Your guide from hire to retire.
When organizations begin exploring a merger or acquisition, most of the attention naturally goes to valuation, legal structure, synergies, and integration timelines. Yet one critical element often sits just beneath the surface; the retirement plan. For business owners, CFOs, and HR directors, overlooking how retirement plans will be handled during […]
Retirement, HSA, and Estate Updates at a Glance As the calendar turns, the numbers shift — and with them, meaningful opportunities to strengthen retirement plans, optimize taxes, and plan for the next generation. The IRS has released the updated limits for 2026, and while many changes appear modest, they can […]
How Inflation Can Affect Retirement Savings and Ways to Mitigate Its Impact Planning for retirement is challenging enough, but one factor often underestimated is inflation, the gradual increase in prices over time. Even modest inflation can erode the purchasing power of your savings, meaning the money you’ve set aside may […]
As you near retirement, your focus often shifts from building wealth to protecting it and to making sure the people and causes you care about are provided for. Estate planning plays a key role in that transition. It’s not just about legal documents; it’s about financial confidence. An effective […]
Retirement Planning for Small Business Owners: A Smart Approach to Business and Personal Wealth As a small business owner, you’re often focused on running and growing your company such as managing employees, balancing cash flow, and planning for the next big opportunity. But one area that can easily slip down […]
Roth Catch-Up Contributions – Are You Ready for January 1, 2026? Starting January 1, 2026, a key provision of SECURE 2.0 will officially take effect: Roth Catch-Up Contributions will be mandatory for certain high-income earners aged 50 and older. This change, originally slated for 2024, was delayed giving plan sponsors, […]
Top 5 Things to Consider in Retirement For many people, retirement feels like the finish line but in reality, it’s the start of a whole new chapter. Whether you’re just a few years away or already in your first years of retirement, the decisions you make now can shape your […]
As 2025 comes to a close, taking a few strategic steps now can help reduce your tax liability and position you for a stronger financial year ahead. Beyond just contributions and deductions, savvy planning can include gifts, income timing, and leveraging credits. Here’s the top 7 ideas for the 2025 […]
In the spring of 2008, my wife and I spent several days trekking through Peru’s Andes Mountains on our way to Machu Picchu. The climbs were steep, the air thin, and the scenery breathtaking. But what we remember most is the team of sherpas who turned a demanding expedition into […]
401(k) Plan Design Tweaks That Can Drive Big Results As a retirement plan sponsor, you have a powerful role in shaping how well your employees prepare for retirement. The good news? You don’t have to reinvent your 401(k) plan to make a meaningful impact. Sometimes, small design tweaks can drive […]