Articles from Your Financial Advisor in Santa Clarita
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7 Ways to Break Bad Money Habits Faster
Bad habits — we all have them. Some are worse than others, and some can wreak havoc on your finances. You might be doing things with your money again and again that are keeping you [...]
Student Loan Debt Growing for Older Americans
For parents who want to help their children pay off loans, a note of caution A growing number of parents appear to want to help, as young-adult children struggle to pay off debt in an [...]
Retiring or Changing Jobs?
Here are a few tips on how to keep your 401(k) working for you. As more workers plan to continue working later in life, at more organizations, the ability to preserve their nest egg and [...]
Target Date Funds: Time to Move On?
For many defined contribution (DC) plan sponsors, offering target date funds1 as a qualified default investment alternative (QDIA) has become almost expected. A target date fund invests based on a particular date, such as the [...]
401k Participation, Savings Rates Rising
Employee participation and deferral rates in America’s qualified retirement plans remained strong in 2015. In fact, participation was up 5% from 2010, and average salary deferrals were nearly 7%. These trends show marked improvement in [...]
Packing Your Bags For Retirement?
The location decision should go beyond financial considerations of cost of living and taxes One of the natural consequences of baby boomers getting older is an intense interest in exploring new living options. In 2020, [...]