by Asset Strategy | Sep 25, 2023 | Retirement Planning
Your golden years are a significant aspect of your life that require diligent saving and considerable contemplation. However, the journey towards this phase can be lengthy and complex, filled with numerous decisions and potential missteps. So, what are some frequent...
by Asset Strategy | Sep 18, 2023 | Financial Planning, Retirement Planning
Many Americans are approaching their golden years with some level of debt. In 2016, nearly 61% of US citizens were transitioning into retirement while still bearing debt.[1] While one might assume that expenses would naturally decrease after retiring, that isn’t...
by Asset Strategy | Sep 13, 2023 | Barron's, Retirement, Retirement Planning
Roth 401(k)s remain underused, despite the growing number of companies offering them to employees. Experts say that almost everybody should contribute to these after-tax retirement accounts. Eight in 10 retirement plans administered by Vanguard offered a Roth option...
by Asset Strategy | Sep 11, 2023 | Economy, Financial Planning, Social Security
If you are currently receiving Social Security or you are considering how Social Security might factor into your retirement plan, it’s important for you to understand what COLA stands for. You may have seen the acronym in various information about Social Security, and...
by Asset Strategy | Sep 6, 2023 | Economy, Forbes
As an armchair social scientist, my view of the health of the U.S. economy is partly based on what I can see through my windshield—the interactions in my daily life. My consumer research career gives me some additional insight. And then there’s what catches my eye in...