Checking in on beneficiaries is an annual to-do
Byline: Katlynn Beck Just like you should check in on your financial wellness once a year, checking up on your beneficiaries is also an annual to-do. Beneficiaries are those you designate to receive a...
View ArticleAutomating your retirement savings can save you time and money
Byline: Macyn Gillespie Saving early is one of the best ways to make sure you have a nice nest egg for when you retire, but how do you get into the habit of saving? One way is to totally automate your...
View ArticleDiversifying retirement income can mean a comfortable, worry-free future
Byline: Melissa Butler Retirement has evolved a lot over the last fifty years, but that doesn’t mean preparing for retirement seems any less a daunting task. Planning for retirement now can help you...
View ArticleAll UM System faculty and staff can get on the path to a comfortable...
Byline: Katlynn Beck Ready to start saving for retirement but not quite sure where to start? Remember, all UM System faculty and staff, regardless of hours or benefit eligibility, have the ability to...
View ArticleGive your kids what they need: Financial advice for the future
Byline: Macyn Gillespie Whether you have children who are 6, 16, or 26, they can all benefit from your financial advice. A 2014 survey by Fidelity showed 41% of millennial adults felt as though their...
View ArticleUnderstand your plan: Four things to know about UM System retirement plans
Byline: Katlynn Beck In a recent survey by Addison’s Group, 51% of Americans surveyed noted they were concerned about their ability to retire, and are worried they’ll have to continue working late into...
View ArticleChart your course with the resources regarding changes to retiree health...
Byline: Melissa Butler On January 1, 2018, employees’ eligibility for the University of Missouri System’s retiree health insurance plans will change. Because eligibility for insurance will differ based...
View ArticleThe Savers Credit may benefit some people who contributed to a qualified...
Byline: John Layman Tax season can sometimes be intimidating, but learning about savings incentives can help ensure you complete your taxes with the knowledge of the credits available to you. For...
View ArticleAmerica Saves Week is a new opportunity to review emergency funds
Byline: Melissa Butler America Saves Week, which runs from February 27 to March 4, 2017, is an opportunity for you to assess your savings and take financial action. As part of your plan, you may want...
View ArticlePay down your debt while saving with these tips from Fidelity.
Byline: Katlynn Adkins Money is on a lot of minds a lot of the time. In 2014, the American Psychological Association conducted a poll and found money to be the top source of stress among adults in the...
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