Should You Save for Retirement or College?

As the summer wanes and children across the country return to school, parents and grandparents encounter the looming costs of education. From kindergarten to college, the expenses associated with a child’s education are substantial.   In contrast, another critical...

How to Create a Stress-Free Retirement

Retirement is a time for pursuing your passions, reaping the fruits of your labor, and making the most of life. However, there are many financial pressures facing retirees and pre-retirees. What are these pressures, and what tools are available to help create a...

Is a Roth 401(k) an Option for You?

Approx. Reading Time: 3 min.  Since it became available in 2006, many employers have added a Roth 401(k) option to their benefits packages for retirement savings.   Though not required, a Roth contribution is available for most employer retirement plans in addition to...

7 Retirement Questions You May Forget to Ask

When helping people get ready for retirement, financial advisors find the same issues come up over and over. Thinking ahead can spell the difference between a successful retirement with enough money and a stressful one with difficult decisions you don’t want to make. ...