Getting started in your employer’s retirement plan is a crucial step toward retirement readiness—but it’s also important to make sure that you’re taking full advantage of the benefits it offers. Sarah Holden, ICI senior director of retirement and investor research, offers three key ways that workers ...
Five Resources to Prepare You for Retirement
The U.S. Social Security Administration wants to help you prepare for a secure, comfortable retirement. “Security” is in their middle name and wants everyone to enjoy the fruits of a lifetime of labor. Learn more in their article featuring five resources to prepare for your retirement. >> Read ...
Why It Pays To Keep A Careful Eye On Your Earnings Record (Article)
Whether you’re ready to retire, just joining the workforce, or somewhere in between, regularly reviewing your Social Security earnings record could make a big difference when it’s time to collect your retirement benefits. Learn more in this article from the U.S. Social Security Administration. ...
Your Retirement Planning Starts with Social Security (Article)
Right now is the perfect time to start planning for a secure, comfortable retirement. And you can count on Social Security to help you begin the process. Learn more about starting that process in this blog post from the U.S. Social Security Administration. >> Read article ...
Thinking of Buying a CD? What to Consider Before Handing Over Your Money (Article)
A bank certificate of deposit (CD) typically offers a higher rate of interest than a regular savings account in exchange for you keeping the money on deposit for, say, three months to five years or more. Whether you are considering buying a simple, fixed-rate CD or one with more complex features, ...