Retirement Planning
Planning For A Secure Retirement
Today, a majority of your retirement income will likely depend on your own resources. More retirees than ever before receive benefits from Social Security and employer-sponsored retirement plans, but the role of these two sources of income is expected to decline in the future. Many employers are cutting back on retirement benefits or are no longer offering pension plans.
But, with some advance planning you can make your retirement more comfortable and a first step toward this objective is to begin planning in earnest – today.
The professional life insurance representatives of Security Mutual Life can assist in the planning process. Together, you will determine how much income is needed to maintain your current lifestyle in retirement, typically between 67% and 90% of your pre-retirement income, and review and analyze the four primary sources of retirement income: Social Security, employer-sponsored pension plans, Individual Retirement Accounts and personal investments. If a gap exists between what is needed and what is available, then a plan can be formulated to help put your financial house in order.
Retirement planning is the only way to estimate the amount of money you will require in retirement in order to maintain your desired lifestyle. Starting early to plan for your retirement will make a big difference later on.
To get an idea of just how much money you would have to save, starting today, to retire at your desired comfort level, try out our retirement planner.
Study Indicates that Half of Older Americans May Unretire
Episode 266 – Is early retirement a realistic goal for many people? A new study indicates that half of older Americans are considering either returning to the workforce or staying employed longer than they first planned. Continue Reading Study Indicates that Half of Older Americans May Unretire
Are Millennials Better Prepared for Retirement Than Baby Boomers and Generation X?
Episode 254 – Which generation—baby boomers, gen X or millennials—is better prepared for retirement? The answer may surprise you. Continue Reading Are Millennials Better Prepared for Retirement Than Baby Boomers and Generation X?
Are Roth Conversions Right for Everyone?
Episode 252 – We’ve been bombarded by mass media touting the benefits of doing a Roth conversion, but they may not be right for everyone. Continue Reading Are Roth Conversions Right for Everyone?
IRS Delays Roth Catch-Up Provision Mandated by SECURE 2.0
Episode 247 – IRS delays the SECURE 2.0 requirement for catch-up contributions for highly paid employees age 50 and over to be made as Roth contributions. Continue Reading IRS Delays Roth Catch-Up Provision Mandated by SECURE 2.0
IRS Provides Additional Relief for RMDs in 2023
Episode 242 – IRS provides additional relief to individuals who inherited traditional IRAs in 2020 or after and failed to take RMDs, and to those who mistakenly took RMDs in 2023 when they didn’t have to. Continue Reading IRS Provides Additional Relief for RMDs in 2023
Millennials, Gen X and Gen Z Need to Prepare for Retirement Now
Episode 241 – Whether you’re hoping to achieve financial independence and retire early as part of the FIRE movement or later, Millennials and members of Gen Z and Gen X need to prepare for retirement now. Continue Reading Millennials, Gen X and Gen Z Need to Prepare for Retirement Now
Retirement Confidence is Eroding in America – What Can You Do About It?
Episode 237 – Retirement confidence is eroding in America. What can you do about it? Continue Reading Retirement Confidence is Eroding in America – What Can You Do About It?
Study Indicates that 40 Percent of Americans Cash Out Their 401(k)s When They Switch Jobs
Episode 233 – According to a new study, a shocking 41% of people withdraw, rather than roll over, their 401(k) balances when leaving their jobs. Continue Reading Study Indicates that 40 Percent of Americans Cash Out Their 401(k)s When They Switch Jobs
The 529 Plan Rollover to a Roth IRA – Is it Worth it?
Episode 227 – The initial promise and excitement of a provision created by SECURE 2.0, to allow 529 Plan account balances to be rolled over to a Roth IRA, has ended in disappointment, but it may still work for you. Continue Reading The 529 Plan Rollover to a Roth IRA – Is it Worth it?
IRS Provides Guidance on Required Minimum Distributions for 2023
Episode 223 – Confusion for IRA owners turning age 72 in 2023? The IRS provides clarification and reminds IRA owners that individuals turning age 72 in 2023 are not required to take required minimum distributions. Continue Reading IRS Provides Guidance on Required Minimum Distributions for 2023