Financial briefs

Achieving a secure retirement starts with understanding the factors that shape long‑term financial wellbeing. By addressing potential retirement derailers, planning for longevity, and clarifying lifestyle aspirations, a more resilient and intentional retirement strategy can be cultivated.

Learn how to increase your retirement savings by understanding the psychology behind saving and adopting the “pay yourself first” approach. We’ll also cover why using conservative estimates for income and expenses can help you create a realistic, secure retirement plan.

Insurance often fades into the background once it’s in place – but it shouldn’t. Regularly review your policies, deductibles, and coverage in light of your current life stage is essential to ensure they still align with your evolving needs and future goals.

Smart retirement planning is key to financial peace of mind. In this issue, we explore how to stretch your savings with strategies like building emergency funds, understanding safe withdrawal rates, maximizing 401(k) contributions, and getting started with a retirement plan that fits your lifestyle.

Navigating the financial side of college can be overwhelming – but with the right tools, it doesn’t have to be. Explore practical strategies for paying and planning for college, including savings options like Roth IRAs and 529 Plans, use of merit scholarships, and building financial literacy for students.

We all know how important it is to save for retirement, and 401(k) plans have become one of the most effective ways to save. However, many workers who have access to a retirement plan don’t participate. That’s probably the biggest mistake you can make. If you have access to a plan, you should take full advantage of it.