Retirement planning

Contrary to what many people think, Social Security will continue to pay benefit payouts to future retirees even after the program exhausts its trust funds by 2034, says expert.

More than two thirds report a desire to keep participants in plans after retirement and have greater focus on longer term objectives over short-term downside risk.

During that first 10 years of our 40-year careers, most of us contribute very little or nothing to our retirement accounts. At that time in our lives, retirement seems pretty far off – but it isn’t.

Starting small, with financial checklists and cash flow worksheets, can have a large impact on plan participants.

A portion of retirees’ Social Security benefits may be taxed at the federal level if their combined income exceeds a certain limit.

The record-keeping firm is acquiring Russell Investments’ Adaptive Retirement Accounts program to offer account management to clients.

Ten states and one city have already taken steps to offer government-facilitated retirement programs.

During that first 10 years of our 40-year careers, most of us contribute very little or nothing to our retirement accounts. At that time in our lives, retirement seems pretty far off – but it isn’t.

One may have lots of disposable income, while the other may have to rely on taxable distributions.

A company that employs 10,000 people can save $500,000 a year by getting employees on a more sound fiscal footing.