Topic: Retirement Planning

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

Calculating medical costs in retirement can be difficult
How Much Will You Spend on Medical Expenses in Retirement?

School of Financial Wellness

Out of pocket medical expenses in retirement have been estimated by the EBRI to be in excess of $350,000 for many couples, a shocking figure for most.

How much money do I need to retire?
Common Retirement Planning Questions

School of Financial Wellness

The amount of money you need to retire depends on many factors. In this article we focus on those factors that can impact your retirement plan the most.

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IRS Provides Guidelines for Safe-Harbor Hardship Distributions from 401(k) Plans

School of Saving and Investing

In its March 2, 2017 Employee Plan News publication, the IRS included their memorandum providing guidelines for examiners to determine if a section 401(k) plan hardship distribution is “deemed to be on account of an immediate and heavy financial need” under the safe-harbor standards.