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New regulations and how they might affect your retirement plan

In December 2022, Congress passed an end-of-year spending bill that included the SECURE Act 2.0 to help to strengthen retirement readiness and help more people financially prepare for the future. Here are some highlights to be aware of and how new regulations could affect your retirement plan.

Year-end retirement planning checklist

Before the end of the year arrives, you may want to check in on your finances, including taking steps that can help maximize your retirement savings for down the road. Creating a sound retirement plan can be instrumental in closing potential savings gaps, aligning your income and expenses, and meeting your financial goals for the future.

Reaching work-life balance before retirement

Achieving a work-life balance before your retirement can be an important part of staying healthy and preventing burnout. If you’re looking to bring more balance to your life, consider these tips.

Ideas on how to have a financial planning meeting with your family

Talking about financial planning can be tough, but meeting with your spouse, children, or grandchildren to discuss financial decisions can better prepare your family for the future.

Uncover the benefits of life insurance

If you want to protect the people you love, life insurance should be an important part of your financial planning. It can provide a meaningful amount of money to your family and give you a way to leave a legacy. However, it can also do a lot more than that.

Financially plan for your retirement income

As you approach your golden years, it’s important to consider your retirement income planning to make sure you have the money you need to enjoy them.

Tips for finding retirement planning advice

You can find advice from a variety of places and at different price points. If you’re looking for some additional help, here are some no-cost and low-cost options to consider.

Do you own your financial future?

In times of uncertainty and economic changes, life insurance can be a valuable component to a financial strategy. Unfortunate events can alter your financial future, but there’s a way to help protect your plans.

Life insurance as part of retirement planning

By having the right life insurance coverage when you retire, you can make it easier for your family to handle finances when you die.

Six ways to improve your financial literacy

The more knowledge you have about your finances and how to navigate them, the more you’ll be able to make sound decisions to effectively save and invest money for yourself and your family. Here are some financial literacy tips to help increase your financial literacy and make your money work for you.

How to retire confidently

When it comes to retirement finances, many Americans don’t feel confident about their plans. 41% of participants in the recent Midland National survey gave themselves a ‘C’ or lower on retirement planning. Fortunately, you can boost your confidence by taking a few simple steps to ensure you are on the right path to financial security in your golden years.

Money moves you should make after you retire

The way you handle your finances in retirement is just as important as it was before you left the workforce. You need to ensure you don't outlive your money, so you can enjoy your golden years in comfort. Here are some suggestions on how to be money smart in retirement.

4 ways the pandemic has changed financial planning

To learn more about the changing landscape, Midland National recently surveyed hundreds of individuals about how COVID-19 has impacted their finances. Nearly half of the respondents agreed that the pandemic has influenced the way they manage money and how they save for retirement.

Five opportunities for women in retirement planning

Whether single, married, widowed, or divorced, women are seeking ways to empower themselves and each other. This is especially true for finances and retirement planning.

Planning for unexpected retirement costs

Retirement should be a time for rest and relaxation. But retiring isn’t always that simple. There are some costs you might not expect. Here are some expenses you might want to look out for when you are planning for retirement.

When is it time to revisit a retirement plan?

To help make sure your retirement plan is on track, it’s important to review and determine if you need to update your plan, especially if you’ve experienced a big life event.

Tips for late-start retirement planning

There are many reasons why you may not have already started saving for your retirement. But it’s not too late. You can still build a comfortable nest egg if you make a plan. Here are a few tips that can help you secure your financial future.

How to decide where to retire

Whether you’re newly retired or retirement is still up ahead, deciding where to live is an important decision that you’ll need to make. efore making your choice, it’s a good idea to explore how a new area may affect your lifestyle and financial well-being and whether a move makes the most sense for your retirement goals.

What are RMDs and how do they affect you?

Tax deferrals that most IRAs, retirement and profit-sharing plans are afforded don’t last forever. Whether you’re ready for retirement income or not, IRS rules require that you start drawing down your savings from certain types of accounts when you reach a certain age.