Topic: Retirement Planning

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

A retired woman relaxing on a sofa
Are You Retirement Ready? A Case Study

School of Saving and Investing

A client believed she wasn’t financially ready to retire but a second opinion from Meld helped her enter retirement confidently.

A man pleased to receive Social Security Survivor Benefits
Are You Entitled to Social Security Survivor Benefits? A Case Study

School of Social Security & Medicare

A client was told he didn’t qualify for Social Security Survivor Benefits. A second opinion from Meld helped him get what he was owed.

A retiree selecting a health insurance plan represented by a button with a medical cross surrounded by other healthcare icons.
Health Insurance for Early Retirees

School of Social Security & Medicare

Health insurance is one common barrier to early retirement. Fortunately, you have options to bridge the gap until Medicare begins.

A man with a laptop marking tasks complete on a digital checklist.
Financial Checklist for Surviving Spouses

School of Financial Wellness

This simple checklist will help you keep track of the most important financial tasks you need to accomplish after losing a spouse.

A missing retirement plan participant represented by a chain of paper people missing a link.
How Employers Can Use the PBGC’s Missing Participant Program

School of Employer Plans

The PBGC’s Missing Participant Program allows employers to ensure previous employees receive their retirement benefits.

map of the united states with tags on the worst states to retire
The 10 Worst States for Retirement

School of Financial Wellness

The location you choose for your retirement can have a significant impact on your costs, safety, activities, and overall happiness.

The 10 Best States for Retirement in 2024

School of Financial Wellness

Where you retire can make a major impact on your retirement plan. Some states are better for retirees than others, so here’s our top 10.

A nest with 3 eggs on top of a retirement tax form. Roth, IRA and 401k are written on the eggs.
The Evolution of Retirement Savings Accounts

School of Saving and Investing

Retirement accounts have changed drastically from the pensions of the late 19th century to the plethora of options available today.

A couple celebrating retirement on a beach at sunset.
I Can Retire NOW? A Case Study

School of Financial Wellness

Generic guidance led two of our clients to believe they needed to work another 5 years. We told them they could retire TODAY.