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Struggling Female Retirement Plan Participants Looking to Plan Sponsors for Help

Nationwide Financial

Plan sponsors can help with education and new solutions. Financial professionals, advisors and consultants can help plan sponsors understand how guaranteed lifetime income investment options may fit into their investment line-up. Plan sponsors interested in learning more should contact their Nationwide representative.

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How a CFP® saves for college education expenses

MainStreet Financial Planning

Just thinking about becoming a parent, sets off worries about how to save for a college education. In 2022, the average American paid between about $100,000 – $200,000 for a four-year college education. College is a big expense to plan for so the sooner you get started the better. Revisit your plan and adjust it annually.

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4 Steps to Make Your 401(k) Work as Hard as You Do

The Chicago Financial Planner

If you haven’t started deferring a portion of your salary into the plan this is great time to start. Look at your budget, determine how much you can afford to defer each pay period and get started. You may be able to do everything online, otherwise contact the plan administrator at your company. Are you self-employed ?

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Saving for Retirement and a Child’s Education at the Same Time

James Hendries

You want to retire comfortably when the time comes. The truth is, saving for your retirement and your child’s education at the same time can be a challenge. Answering the following questions can help you get started: For retirement: How many years until you retire? So how do you juggle the two?

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Unclaimed 401(k) Recovery: Securing Your Retirement and Family’s Future

Fortune Financial

According to the Department of Labor , “Based on the experience of Council members, and testimony and conversations with recordkeepers, the value of uncashed retirement plan checks likely exceeds $100 million per year but could be considerably larger.

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The 7 Best Budgeting Apps of 2022

Good Financial Cents

The best budgeting apps can help you get a better handle on your income, how you’re actually spending it, and the bills you have to pay. They do this by using technology to help you budget according to your goals, and by automatically keeping track of where your money goes each month. Our Picks for the Best Budgeting Apps.

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Employee Benefits Optimization for a Positive Workplace Culture

Fortune Financial

The Importance of Employee Benefits Education Life Insurance Marketing Research Association’s (LIMRA) 2022 research revealed that a robust benefits package is crucial to employee loyalty, with 63% of workers more inclined to stay with their employer due to their benefits. Let’s get into it.