Category Archives: Retirement

The number of participants with outstanding loans from their savings plan hasn’t decreased

Posted on December 26, 2015 by robertjrussellcompanies

Overall, 2.2 percent of participants withdrew from their accounts in the first half of 2015, a proportion that has remained relatively flat since the first half of 2009. Hardship withdrawals stood at 0.9 percent in the first half of 2015, … Continue reading →

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The 10 states where insurance costs the most

Posted on December 14, 2015 by robertjrussellcompanies

The report found that health insurance keeps increasing yearly. Here’s an often overlooked fact about insurance: Its cost varies substantially based on where you live. With this in mind, a new study looks at the cumulative costs for life, health, auto … Continue reading →

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Do you have all the FACTS about Annuities?

Posted on September 9, 2015 by robertjrussellcompanies

June marked the second annual commencement of National Annuity Awareness Month-a month dedicated to educating consumers about annuities, their benefits and features. Last June was my first opportunity to be involved in the festivities. In fact, I was able to … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to have a Happy Retirement

Posted on July 1, 2015 by robertjrussellcompanies

Sure, a fat nest egg and good health help. But there are less obvious ways to make sure your post-work life is a happy one. Retirement ought to be a happy time. You can set your own schedule, take long … Continue reading →

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Underfunding retirement adds to workers’ stress

Posted on June 30, 2015 by robertjrussellcompanies

  More than half of lower and middle-income women who juggle work and motherhood say they carry high or overwhelming levels of financial stress, according to data from a provider of workplace financial wellness programs. That’s significantly higher than stress … Continue reading →

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Median Retirement Account Balance drops to $2500

Posted on March 13, 2015 by robertjrussellcompanies

A new, grim estimate from the National Institute on Retirement Security The median retirement account balance in a typical American working-age household dropped to $2,500 in 2014, down from $3,000 in the previous year, according to a study from the … Continue reading →

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