Planning
After a lifetime of hard work, you’ve earned your retirement—and all the benefits that come with it, including Social Security. But if you’re retiring before your full retirement age and have other sources of retirement income, you may want to put off applying for your Social Security benefits. Here’s why.
Estate planning is an extremely personal process, not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. When an individual has no close relatives (other than perhaps a spouse), the decisions required to prepare an estate plan can sometimes feel overwhelming.
Did you know that Social Security offers family members survivor benefits? Learn more about this valuable feature.
Olympic Gold Medalist, Mia Hamm once said: “my coach said I run like a girl. I said if he ran a little faster, he could too.” With that simple statement, she redefined the word “girl” to mean something more encouraging and inspiring than its historical connotation.
A note from Voya: Due to the fear of stereotypes and social stigmas, many caregivers remain silent on the issues they face, with only 56% speaking to their supervisor about their responsibilities.¹ We recently conducted a study to dive deeper into the challenges and concerns of America’s silent workforce and, as the article below highlights, how many caregivers – especially millennials – are feeling unsupported in the workplace. Learn more about what employers can do to help.
Great news for all you retirement savers out there, the IRS says you will be able to contribute more to your retirement accounts in 2019. These changes to individual retirement accounts like 401(k) plans, Traditional IRAs and even Roth IRA are part of the annual inflation adjustments made by the IRS. Larger retirement contribution can mean lower tax bill. Not to mention more income in retirement.
You have the potential to make retirement the next exciting chapter in your life. Are you ready?
You have the potential to make retirement the next exciting chapter in your life. Are you ready?
You have the potential to make retirement the next exciting chapter in your life. Are you ready?
Are you ready to retire? If you hope to retire in 2018 there are a few steps you'll need to take before riding off into the sunset.
Building a healthier financial life means striking a balance between living for today, while preparing for tomorrow.
Whether you're years away from retirement or are about to leave the workforce for good, it's critical to have a well-thought-out plan in place.
The differences between men and women go way beyond the physical - even after passing. Because women typically outlive their counterparts, it is even more crucial for them to educate themselves about estate planning.
The last thing you want to do is retire and, a few years into it, find yourself scrapping for cash just to make do. Here are a few "to-dos" before you head into retirement.
When we think about when to file for Social Security, age 68 doesn't often come to mind. After all, it's not a particularly notable age on the spectrum of when to claim benefits.
The fifth decade of life is a pivotal time in retirement planning and preparation.
Retiring on a fixed income is common—and it doesn’t have to be a burden. It just takes some planning, which is something you’ve been doing all along to make the most of the money you earn.
Our goal is to help people think differently about retirement. And on a nice day in the park, we did just that with an #OrangeAid stand, two crates of oranges, 20 gallons of juice, and a fifth-grader named Savannah who happens to be thinking about retirement already.
‘Tis the season for giving – and saving, too. If you’ve been planning to donate this year, don’t wait any longer. For tax purposes, you must give by December 31. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of charitable giving this year:
We all know saving for retirement matters, but many of us aren’t sure how to go about it. Fortunately, you can take one simple step right now to help make sure you’re prepared.
According to Forbes, today’s retirees are finding great places to retire all over the map. Whether you want to save on a new home, catch more concerts or even work part-time, we’ve captured some of the best places to live in retirement.
If there’s one thing we know about baby boomers—the generation born between 1946 and 1964—it’s that they like to change things up. Now that they’re entering their golden years, boomers are skipping the “early bird special” and doing retirement their way. Here are 7 trends to watch.