Dead Last (…or first depending on how you look at it)

A recent analysis by the Society of Actuaries shows that Americans are expected to have shorter lives compared with citizens in other developed countries. The analysis ranks 14 developed nations in terms of projected period life expectancy of people at age 65, and the U.S. ranks last for females and second to the last for males....

Social Security Math Changes in 2017

Beyond the 0.3% cost of living adjustment and an increase in the payroll tax earnings cap, there is one other major change for Social Security that began on Jan. 1. Though it hasn't been widely advertised, starting this year the full retirement age for brand-new retirees increases....

Retirement Readiness

Thinking of retiring in 2017? It’s a major life transition that involves financial and social changes. New retirees have a myriad of decisions to make, including figuring out where their income will come from, what to do with their savings, when to sign up for Social Security and Medicare and ultimately when their last day of work is....

It’s Not What You Make, It’s What You Save

The start of the year is a perfect time to increase contribution rates to company sponsored retirement plans. Quite simply, a change enacted in January gives you a whole year of higher savings!...