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For many people, retirement brings many advantages—more free time, fewer responsibilities, and more time for family and hobbies. Unfortunately, taxes can remain a constant burden even after you’ve left the workforce. Working with your financial advisor to develop a strong retirement plan ca …

Determining what age to begin claiming your Social Security benefit is a big decision. Do you claim early at age 62? Take it at your full retirement age? Delay until you’re 70 years old? Or any age in between?  There are a wide variety of factors that can go into your final decision, and we …

Retirement is full of important decisions. But in my opinion, few carry as much long-term impact as when and how you claim Social Security benefits. While it’s tempting to think of Social Security as a simple choice—claim early or wait—the reality is much more nuanced.  The timing of …

You’re about to approach one of the biggest milestones in your lifetime: retirement. For many retirees, this is a momentous event that gives you much needed time for family, relaxation, and hobbies. For others, this may create apprehension and fear. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With …

Wondering if the time is right to clock out once and for all? While the idea can seem tempting, we believe you don’t want to be hasty.   Take our quick quiz to help you determine whether you’re adequately prepared to retire early—or if you may need to keep working a bit longer.  …

When saving for retirement, we often dream about all the things we’ll be able to do with that money—traveling, going out to eat, maybe trying new hobbies. But the reality is that there are also everyday household expenses that you should account for in your post-retirement budget. Less fun …

When most people consider a job offer, they tend to focus on one thing: salary. But while your paycheck is important, it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Your full compensation package also includes your employee benefits—retirement accounts, insurance, personal time off, and much more.

Imagine yourself on your last ride home from work on the day you retire. The cardboard box is in the backseat, your gold watch is on your wrist and you realize you don’t have to wake up to an alarm clock tomorrow. Are you ready? Is your plan in place? Is that fear or excitement fluttering i …

By Erin Wood, CFP®, Senior Vice President, Financial Planning and Advanced Solutions If we’re to believe everything we see in magazine and TV ads, retirement is a time of leisurely bike rides with your spouse, lunching with friends and exploring hobbies like painting or ceramics, all done i …

Is your retirement plan lacking? Let’s look at 5 common retirement planning mistakes and how you can get the most out of your retirement plan.

Tom Fridrich, JD, CLU, ChFC®, Senior Wealth Planner We’ve all asked ourselves whether it’s too early to retire (usually after a particularly challenging commute or dealing with a difficult client).  You may have even gone so far as to take a sneak peek at your account statements …