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I Want to Retire. Don’t I?

I Want to Retire. Don’t I?

The decision to continue working in retirement is both personal and multifaceted. Various studies highlight the range of reasons behind such choices. Get this, a 2023 survey from Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies₁ found that 55% of people said they plan to continue working after retiring, citing both financial reasons and a desire for healthy aging, including staying active.

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What Does the Fed’s Interest Rate Cut Mean for Retirees?

The federal funds rate has a number of possible implications on the markets, and how or if they will affect you personally will depend on your unique financial circumstances. And if you’re like many retirees, there could be both positive and negative effects on your finances. 

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Too Late for A Roth? Think Again…

Unlike a traditional IRA or regular 401(k) plan, you pay the taxes up front when you put money in a Roth account. If you follow the rules of the plan, all the interest you subsequently earn on the investment is tax-free in retirement. By design, the Roth works best for those who contribute early and withdraw late.

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Financial Lesson to my 23 Year Old

Saving for retirement in your 20’s, or even your 30’s can be relatively painless as opposed to starting in your 40’s or later. While retirement may seem a long way off, putting a plan in place now is a smart move.

While it may not seem like an important task to do now, I told her that saving for retirement is probably the biggest financial goal of her life and starting earlier gives her a number of significant advantages. 

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I Want to Retire. Don’t I?

I Want to Retire. Don’t I?

The decision to continue working in retirement is both personal and multifaceted. Various studies highlight the range of reasons behind such choices. Get this, a 2023 survey from Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies₁ found that 55% of people said they plan to continue working after retiring, citing both financial reasons and a desire for healthy aging, including staying active.

Read More »
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What Does the Fed’s Interest Rate Cut Mean for Retirees?

The federal funds rate has a number of possible implications on the markets, and how or if they will affect you personally will depend on your unique financial circumstances. And if you’re like many retirees, there could be both positive and negative effects on your finances. 

Read More »

Too Late for A Roth? Think Again…

Unlike a traditional IRA or regular 401(k) plan, you pay the taxes up front when you put money in a Roth account. If you follow the rules of the plan, all the interest you subsequently earn on the investment is tax-free in retirement. By design, the Roth works best for those who contribute early and withdraw late.

Read More »
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Financial Lesson to my 23 Year Old

Saving for retirement in your 20’s, or even your 30’s can be relatively painless as opposed to starting in your 40’s or later. While retirement may seem a long way off, putting a plan in place now is a smart move.

While it may not seem like an important task to do now, I told her that saving for retirement is probably the biggest financial goal of her life and starting earlier gives her a number of significant advantages. 

Read More »
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I Want to Retire. Don’t I?

I Want to Retire. Don’t I?

The decision to continue working in retirement is both personal and multifaceted. Various studies highlight the range of reasons behind such choices. Get this, a 2023 survey from Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies₁ found that 55% of people said they plan to continue working after retiring, citing both financial reasons and a desire for healthy aging, including staying active.

Read More »
Calculator

What Does the Fed’s Interest Rate Cut Mean for Retirees?

The federal funds rate has a number of possible implications on the markets, and how or if they will affect you personally will depend on your unique financial circumstances. And if you’re like many retirees, there could be both positive and negative effects on your finances. 

Read More »

Too Late for A Roth? Think Again…

Unlike a traditional IRA or regular 401(k) plan, you pay the taxes up front when you put money in a Roth account. If you follow the rules of the plan, all the interest you subsequently earn on the investment is tax-free in retirement. By design, the Roth works best for those who contribute early and withdraw late.

Read More »
cutterfinancialblogimage17

Financial Lesson to my 23 Year Old

Saving for retirement in your 20’s, or even your 30’s can be relatively painless as opposed to starting in your 40’s or later. While retirement may seem a long way off, putting a plan in place now is a smart move.

While it may not seem like an important task to do now, I told her that saving for retirement is probably the biggest financial goal of her life and starting earlier gives her a number of significant advantages. 

Read More »