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…
Are you prepared for 2023? From soaring inflation and rising interest rates to the ongoing effects of the pandemic and war in Ukraine, we can expect the economic landscape to remain predictably unpredictable for the foreseeable future. And Mr. Market doesn’t like it when it’s foggy. While there’s not much we can do to influence the… Read More 2023 Financial Planning: Your Key To-Do List for the New Year
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® 