Congratulations! You’re Retired… Now What?
Once you retire from your job, you have a number of decisions to make—and a number of ways to spend your time. These guidelines will help you refine your priorities and manage this new phase of life.
In Successful Wealth Transfers, Trust May Be More Important than Trusts
Why do the majority of wealth transfers fail? Learn how to have the right conversations with your heirs now so they can learn how to properly manage their inheritance.
One Year from Retirement? What You Should be Doing to Get Ready
Learn how to make the final year before retirement worry-free by addressing key concerns, from budgeting to benefits.
As You Approach Retirement, How You Save is Extremely Important
In planning for retirement, how you save is just as important as how much you save. Learn how you can save tax-efficiently by diversifying your assets across accounts that are taxed differently.
Use the Ten Years Prior to Retirement to Position Yourself for Success
The 10-year period before you retire can matter more to your retirement success than any other.
Is a Loan from my 401(k) a Good Idea?
While it can be tempting to borrow from your 401(k) in the event of an emergency, it’s important to consider the impact of reducing the balance of your retirement plan.
Will Changes to the Life Expectancy Tables for RMDs Make a Difference?
Since the majority of retirees take more than their RMD annually, new life expectancy tables should not have a significant impact.
Are Your Heirs Ready? 3 Lessons to Teach Children About Wealth Now
Steps you can take to help ensure that your wealth helps future generations.
The Alternative Minimum Tax and Form 6251
Get familiar with the Alternative Minimum Tax and learn what triggers this part of the tax code.
6 Ways to Help You Reach Your Retirement Goals
It’s never too early to start planning for retirement. By setting a strategy— and sticking to it—you can help achieve your goal of financial independence sooner.
Converting Paper U.S. Savings Bonds to Electronic Format
Converting your paper savings bonds to an electronic format allows you to access their current rate and value, which is especially important as you plan for retirement.
Worried About Running Out of Money in Retirement? What the Numbers Tell Us
See our recommendations for sustainable withdrawal rates throughout retirement and learn why we believe a disciplined investment strategy is likely the best way to weather market fluctuations.
What should you do if your employer offers a lump-sum cash payout?
Learn how to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of taking a lump-sum cash payout from your pension plan.
Dos and Don’ts of Retirement Planning
Use these tips and strategies about spending, saving, and asset allocation to reach your retirement goals.
What to do if You Miss a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD): Report on IRS Form 5329
How to avoid taking a 50% tax penalty on your required minimum distributions (RMD) and how to correct missed RMDs.
Reporting to Credit Agencies after Death
Managing finances as a recent widow or widower is a hard but necessary task. Rodgers and Associates can provide the help needed to make the transition easier.
Data Breaches are on the Rise: How to Protect Your Personal Information
Learn how to protect yourself from data breaches, and what you can do if your information is compromised.
The Presidential Election Cycle Theory is Just Another Guess
The Presidential Election Cycle Theory states the stock market is weakest in year one of a presidential term and then improves. Is it a theory you can rely on?
5 Ways to Save for Retirement…before it’s too late
Are you saving enough for retirement? Read about target savings rates and see our strategies for closing the retirement savings gap so you can achieve financial independence.
Evaluating Where to Retire: Pennsylvania Vs. Surrounding States
The question of where to live in retirement is a very personal decision and the right answer will depend on many factors.