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.
Planning for a major event in your life can take a toll on not only your sanity, but your finances. Major life events are increasing in cost annually and we can be left thinking to ourselves, “can we even afford this?” Below are savings tips and insights into some of the major life events that we all experience one way or another.
Most people need to save more — often a lot more — to build a nest egg that can meet their needs. Many financial experts recommend putting away 12 to 15 percent of your pay for retirement. There is a relatively painless way to reach that goal.
What causes stress in your life? If you said my finances, and my health, then you’re not alone. Studies conducted by Fidelity have found that more than 85% of women are stressed about their finances and 60% are stressed about both their money and their health.
Over 40 percent of employers now offer at least a small retirement plan match to employees, who can help manage their financial wellness by taking advantage of this offer.
Often, people struggle with finding the extra money to save towards retirement. Many financial experts recommend putting away 12 to 15 percent of your pay for retirement, but for some this seems like an unrealistic goal.