles that can make saving for retirement a challenge. Women typically earn less than their male counterparts and often take time out of the workforce to care for children or other family members. Added […]

It depends on your goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. Provided by Marc Aarons “Will I outlive my retirement money?” That’s one of the top fears for people who are starting to prepare for their retirement years. So I have to chuckle a bit when I see headlines that say, “Here’s how much money Americans […]

A few things you may want to think about before filing for benefits. Provided by Marc Aarons Whether you want to leave work at 62, 67, or 72, claiming the retirement benefits you are entitled to by federal law is no casual decision. You will want to consider a few key factors first. How long […]