Portfolio rebalancing, how to budget your money, what’s an HSA and who needs one? Preparing for retirement is hard. From personal finance basics to retirement planning and everything in between, we’ve got a few ideas to make life a little simpler. Contact MCF with any questions.
Frequently, the news about retirement can sound discouraging. Traditional pensions are less common for most workers, many people are not saving as much as they may need, and questions continue to be raised about the long-term outlook for Social Security. However, the picture may not be as bleak as it is sometimes portrayed. Here are three practical steps that individuals can take to help strengthen their retirement readiness:
Starting a brand new job is exciting and full of a lot of new benefits, but don’t forget about the retirement plan you left behind. There are many different ways to handle an old retirement account, and here are your four options:
We understand that most retirement savers aren’t financial experts, and that can make preparing for retirement feel overwhelming. The good news is that achieving a successful retirement doesn’t have to be complicated. By following a few basic steps, you could set yourself up for long-term financial security.
There are 4 different Career Extender Profiles, differences in motivations for continuing to work are at the crux of what makes these segments unique. With those for whom it’s “Part of the Plan,” their most important reason for working is that they want more money for retirement (vs. need it).
When it comes to retirement planning, GEN X lives up to its reputation; one where the middle child – sandwiched between the Baby Boomers and the Millennials – feels indifferent to it. Despite feelings of indifference, GEN X feels secure in themselves, even rating their mental health as “excellent”. According to Principal Financial’s June 2022 Retirement Security Survey, that’s ten percentage points higher than other generations. With that said, GEN X still needs support planning for the future.
Medicare is a United States government health insurance program that covers people age 65 or older, patients with end-stage renal disease, and people younger than 65 with disabilities. It is important to understand how Medicare works, who qualifies for Medicare, and the four different types of Medicare available to individuals.