Whether you’re just starting in your career or retirement is close on the horizon, planning for the future can significantly impact your financial well-being in the years ahead. Since preparation is a good idea for most, the sooner you start saving or implementing a savings plan, the more likely you’ll have the financial security to maintain your lifestyle throughout retirement.
Preparing for retirement can already come with uncertainty, especially when you can’t predict how long you will live, what unexpected expenses you will face, or how life may change. Add in economic trends and market volatility, and protecting your hard-earned savings may seem impossible.
Creating a diverse retirement income strategy is vital to help ensure retirees have enough money to last throughout their entire life. One solution that can make this guaranteed lifetime income is a fixed index annuity.
With only one in five women feeling financially healthy versus 29% of men, it’s time the wave of change continues to help more women feel economically empowered. Here are several moves you can make to support your financial health and be better prepared for your future.
To ensure you have enough saved up to enjoy all of these activities, be sure to create a retirement plan that outlines the income you need to cover both planned and unexpected expenses.
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.
Creating a retirement plan is now more critical than ever. Including an annuity as part of your overall financial strategy can help you grow and protect your retirement savings while providing income for the future. Let’s look at the different types of annuities and the benefits they can provide as you prepare for retirement.
Living comfortably as a retiree is a top priority for many workers as they save and strategize for the future. When creating a retirement income plan, you have many opportunities to build your savings and ensure you have the money you need for planned and unexpected expenses. One of these opportunities is an annuity.
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.
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.
