by Judith Ackland | Nov 6, 2020 | Retirement
Many of my clients have been asking me questions about the CARES Act, which I am always happy to answer. One of the most common questions is about the provision that allows taxpayers who are under the age 59½ to take distributions up to $100,000 out of their...
by Judith Ackland | Oct 23, 2020 | Medical, Retirement
Money is tight for many of us these days and unexpected medical expenses can be extremely frightening—especially if you don’t have a good health insurance plan to help defray costs. In my last blog, I offered one solution in the form of a health savings account....
by Judith Ackland | Feb 10, 2020 | Retirement
Required minimum distributions, or RMDs, can be confusing for many people with retirement plans. Knowing exactly what they are and how they affect your finances over a certain age will help you prepare and handle them in the best way for your unique situation. If you...
by Judith Ackland | Sep 26, 2018 | Retirement
How are doing on your savings plan? According to a recent survey by MagnifyMoney, Americans are still accumulating more debt than savings. While the median savings account balance is $4,830, 29% of American households have less than $1,000 in savings. The amount saved...
by Judith Ackland | Oct 11, 2017 | Retirement
Seniors who are living on a fixed income often have difficulty adhering to a budget while still living a fulfilled and active life. Because retirement should be one of the happiest and most relaxed times in your life, it always pains me to see seniors struggling with...
by Judith Ackland | Aug 18, 2017 | Retirement
I recently read an article discussing PwC’s 2017 Employee Financial Wellness Survey. This study found that more folks are taking early withdrawals from their 401(k) plans, particularly millennial and GenX employees. The most common reasons for the withdrawals,...