Topic: Retirement Planning

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

Student loan forgiveness written on a small blackboard with stacks of coins sitting next to it.
What You Need to Know About Student Loan Forgiveness

School of Financial Wellness

The newly established student loan forgiveness program could help you reduce your debt and lower your monthly expenses.

Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment
2023 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment [COLA] Announced

School of Social Security & Medicare

The 2023 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment [COLA] has been released. The increase is the largest since 1981.

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Alabama Retirees Could See Lower State Taxes in 2023

School of Saving and Investing

The Lynn Greer Retirement Income Tax Cut Act of 2022 could provide state tax savings for Alabama retirees beginning in 2023.

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Medicare to Negotiate Prescription Drug Prices

School of Social Security & Medicare

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes a provision allowing Medicare to negotiate the prices of certain prescription drugs.

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Preparing Your Portfolio for Retirement

School of Financial Wellness

Shifting your portfolio to defense when entering retirement can help you reduce risk and ensure your income lasts a lifetime.

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How Much Income Does Social Security Replace?

School of Social Security & Medicare

Savers often overestimate the impact of Social Security on their retirement plan. This mistake can lead to an underfunded retirement.

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Retiring in Bear Market

School of Saving and Investing

Successfully navigating a bear market can be difficult for all investors, especially those preparing to enter retirement.

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Social Security Offices Are Open, But Expect Delays

School of Social Security & Medicare

Social Security field offices have reopened to the public, but many have reported delays with service and application processing.

A group of employees at a business are sitting in front of a blackboard with retirement plan information.
What Type of Business Retirement Plan to Offer

School of Employer Plans

Choose a business retirement plan that maximizes savings potential and minimizes time and money spent maintaining the plan.