A quick note before we dive in: I'll be using the words "retirement" and "financial independence" throughout this article as they have become essentially interchangeable with each other. Younger generations tend to avoid the word "retirement", however. They prefer "financial independence" as their Read more…
Money Moves You Should Make With a Salary Over $100k
According to Fidelity, if you want to retire comfortably, you should have eight times your annual salary saved by age 60 and ten times by age 67. Read more…
The Way We Compare Retirement Savings is Broken: Here’s Something Better
Am I on track? No matter the person, their stage in life, or their level of success, this is the ultimate question I hear as a financial advisor. What they specifically mean by ‘on track’ can vary by person, but most are curious to know if they have saved enough to retire comfortably. Read more…
Retirement Planning for Couples with an Age Difference
Retirement planning can be a daunting task with multiple factors to consider. A spouse will always play a significant role in this aspect of life. Given the recent trends when it comes to dating and marriage, a growing number of couples are finding themselves in a relationship with a notable age Read more…
How Backdoor Roth Conversions Work
Roth IRAs are an essential part of a diversified retirement plan. The most significant benefit of a Roth IRA is its potential to deliver massive tax savings over time. Read more…
Maxed-Out 401k: Your Next Steps and Strategies
Congratulations! You have successfully reached a significant financial milestone that many aspire to but few achieve: a maxed-out 401(k). This is a great achievement on your journey toward a secure retirement plan and should be celebrated. Read more…
How to Transition to Retirement
Related Episode We all find some degree of our purpose and identity in the work we do. As we contemplate a potentially near-term transition into retirement, it’s natural to understand the importance of being sure you’re financially ready. However, it is equally important to ensure that you are Read more…
The Secure Act 2.0: What You Need to Know
The Secure Act, passed in 2019, brought many changes to the retirement and financial planning landscape. We re-capped some of the biggest impacts of the original bill in a webinar that you can now access on-demand in the Plancorp resource library. Read more…
401(k) Inflation and its Impact on Your Retirement Plan
With inflation continuing to rise, many investors are concerned about the impact that this may have on their 401(k) plans. These concerns have become even more valid as inflation rates continue to hit decades-high levels, reaching 8.52% in August 2022. Investments and their dividends don’t adjust Read more…
