Topic: Retirement Planning

The pages and articles you find here pertain to planning a successful retirement.

New Years Resolutions written on sticky notes.
6 Financial New Year’s Resolutions You Should Consider

School of Financial Wellness

Adding these 6 goals to your New Year’s Resolutions can help improve your finances and set you up for future success.

Meld Financial Key Financial Data 2026
Key Financial Data 2026

School of Financial Wellness

Download our 2026 financial data guide which includes information on taxes, retirement plans, Social Security, Medicare, and more.

A couple excited about winning the lottery
Managing a Financial Windfall: Bonus, Settlement, Inheritance, or Lottery Winnings

School of Saving and Investing

A financial windfall, from a bonus, settlement, inheritance, or even winning lottery ticket, requires a unique approach.

Year End Financial Checklist provided by MeldU represented by a series of checkboxes and a pen with MeldU Logo
Year-End Financial Checklist

School of Financial Wellness

This simple checklist covers the tasks that you need to complete at year-end to start the new year in a strong financial position.

Wooden blocks with the number “2026” where the zero is a target
IRA Contribution Limits in 2026

School of Saving and Investing

The maximum contribution to a Traditional or Roth IRA will rise in 2026 along with limits for employer SIMPLE and SEP IRAs.

A piggy bank beside stacks of coins with blocks that spell “401k”
401(k) Contribution Limits in 2026

School of Saving and Investing

The amount that you can deposit into an employer-sponsored 401(k), 403(b), or similar retirement plan has been increased for 2026.

A retired couple reviewing annual premium increases for their attained-age Medigap plans.
Is Your Attained-Age Medigap Plan Ruining Your Budget? A Case Study

School of Social Security & Medicare

Attained-age Medigap plans often have a lower initial cost than other options, but premium increases can derail your budget.

A financial advisor helping a couple re-evaluate their cash holdings.
Evaluating Your Cash Holdings as Interest Rates Decline

School of Saving and Investing

Holding cash may have been prudent when interest rates were high, but your investment plan might need to change as rates decline.

Retirees are reviewing their Medicare policy with a financial advisor.
Why You Should Review Your Medicare Policy Annually

School of Social Features

Medicare coverage and costs can change each year, so retirees should review their plan with an experienced financial advisor.