“The foundation of a good retirement is planning.” – Earl Nightingale In times like these, saving for retirement is hard enough. That’s why you want to make sure you plan it right — or at least as right as you can. (The future is always …read more »
“The bad news is, nothing lasts forever. The good news is, nothing lasts forever.” – J. Cole At this point, we’ve probably all heard about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), which made a lot of significant changes to tax laws. It …read more »
Deciding when to start taking Social Security benefits can have a significant impact on an individual’s retirement income. It is crucial for retirees to make informed decisions, as the timing of these benefits could ultimately make the difference between a comfortable retirement and a stressful …read more »
“Don’t give up because things are hard, but work harder, when you think of giving up.” – Anthony Liccione Tax time can remind us of our choices over the course of the entire previous year. We see how easy it is to pull the trigger …read more »
“You just can’t beat the person who never gives up.” – Babe Ruth So many mindlessly follow “influencer” advice, and start to pursue a careerdriven exclusively from their “passion”. They end up with broken dreams, bitterness towards the world and a deeper resistance to “starting” …read more »
New retirees often find it difficult to work out their finances to make ends meet. The rising cost of healthcare also makes it difficult to cover day-to-day expenses. While you can’t avoid paying taxes altogether, there are ways to minimize the amount of taxes you …read more »
Let’s talk about something of major importance as you begin to prepare for retirement: learning how to turn retirement assets into income. After spending years working to accumulate assets and focusing specifically on investment returns, retirees will need to shift their focus to turning assets …read more »
The impact of taxes on your personal retirement income is one issue that is often overlooked when thinking about retirement that should be seriously considered. Taxes play an important role in your retirement distribution planning because investment earnings from after-tax accounts and distributions from retirement …read more »
Are you approaching 60 and considering taking your Social Security benefit early? This sounds like a great idea! Taking your benefits early is one way to increase your income, and you would be eligible to start taking benefits at 62. However, there are a few …read more »
One of the most common questions we receive from clients who are teachers or state employees revolves around the PLOP. The PLOP, or Partial Lump Sum Option, provides qualified Virginia Retirement System employees with the flexibility to take a portion of their benefit as a …read more »
