Big State Financial Retirement Blog
January 2020
New Year, New Law Pt. 4: 4 Ways the SECURE Act Could Affect Your 401(k)
Here’s proof that funding retirement has changed: In 1970, 45% of private sector employees were covered by a pension plan.[1] Now, 4% are covered.[2] Pensions have largely been replaced by 401(k), IRAs, and similar retirement [...]
New Year, New Law Pt. 3: 4 Ways the SECURE Act Makes Saving for Retirement Easier
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act is a response to a changing retirement landscape: Americans are living and working longer, working part-time in retirement, and are less likely to have the [...]
New Year, New Law Pt. 2: Time to Review Your Estate Plan
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act is the biggest piece of retirement legislation to be passed in years. It will undoubtedly have a major effect on how many Americans approach retirement [...]
New Year, New Law: What’s in the Secure Act?
Donald Trump ended 2019 by signing a 2020 spending bill that includes the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act. It’s the biggest piece of retirement legislation to be passed in years and [...]
December 2019
3 Tips for Financial Health for the New Year
A recent Northwestern Mutual survey found that 41% of Americans are stressed about retirement planning, and 46% worry about outliving their savings.[1] And with 62% of Americans stressed about money in general[2], it’s surprising that [...]
Reminder: 4 Important Things To Do by December 31st
You might have a Christmas to-do list to help you stay on track this holiday season. And while it may be an overwhelming list already, there are a few important financial deadlines you should add [...]