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The Pros and Cons of Deferred Compensation

The Pros and Cons of Deferred Compensation By Joe Globensky, RFC®At some point in your career, you may be offered participation in a nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plan. Currently more than 90% of public companies offer some sort of NQDC plan and nearly half (44%) of eligible employees participate.¹ But, how do you know if […]

Why You Should Get a Social Security Benefit Statement

Why You Should Get a Social Security Benefit Statement By K. Bridget Schneider, CFP®, CRPC®When was the last time you got a copy of your Social Security benefit statement? If you are like many people, you may think you got one in the mail a year or so ago. However, it may have been several […]

Tips for Late-Start Retirement Planning

Last month we suggested a few reasons early retirement planning is important. That’s valuable information for Millennials, but what if you’re a Gen Xer?

A Few Reasons Early Retirement Planning Is Important

What is retirement planning? Basically, it’s a process of determining how much money you’ll need in retirement and the steps to make that happen.

5 Risk Factors That Can Affect Your Retirement Income

You’ve saved your entire working life in an effort to afford the retirement you want. Whether you are on the cusp of retirement, or you have years to go, understanding five risk factors that can affect your retirement income is essential.

Retirement Income Plan: What Are You Saving For in Retirement?

In the past, we have written blog posts on when you should start planning for retirement, how much money you will need in retirement, ways to gauge your saving for retirement, and creating a plan to manage your income in retirement. But have you ever taken the time to figure out, “What Are You Saving for in Retirement?”