Topic: Retirement Planning

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

The Meld Financial team
What Makes Meld Unique? Our Team Approach.

School of Financial Wellness

At Meld Financial, our team of professionals blends diverse specialties and perspectives to help our clients achieve success.

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.

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How Could Lower Interest Rates Impact Your Retirement Plan?

School of Financial Wellness

The Fed has begun to reduce interest rates. These lower rates could have a significant impact on your retirement plan.

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What Is IRMAA?

School of Social Security & Medicare

High earners need to plan for additional monthly healthcare costs in retirement because of Medicare Part B and Part D IRMAA.

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401(k) Contribution Limits in 2025

School of Saving and Investing

A 401(k) is an excellent way to save for retirement and you will be able to contribute even more in 2025.

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IRA Contribution Limits in 2025

School of Saving and Investing

The IRS recently announced tax year 2025 contribution limits for traditional and Roth IRAs as well as SIMPLE and SEP IRAs.

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Choosing Between Roth and Traditional 401(k) Contributions

School of Saving and Investing

Designated Roth accounts are a popular choice for savers with 401(k) plans, but they aren’t right for every situation.

A woman calculating Social Security benefits.
How Are Social Security Benefits Calculated?

School of Social Security & Medicare

Calculating Social Security benefits is complex, but understanding the process is key to forecasting retirement income.

An investor overwhelmed by too many retirement account statements
Do You Have Too Many Retirement Accounts? A Case Study

School of Saving and Investing

A couple came to Meld with nearly 20 retirement accounts. We created a unified plan that provided simplicity and peace of mind.