Articles on Retirement Plans
Building a Well-Balanced Retirement Portfolio with the FOOT LOCKER 401(K) PLAN
Introduction Planning for retirement is a critical financial goal, and constructing a diversified asset allocation portfolio is a key component of achieving that goal. The FOOT LOCKER 401(K) PLAN offers a selection of investment options, and in this article, we'll...
Constructing a Diversified Asset Allocation Portfolio for the Community Trust Bancorp Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Planning for retirement is a significant financial milestone, and constructing a well-balanced retirement portfolio is essential to achieve your long-term financial goals. For employees participating in the Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan...
Retirement Savings: How Much Should You Save For A Comfortable Retirement Life?
High yield bonds, managed correctly, can be a valuable addition to boost fixed income returns.
401k Company Match: How To Maximize Your Free Money
We encourage maximizing 401k match and discuss some details on 401k contributions and match.
May 10, 2021: Financial Independence & Early Retirement
We look at the FIRE Financial Independence, Retire Early investment portfolios and withdrawals.
September 28, 2020: Retirement Spending: Your Portfolio’s Volatility Matters
We look at how the volaitlity of a portfolio affects retirement spending and purchase power again by studying two portfolios.
The History of 401(k) Plans: Retirement Is Now Our Individual Responsibility
The shift from traditional pensions to individual responsibility for retirement savings has been significant for Americans. In the past, workers would receive pensions from their employers upon retirement. However, as many companies have stopped offering pension...
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