Portfolio Clean-Up: Rolling Over, Reconciling, and Resetting for 2026
By targetretirePublished On: December 23, 2025Tags: Investment reconciliation, Portfolio review, Year-end portfolio cleanupComments Off on Portfolio Clean-Up: Rolling Over, Reconciling, and Resetting for 2026Categories: FinancePortfolio Clean-Up for 2026: Rolling Over, Reconciling, and Resetting As 2026 approaches, it’s crucial for retirement savers and plan sponsors to prepare for significant regulatory and market changes. A [...]
Can I Retire at 60 or 65 With What I Have?
By targetretirePublished On: December 22, 2025Tags: financial planning tips, retirement income planning, retirement savings analysisComments Off on Can I Retire at 60 or 65 With What I Have?Categories: Retirement PlanningRetirement planning is one of the most consequential financial decisions you’ll ever make — and a common question many people face as they approach their 50s and early 60s [...]
Am I on Track to Retire Comfortably?
By targetretirePublished On: December 19, 2025Tags: comfortable retirement planning, financial wellness, retirement readinessComments Off on Am I on Track to Retire Comfortably?Categories: Retirement PlanningRetirement is one of life’s biggest milestones—but it’s also one of the most uncertain. Many people reach their 40s, 50s, or even early 60s asking the same question: Am I [...]
Holiday Spending vs Retirement Goals: How to Celebrate Without Derailing Your Plan
By targetretirePublished On: November 30, 2025Tags: holiday spending tips, retirement planning strategies, smart holiday budgetingComments Off on Holiday Spending vs Retirement Goals: How to Celebrate Without Derailing Your PlanCategories: Retirement PlanningThe holiday season is a time of joy, generosity, and family togetherness. But for retirees and those nearing retirement, it can also bring financial stress—especially when trying to balance [...]
Year-End Tax Moves for Retirees: What to Reassess Before December 31
By targetretirePublished On: November 30, 2025Tags: retiree tax planning tips, RMD tax strategies, Social Security and taxesComments Off on Year-End Tax Moves for Retirees: What to Reassess Before December 31Categories: Retirement PlanningAs the year draws to a close, retirees and those nearing retirement have a unique opportunity to reassess their financial strategies and make impactful tax moves before December 31. With [...]
RMD Timing & Social Security Coordination: What Retirees Should Know in November
By targetretirePublished On: November 29, 2025Tags: November retirement planning, RMD timing tips, Social Security coordinationComments Off on RMD Timing & Social Security Coordination: What Retirees Should Know in NovemberCategories: 401k guidance articles, Retirement PlanningAs November rolls around, many retirees are beginning to think about year-end financial moves—especially when it comes to Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and Social Security benefits. For those navigating retirement [...]
Market Volatility in Late Year: Tactical Adjustments You Can Consider Now
By targetretirePublished On: November 28, 2025Tags: financial planning tips, late-year market volatility, year-end financial strategiesComments Off on Market Volatility in Late Year: Tactical Adjustments You Can Consider NowCategories: FinanceUnderstanding Late-Year Market Volatility As 2025 draws to a close, market volatility remains a central concern for investors and retirement plan companies. This year has seen dramatic swings, [...]
Employer Guide: How to Leverage Dynamic Glide Paths and New Target-Date Design Trends
By targetretirePublished On: October 14, 2025Tags: dynamic glide paths explained, employer retirement plan strategies, target-date fund design trendsComments Off on Employer Guide: How to Leverage Dynamic Glide Paths and New Target-Date Design TrendsCategories: Employee BenefitsIntroduction As employers seek to enhance their retirement benefits, understanding the latest trends in target-date fund (TDF) design is crucial. Dynamic glide paths and innovative target-date strategies are reshaping how [...]
Preparing for a Smooth Spend-Down Transition: Strategies as You Approach Retirement
By targetretirePublished On: October 10, 2025Tags: managing income after retirement, retirement income management CT, retirement spend-down strategiesComments Off on Preparing for a Smooth Spend-Down Transition: Strategies as You Approach RetirementCategories: Retirement PlanningAs you approach retirement, one of the most critical financial shifts you’ll face is transitioning from saving to spending. This “spend-down” phase requires careful planning to ensure your nest [...]
Post-Retirement Essentials: What Your Plan Should Include Beyond Accumulation
By targetretirePublished On: October 6, 2025Tags: financial wellness for retirees, post-retirement planning essentials, retirement income managementComments Off on Post-Retirement Essentials: What Your Plan Should Include Beyond AccumulationCategories: Retirement PlanningRetirement planning financial services are often focused on helping you accumulate wealth, but a truly successful retirement strategy goes far beyond just saving. Once you retire, the challenge shifts [...]