Category Archives: The Retirement Group LLC

The Sequester Looms

Posted on February 28, 2013 by admin

If federal budget cuts occur March 1, how might they be felt economically? On March 1, $85 billion in federal budget cuts are supposed to take place – and it doesn’t look like they will be delayed any longer. Congress … Continue reading →

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The Right Beneficiary

Posted on February 26, 2013 by admin

Who should inherit your IRA or 401(k)? See that they do. Here’s a simple financial question: who is the beneficiary of your IRA? How about your 401(k), life insurance policy, or annuity? You may be able to answer such a … Continue reading →

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HOW MUCH RETIREMENT INCOME WILL YOU REALLY NEED?

Posted on February 21, 2013 by admin

Many people underestimate lifestyle costs, medical expenses and inflation. Presented by «representativename»  What is enough? What is not enough? If you’re considering retiring in the near future, you’ve probably heard or read that you need about 70% of your end … Continue reading →

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Building an Emergency Fund

Posted on February 19, 2013 by admin

BUILDING AN EMERGENCY FUND Creating a financial cushion for stressful times. Presented by «representativename» How would you respond to sudden financial demands? We all define “emergencies” differently, but we are not immune to them. How can we plan to stay … Continue reading →

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How much retirement income will you really need?

Posted on January 30, 2013 by admin

HOW MUCH RETIREMENT INCOME WILL YOU REALLY NEED? Many people underestimate lifestyle costs, medical expenses and inflation. Presented by John Jastremski   What is enough? What is not enough? If you’re considering retiring in the near future, you’ve probably heard … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update

Posted on January 28, 2013 by admin

HOMEBUYING DECREASES IN DECEMBER Last month, existing home sales slumped 1.0% and new home sales tumbled 7.3%. Year-over-year numbers, however, remain hugely positive. Residential resales improved 12.8% in 2012, with December’s median single-family home price up 11.5% from a year … Continue reading →

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Weekly Economic Update

Posted on January 14, 2013 by admin

NEW YEAR, NEW LAWS AFFECTING YOU Singles earning more than $200,000 and couples earning more than $250,000 will face a 3.8% Medicare surtax and a 0.9% increase in Medicare payroll tax. Tax rates on dividends and long-term capital gains remain … Continue reading →

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Monthly Economic Report

Posted on January 7, 2013 by admin

THE MONTH IN BRIEF Our economy doesn’t revolve around a single issue – but in December, it almost seemed as if it did. Households, businesses, economists, financiers, journalists and politicians all worried that America would fall off the “fiscal cliff” … Continue reading →

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529 College Savings Plans

Posted on December 12, 2012 by admin

Section 529 college savings plans are tax-advantaged college savings vehicles and one of the most popular ways to save for college today. Much like the way 401(k) plans revolutionized the world of retirement savings a few decades ago, 529 college … Continue reading →

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401(K) Plans

Posted on December 11, 2012 by admin

Qualified cash or deferred arrangements (CODAs) permitted under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, commonly referred to as “401(k) plans,” have become one of the most popular types of employer-sponsored retirement plans. How does a 401(k) plan work? With … Continue reading →

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