Paola Peralta is an associate editor at Employee Benefit News. Her work covers DEI, workplace technology trends, Gen Z and workplace culture. She was previously a freelance reporter with Financial Planning, where she focused on workplace culture and diversity. Paola graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism and political science from the University of Central Florida in Orlando.
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Aside from refinancing, retirees are advised to consider downsizing their homes to reduce overall spending.
March 4 -
To start, these clients are advised to start saving as early and contribute enough to their 401(k)s to qualify for their employer's matching contribution.
March 3 -
“It is really as important for plans to get people thinking about income rather than just accumulation,” an expert says.
March 2 -
The new recruits are not the first to trade in the wirehouse for the regional broker-dealer.
March 2 -
More than a quarter of women in a recent survey say they are confident they will comfortably retire, while almost a third of men voiced the same confidence.
February 27 -
Filing at the wrong age and failing to take advantage of programs like spousal and survivor benefits are just a few common mistakes seniors make.
February 26 -
Older clients who have lost a job prior to retirement are advised to first consider filing for unemployment insurance and begin making revisions to their budget.
February 25 -
Aside from income taxes, retirees will also pay consumer taxes and may face a 3.8% Medicare surtax.
February 24 -
“The advice I give is to calculate the financial impact for each option,” an expert says.
February 21 -
Seniors choosing between traditional and Roth IRAs must account for their current and future tax rates.
February 20
