Have you embraced becoming your own pension manager? When I was 13 years old, then President Gerald Ford celebrated Labor Day by signing ERISA into law. ERISA is the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (pronounced a-ris-a). And it is one of the most sweeping and influential laws that affects every worker in the country. This year ERISA turns 50! And you’ve either … [Read more...] about ERISA Turns 50. Happy Birthday!
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2024 Inflation: Implications for Lasagna, Ice Cream, and Retirement Income
June 2024 data shows prices moderating, but grocery bills still high July is my favorite month of the year. It has some very important dates including National Ice Cream Day on July 21st this year. Plus, my birthday and anniversary, and my older daughter’s birthday, all fall in July. And a bonus—July 29th is National Lasagna day! Two of my three favorite foods are … [Read more...] about 2024 Inflation: Implications for Lasagna, Ice Cream, and Retirement Income
Do You Know Your Retirement Birthdays and Key Milestones?
Birthdays are full of favorite people, presents, and treats. Everything from balloons and streamers to ice cream cake with the chocolate crunchies in the middle. So, it can come as a shock upon reaching the glorious age of 50. All of a sudden, birthdays now take on a whole new meaning. They become important dates and many are retirement birthdays. Reaching certain, … [Read more...] about Do You Know Your Retirement Birthdays and Key Milestones?