Topic: Retirement Planning

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

Social security card lying on top of a pay stub listing payroll taxes such as Medicare and Social Security – indicating changes to Social Security Benefits due to COVID-19
COVID-19 Pandemic: Impact on Social Security

School of Social Security & Medicare

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing everything, including Social Security. Patricia L. Burris, CFP® discusses these impacts, so you know what to expect.

Lightbulbs and a notebook with do and don’t written on it.
Financial Dos and Don’ts During a Pandemic

School of Financial Wellness

2020 has changed our lives dramatically, but it’s important to maintain financial discipline. These tips will help you stay on track.

A traffic sign with “Medicare Just Ahead” written on it meant to indicate Medicare Planning
Medicare – Are You Paying Too Much Premium?

School of Social Security & Medicare

Pat Burris, CFP® discusses Medicare and the steps you need to take to ensure you aren’t paying too much premium for your Medicare coverage.

A stack of paper containing charts with a calculator pen and keyboard – indicating calculation of Required Rate of Return (RRoR™)
Required Rate of Return – The Key to Your Retirement

School of Financial Wellness

Your Required Rate of Return [RRoR™] is a single metric, just one percentage value, that can be the ultimate guide to your retirement investing strategy.

Red white and blue buttons with stars, stripes, and “CARES Act”. The CARES Act makes important changes to Required Minimum Distributions (RMD’s) for Retirement Accounts.
What the CARES Act means for Required Minimum Distributions (RMD’s)

School of Saving and Investing

The majority of media buzz on the CARES Act has been about fiscal stimulus. However, those nearing retirement should pay attention to RMD modifications for 2020.

A person is writing a check and counting money with a calculator. The Financial Fingerprint® logo by Meld Financial is present in the bottom right-hand corner.
How Much Do I Need to Retire?

School of Financial Wellness

There is no one-size-fits-all answer. But, once you have your Financial Fingerprint®, you will know how much it will take to meet your retirement goals.

A pair of glasses lying on a page that reads “CARES Act” and “Coronavirus” signifying that retirement planners should consider new changes to the CARES Act
How the CARES Act Impacts Retirement Plan Rollover Rules

School of Financial Wellness

Borrowing from a retirement plan is generally viewed as a last resort. But the CARES Act gives some extra leeway for savers in these uncertain times.

Mentally preparing for retirement
Mentally Preparing for Retirement

School of Financial Wellness

When planning for retirement you often think of the necessary financial resources. On the other hand, few have considered the mental challenges.

Retirement Planning Pitfalls
Retirement Planning Pitfalls

School of Financial Wellness

We’ve identified the 4 biggest mistakes people make when planning for retirement. Take 2 minutes to make sure you’re avoiding these retirement planning pitfalls.