April 22, 2018 | By Steven DiGregorio
Women now comprise nearly half of the U.S. workforce, and they now earn a higher percentage of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees compared to men. So how come women’s average retirement plan balances are just 60 percent of men’s average balances? No, it’s not because there was just a great shoe sale! CONTRIBUTING FACTORS Several […] READ MORE
January 9, 2017 | By Steven DiGregorio
401(k) ACTION STEPS TO TAKE NOW IN ORDER TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR FINANCIAL LIFE Every time you change jobs, you need to make some choices about what to do with your old 401(k) so that it keeps up with your financial needs. Generally, you have four basic options with any 401(k): You can leave […] READ MORE
November 7, 2016 | By Steven DiGregorio
8 Timeless Principles of Investing FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL Market movements, business decisions, economics, politics, interest rates—many factors can influence the performance of your investments. Instead of worrying about events that are out of your hands, focus on that which you can control. PUT TIME ON YOUR SIDE The financial markets reward […] READ MORE
May 4, 2016 | By Steven DiGregorio
Three words. Elder Care Planning. Health Care and Your Retirement With people living so long these days, why haven’t financial planners been more focused on how to help clients who are planning for retirement specifically plan for longevity? The more sobering side of longevity, that is. Having worked for two major financial institutions for several […] READ MORE
March 24, 2016 | By Steven DiGregorio
About a third of all Americans think that they will not have enough money saved to retire. Carefully planned and executed retirement strategies will get you there — it’s possible to even retire early. Start executing these early retirement strategies today, you’ll be glad you did: 1. Determine the amount of money […] READ MORE
March 23, 2016 | By Steven DiGregorio
Surviving a Layoff: Take Control of Your 401(k) Corporate Downsizing Getting laid off is never easy, you’re faced with having to rethink your spending… right away! Think about your essentials first and then what you’ll need in order to get back on track. Eliminating unnecessary spending will help you formulate your game plan and […] READ MORE