Why older Americans are stuffing their IRAs right now
With retirement pressures mounting, Gen Xers and baby boomers are increasing IRA contributions in a bid to catch up, according to a new Fidelity study.
Housing markets
Mortgage benefits are the new ‘must-have’ for Gen Z employees
A report from Multiply Mortgage reveals how mortgage benefits could be the game-changing support Gen Z employees are looking for.
Why homeowner assistance will become a must-have benefit amid inflation and rising mortgage rates
One in every 5 employees plan to delay buying a home due to their financial status, but with the right kind of assistance from their workplace they wouldn't have to.
Retirement hub tops the list of most dynamic cities in the U.S.
In an annual index of more than 380 metropolitan areas, The “Most Dynamic Metropolitans” report ranks places based on economic, employment and wage growth criteria, as well entrepreneurship metrics like business creation.
10 most affordable cities to WFH
These locations boast a low cost of living, affordable housing prices and good WiFi access.
Benefits Think Top employers are helping employees maximize the value of homeownership
Homeownership can be a major contributor to employees’ overall financial well-being, security, and stability, all of which can add to their productivity and overall satisfaction at work.
Jennifer Nuckles
SoFi
Pinterest nixes big San Francisco lease deal in COVID scaleback
Pinterest canceled a large office lease at a building to be constructed near its San Francisco headquarters, marking one of the most significant moves yet by a big tech company to scale back real estate plans amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The rise of work-from-home towns
The coronavirus pandemic, and the accompanying mass shift to doing white-collar work from home, has led to reports of real estate frenzies in scenic places.
Strategies for employees buying a retirement dream home
The property should allow them to live close to their loved ones and fit their financial plan, according to a CFP.
Is it ever a good idea to hold company stock in a 401(k)?
Heavily weighting any single stock has the potential to make a portfolio more volatile.
Doing this one thing could make you a better investor — and it’s free
One particular lifestyle choice can have real-world consequences for your client's retirement portfolio.
The stealth pension mortgage on your house
States with unfunded public employee retirement obligations will have to rely on real estate property as their ultimate collateral to deal with the risk.
The smart retirement move 42% of Americans plan to make
Those who can't downsize can still rent out a portion of their property to help cover expenses.
Planning for retirement: Should workers pay off the house early?
The new tax law has nearly doubled the standard deduction and limits the deduction for state and local taxes, making it less likely for taxpayers to itemize their deductions.
Think saving for retirement is unrealistic? Try retiring with no savings
A new survey finds that three-quarters of baby boomers expect to postpone retirement due to a unrealistic expectations of medical expenses, among other reasons.
Think saving for retirement is unrealistic? Try retiring with no savings
A new survey finds that three-quarters of baby boomers expect to postpone retirement due to a unrealistic expectations of medical expenses, among other reasons.
The huge financial burden many retirees now face
Rents have increased an average of 3% annually over the 14-year time period of the study, while incomes have declined .1% annually.
Year-end charitable giving strategies for retirees
Those who leave the workforce can maximize the tax benefits by donating a portion of their IRA assets directly through a qualified charitable distribution
Financial milestones to reach before retirement
Clients should plan to replace roughly 80% of their pre-retirement income after they leave the workforce for good.
