Hicks and Assoc
Glen Ellyn, IL:
Your 401(k) retirement plan is getting a facelift. Here's how to take advantage
A recent Willis Towers Watson survey found employers are making retirement account changes, including boosting employer contributions and adding Roth 401(k) options.
How To Make Health Insurance Part Of Your Retirement Planning
The point of retirement planning is to enjoy your golden years, and you can do that more effectively if you aren’t worrying about how to cover medical expenses.
Why Your Retirement Plan Should Include a Reverse Mortgage
Should you consider a reverse mortgage for retirement? Experts at TheStreet's Retirement, Taxes & Income Strategies Symposium discuss the pros and cons.
401(k) vs. 403(b): How to Pick a Retirement Plan
401(k) plans and 403(b) plans have much in common - and several key distinctions. It pays to know about both retirement plans.
When a Mortgage Is Part of Your Retirement Plan
Eliminating debt is a great goal. But is it the best option for you?
Could a Health Savings Account Help Strengthen Your Retirement Plan?
A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged account linked with a high-deductible health plan (HDHP). They work together to help you cover your current health-care costs and also save …
How An HSA Can Be A Lifesaver In Retirement Planning
There’s little not to like about a Health Savings Account (HSA).
How to Factor in Health Costs into Your Retirement Planning
With health care costs rising two to three times faster than inflation over the last few decades, baby boomers in retirement are facing unplanned for medical costs that are eating up their nest eggs.
Phased Retirement: 9 Steps to Help You Plan
How do you go from full-time employment to a phased retirement? See our nine tips to keep both you and your employer happy.
Why It's Important to Work With Your Retirement Plan Provider
When you offer a retirement plan to your employees, you are taking on fiduciary responsibility. It is your responsibility to oversee and make decisions about your retirement plan for the benefit of the participants. This is also why it’s a good idea to frequently communicate with your retirement p
Top 6 Myths About Social Security Benefits
Misinformation on retirement benefits is common. We'll set the record straight.
How to Protect a Retirement Plan in a Down Market
To avoid selling stocks at depressed prices, have a Plan B.
How much will health care cost in retirement?
Health care is the one spending category that consistently fails to decline in retirement.
How to Choose a Retirement Plan: 3 Features Employees Love
Want to attract competitive candidates? Provide a retirement plan that’s too good to pass up.
Why You’re Insane If You Don’t Max Your Job’s Retirement Plan
Employer-matched retirement accounts are basically free money, but lots of people don’t take advantage of them.
Does My Retirement Plan or Health Plan Need Audited?
Many businesses may be asking themselves this question. According to the Department of Labor (DOL) there are some general rules regarding the auditing of retirement/health plans. First, one has to…
Convergence of retirement planning and employee benefits is here
It's all about convergence, and those who leverage it will reap the rewards
Want a better retirement plan at work? Ask for it
Steve Vernon writes that employers can do a lot to improve the effectiveness of workplace 401(k) plans but often won't go to the trouble because they assume employees don't care. The cure: Ask for changes.
Pros and cons of investing in a retirement plan at work
If you’re fortunate enough to work for a company that offers a retirement plan, it’s a valuable benefit you should never pass up. A 401(k) and its nonprofit version, a 403(b), are types of retirement accounts offered by employers. They allow you to contribute a flat amount or a percentage of your paycheck to a …
Why should employers consider the ESG Retirement Plan Certification?
While many employees are interested in ESG investment options, they are also interested in whether their retirement plans are walking the walk. And the ESG Retirement Plan Certification can help demonstrate just that.
7 First-Rate Job Benefits — Besides the Retirement Plan
Pay is only one part of the package from a potential employer. Benefits like these can make a job worthwhile even when the pay isn’t stellar.
