On October 10, the new Social Security COLA increase was announced, and many retirees were disappointed. Each year, there is a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which is determined by a measurement of the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. The 2025...
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According to Vanguard's 2024 How America Saves Report, the average 401(k) balance for participants in 2023 was $134,128, with a median balance of $35,286. Vanguard participants’ average account balances increased by 19% since year-end 2022.¹ How does your 401(k) balance compare to others in your age...
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401(k) account management is an option for anyone with a 401(k) – no matter how close or far you are from retirement. Even if you have some basic investment knowledge, you might want to consider seeking expert advice. Think of it this way – financial advisors manage...
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As we approach the final quarter, it’s time to talk about financial risks that could significantly cost you. Let’s say you’ve made a financial goal for 2024. If you aren’t paying attention, you may miss that goal because you have to pay more in taxes than...
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Americans are not saving enough for retirement. In a report entitled Americans Face Alarming Retirement Savings Shortfall, the National Institute for Retirement Security shares, “Most Americans will not have enough money for a financially secure retirement. […] NIRS research found that for Generation X, a generation...
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Given the increase in the cost of retirement, it’s no wonder many are worried they are behind on 401(k) savings. According to the Northwestern Mutual 2024 Planning & Progress Study, “American adults say on average they now need $1.46 million to retire. That’s 15% higher than...
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Saving for your financial future requires more than the bare minimum. Given the cost of today’s retirement, it’s worth doing what you can now to maximize your 401(k) contributions. Why 401(k) Contributions Are Essential for Retirement Retiring isn’t cheap. Once you stop working, you are still expected to pay...
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Women are saving less for retirement than men – and not just by a little. Prudential’s 2024 Pulse of the American Retiree survey found, “Across all age groups, women are particularly vulnerable, with less than a third the median savings of men. They are nearly three...
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When it comes to investing for your financial future, understanding the tax consequences is important to growing wealth. Because it’s not just what you make, it’s what you keep, that counts. How tax savvy are you with regards to your 401(k)? Are you aware of the 401(k) tax...
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Fidelity Investments recently released a report on 2024 trends, and Q1 shows record high 401(k) savings in 2024. Read on to discover more about the current 401(k) savings rate, why rates have increased, and how you can save even more. Record High 401(k) Savings According to Fidelity’s Q1...
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