New Century Planning Associates, Inc. is proud to announce that its president, Robert M. Ryerson, has received the prestigious Retirement Income Certified Professional designation. This designation was developed by more than 45 of the nation’s top retirement planning experts and equips the RICPR designee with the knowledge and tools to build comprehensive and lifelong income plans. […]
1. Add Your Heading Text Here As of 5/1/22, the yield on the treasury’s i-Bonds has moved up to 9.625% – a level we have not seen in a long time. These bonds can be purchased at www.treasurydirect.gov and offer guaranteed principal if held for 5 years, in addition to the attractive high yield. If […]
Many people fail to think about their retirement until their 40s or 50s. However, this is a mistake. Putting off retirement planning can force you to postpone your retirement, sell your home and downsize, or otherwise compromise your plans for your golden years. To make sure you’re fully prepared for your retirement, start planning today […]
Planning for retirement is an important financial consideration that should be initiated as soon as possible. (However, it’s never too late to start the process.) A general rule of thumb recommended by some wealth management professionals is to save enough in your lifetime so that you can live off 80 percent of your pre-retirement income. […]
Do you find yourself thinking about retirement with just as much fear as excitement? If so, it’s not at all surprising; workplaces seem to be full of stories about people who stop working too soon and find themselves in dire financial straits during their retirement years. In fact, according to the 2020 Transamerica Retirement Survey […]
The amount of money needed for retirement depends on factors including lifestyle, age, and health. Generally, experts suggest that individuals should aim to live off of 80 percent of their final pre-retirement salary. Someone who made $100,000 per year at retirement, then, should have enough saved that they can comfortably spend $80,000 per year when […]
If you’re finding it difficult to make retirement planning a priority, you’re not alone. Meeting your current financial obligations—such as rent or mortgage payments, recurring monthly expenses, and debt or interest repayments—can be challenging enough without having to think about the long-term future as well. Given how great this pressure from immediate financial demands can […]
Today, the field of financial planning is growing in popularity, with more people than ever working to create some type of financial plan for their future. For those who possess little understanding of the financial industry, financial planning can be overwhelming and difficult. In these cases, it might be prudent to seek the services of […]
The cryptocurrency market is perhaps one of the most volatile and unusual investment opportunities in existence today. From the original Bitcoin came hundreds of other cryptocurrencies of all types and for all different purposes. Of these, the most well-known are probably still Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum. However, there is another cryptocurrency that has spent a […]
When looking for wealth management assistance and guidance, you should first make sure any prospective advisors have qualified and respected professional designations. Because the financial planning profession lacks an industry-wide regulator, there are several different designations, some of which require only minimal experience or education. Advisors who have the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) designation, however, […]