New Century Planning Associates, Inc. is proud to announce that Robert M. Ryerson RICP and Louis R. Terrero CPA, have received the prestigious National Social Security Advisor certificate from the National Social Security Association LLC in Cincinnati. This certificate means New Century Planning Associates has even more expertise to help retirees select the best time […]
In large part due to inflation and market volatility, the retirement landscape in the United States has changed considerably in the last year or two. According to Franklin Templeton Investments’ 2023 Voice of the American Worker Survey, 73 percent of workers feel that their retirement plans are being threatened by inflation, while 63 percent believe […]
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. […]
Good financial stewardship involves paying off debt and saving for the future, the latter of which is especially important considering the average retirement age in the United States is 65 and 63 for men and women, respectively. Considering life expectancy is rising, this leaves many Americans with several decades of no income outside of Social […]
1. I-Bonds are paying 9.625%! 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 you […]
In this increasingly online world, people do not look at their digital assets in the same way they do their physical assets. However, everything from domain names to social media accounts can be considered assets. As you undertake the process of estate planning, you should be sure to include your digital assets. Making a list of […]
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 […]
When you are in the prime of your life, retirement may seem like a long way off in the future. Maybe this perception is the reason why 60 percent of Americans haven’t determined how much they’ll need for retirement. However, if you want to enjoy a financially secure retirement, now is the best time to […]
As you enter the last year before your retirement, it’s tempting to assume that all the retirement planning work you need to do is already done. After all, you’ve hopefully been able to spend decades preparing for this moment, so what could possibly be left to take care of? The truth, however, is that the year […]
Most of the general information you’ll find on retirement planning treats retirement as if it were a single, unchanging phase that begins when you stop working and lasts for the rest of your life. However, if you take a closer look, you’ll find that retirement consists of several distinct stages, each of which involves different expenses and […]