Social Security has a reputation for being confusing— and not just because of how your contributions look on your pay stubs and tax returns. It’s complicated because your Social Security benefits don’t always line up with your official retirement date. You can decide...
When financial planners talk about your career choices, it’s often through the lens of retirement planning. How will your current job get you to retirement? Are you saving enough and taking advantage of your employer’s 401(k) match? Do you know how many more years you...
Is your will up to date? It’s easy to forget about your estate plan once you’ve made your will, but the truth is that it’s essential to update your end-of-life documents regularly. Family relationships, financial assets, and your own priorities can all change over...
Once you retire, your federal tax liability may change. However, your specific living situation, retirement income, and financial circumstances can affect your taxes. But tax filing for retirees isn’t always straightforward, so you may want to work with a CPA when...
Recent financial news pages are full of stories about rising interest rates. At the end of July, the Federal Reserve announced a 0.75-percentage-point hike in interest rates. This was the latest in a series of rate increases that started in March 2022. The Fed has...
The transition to retirement can be an overwhelming experience; it often takes a while to get out of that work mindset and decide how to structure your days now that you aren’t spending them at the office. Many people find the financial transition to be challenging as...
