While self-directed brokerage accounts (SDBAs) may entice employees with their vast investment choices, offering them within your retirement plan requires careful consideration. This article explores the fiduciary issues your committee must address to navigate the potential benefits and risks.
Just like a good spring cleaning refreshes your home, financial decluttering can revitalize your financial life. It helps you organize your money matters, reduce stress, and feel more in control of your financial future. Here are five key strategies to get you started.
Leaving old retirement accounts behind is a surprisingly common practice, with billions of dollars sitting dormant across the U.S. While this may seem like a win for organizations saving on service fees, the reality is more complex. Neglected accounts create burdens for both employers and employees.
While reviewing your estate planning documents may not be at the top of your to-do list, it’s a crucial aspect of financial preparedness. Like regular medical checkups, proactive attention ensures your estate plan aligns with your current circumstances and legal landscape.
Planning for retirement is more than just crunching numbers and chasing a dollar figure. It’s about entering your next chapter with the right frame of mind. A hidden obstacle may be a scarcity mindset. Let’s explore how this mindset can derail your retirement dreams and what you can do to overcome it.
Even the closest families can be fractured by disagreements after a loved one’s passing. This is especially true when it comes to inheriting assets. While you might imagine your children getting along seamlessly, it’s important to plan for all possibilities.
Life transitions can be difficult and one that is often underestimated is retirement. When the day finally comes, most retirees are unprepared for what happens next.
Like spring cleaning refreshes your home, a financial review can refresh your finances. Although it can initially seem daunting, breaking the process into steps makes it more manageable. Keep reading for a walk-through of reviewing your financial accounts, assets, liabilities, and estate plan.
While your chances of winning the lottery are slim, you may inherit a significant amount of money (or an asset or investment) during your lifetime. Before dreaming of a new sports car, consider these strategies to help manage your windfall.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has implemented new rules requiring many businesses to disclose information about their true owners. This initiative aims to combat financial crime and improve transparency.
Traditionally, homeownership meant a spouse, kids, and a picket fence. But times are changing. Facing high costs associated with home ownership, young adults are exploring new options. One idea is gaining steam: buying a house with a friend.
A significant wealth transfer is on the horizon, with trillions of dollars poised to pass to the next generation. But inheriting money comes with a crucial decision: should you stick with your parents’ financial advisor? Here are key questions to ask yourself as you navigate this financial crossroads.