Tag: Retirement Planning

Retirement in the New Year | On-Demand Webinar
Thinking about retiring in 2021? A new year offers a fresh beginning to think about your retirement and the possibilities. It can feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time and you may have a lot of questions.

Enroll in Medicare at 65 and Consider Delaying Social Security
If you are one of millions of “Boomers” reaching age 65 each year, you must enroll in Medicare on time to avoid penalties. Financial advisor Kevin Kingston provides a helpful overview of important details you need to know about the enrollment process.

Benefits of Lump-Sum Pension Options
As more employers shift from pensions to 401(k) plans, more employees will need to figure out how to handle their options. Financial advisor Chris Ruedi discusses some of the benefits of lump-sum pension options.

Selecting a Withdrawal Rate for the Long Run
You may be wondering how to re-create a paycheck during retirement. Financial advisor Casey Christianson suggests you take a lesson from endurance runners when preparing for life’s next chapter.

Benefits of Lump-Sum Pension Options
Financial advisor Chris Ruedi wrote the article “Benefits of Lump-Sum Pension Options,” for the Pantagraph. The article outlines some of the benefits of a lump-sum option such as low interest rates, increased control over the funds, and extending benefits to future generations.

Five Important Considerations of Involuntary Retirement
Because of COVID-19, many are faced with the choice of returning to work or entering a forced retirement. If you’re faced with involuntary retirement, here are five things you should consider.

The New Retirement Mentality Post COVID Q&A
The Coronavirus is affecting many areas of our lives – even when it comes to preparing for, transitioning into, or living in retirement. What’s the new retirement reality post COVID? We answered your questions in an interactive Q&A webinar.

2019 Taxes – What We Learned, What We Recommend
Alexander Strauss, financial planning and tax accountant, summarizes what we’ve learned from the 2019 tax return season and outlines possible tax reduction opportunities that you may be able to utilize next year. He also answers recent tax FAQs, including “Am I Eligible to Receive a Stimulus Check?” and “What’s The Deal With the New W-4?” […]