We were recently asked to help someone who had a very unusual problem with her 401(k). While the combination of problems was unusual, the situation illustrated several common mistakes people make. In this case, the combination of mistakes compounded intoREAD MORE
Retirement, Retirees
A happy, healthy retirement can last many years, and if you’re like most retirees, you want to live self-sufficiently in your own home for as many of those years as possible. As time goes on, keeping up with daily choresREAD MORE
When changing jobs or retiring, one important decision you will face is what to do with your employer’s retirement plan (401(k), 403(b), pension, SIMPLE or SEP IRA, etc.). In most cases a 401(k) to IRA rollover makes the most sense,READ MORE
This is the time of year Social Security recipients find out how much their retirement benefits will increase (or not increase), and also how much next year’s Medicare Part B premiums will increase. Based on recent experience, Social Security benefitsREAD MORE
During a long drive through the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains it occurred to me that while most of the trip may be long stretches on the same road, missing a planned exit for a different direction can derail your wholeREAD MORE