Do you have a long-lost retirement account left with a former employer? Maybe it’s been so long that you can’t even remember? With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts holding roughly $1.35 trillion in assets, even the most organized professional may be surprised to learn of their unclaimed “found” money.1 What are “Forgotten” Retirement Accounts? … Read More Find That Lost 401(k)!
Have you ever set a financial goal for yourself with the best of intentions, only to find yourself derailed after a few months? If so, you’re not alone. Just look at how many people start the New Year off with a brand-new gym membership, only to stop going after a few months. Let’s get back… Read More Investment Strategy: Setting Financial Goals
In the final days of 2022, Congress passed a new set of retirement rules designed to make it easier to contribute to retirement plans and access those funds earmarked for retirement. The law is called SECURE 2.0, and it’s a follow-up to the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, passed in 2019.… Read More SECURE Act 2.0: An Overview
If you are the Employer, as a plan sponsor and fiduciary to your company’s retirement plan, you have certain responsibilities to ensure optimal investments, reasonable fees, and informed participants. Working with a Plan Advisor allows you to navigate this complicated field with confidence to create a best practices retirement plan that helps protect you from… Read More The Role of a Retirement Plan Advisor
…and 403(b) Plans & 457 Plans First things first, a 401(k) is NOT an investment. It is a TYPE of qualified retirement account. You, as the participant of the company retirement plan, must choose HOW to invest your money within the 401(k) account. When you start a job at a mid-sized or larger private employer,… Read More The 401(k) Cheat Sheet…
While there is no one-size fits all, avoiding these mistakes is a good start. A lot of 401(k)/403(b) investors end up making the same mistakes when choosing their investments. The results are low returns and unbalanced portfolios. Avoiding these four mistakes is a good start for getting more out of your 401(k)/403(b). There is no… Read More Four Common 401(k) & 403(b) Mistakes to Avoid
Are you invested appropriately in your company retirement plan?… Read More Are You Invested Optimally in Your Company Retirement Plan (401k, 403b, 457)?
Keith Weiss CFP® 