by Robert Sechrist | Jul 11, 2022 | financial planning, retirement
Here’s how rising interest rates can affect your lump-sum benefits KEY POINTS Many companies that offer traditional pensions give workers the option to take their benefits as a lump sum instead of as an annuity. The higher the rate used to calculate a lump sum — to...
by Robert Sechrist | Feb 28, 2022 | financial planning, Investments, retirement
KEY POINTS Using the modified tables should be generally straightforward for most account owners, although there are a couple of situations that may be trickier this year. One of those instances involves anyone who delayed their 2021 withdrawal until this year under...
by Jason Sechrist | Feb 24, 2022 | Investments, retirement
KEY POINTS A couple of provisions that were in the 2019 Secure Act may become more apparent this year. Other changes to 401(k) plans could be on their way, given the bipartisan support for new retirement legislation in Congress. Contribution limits also are higher for...
by Robert Sechrist | Feb 14, 2022 | Investments, retirement
Josephine Flood | CNBC On the surface, retirement planning hasn’t changed all that much over the years. You work, you save and then you retire. But while the mechanics may be the same, today’s savers are facing some challenges that previous generations didn’t...
by Robert Sechrist | Feb 7, 2022 | retirement
The new year offers opportunities for many Americans in their careers and financial lives. The “Great Reshuffle” is expected to continue as employees leave jobs and take new ones at a rapid clip. At the same time, many workers have made a vow to save more this year,...
by Jason Sechrist | Feb 3, 2022 | retirement, Taxes
KEY POINTS You can funnel $20,500 into your 401(k) plan for 2022, up from $19,500 from 2021. Boosting your contribution rate now offers more time for growth, and may make it easier to meet yearly goals. But you need to know how your company’s 401(k) match works before...
