Financial and Retirement PlanningRetirement planning is essential to securing a level of comfort for you and your family when you retire. The most important steps to a happy retirement are wisely saving and investing your money. Whether you want to travel, pick up a new hobby or just relax in your retirement, it's important to plan for those "golden years." We can help you plan for your retirement years with a variety of investment options and insurance products as shown below: IRAsIndividual retirement accounts were established by the federal government to encourage people to save for their retirement by offering tax advantages. Traditional IRAContributions up to $2,000 annually may be tax deductible and your earnings aren't taxed until the money is withdrawn. Roth IRARoth IRAs offer greater tax savings and withdrawal flexibility. Eligibility is dependent on income. Simple IRASimple IRA plans are retirement options, maintained on a calendar year basis, for small employers with less than 100 employees earning at least $5,000 for the preceding year. AnnuitiesAnnuities can provide a series of payments that typically start at retirement and continue for the rest of your life. They provide retirement income for a fixed period of time or for the rest of an annuitant's life. Retirement payments can begin immediately or be deferred to a time in the future. 401(k)A 401(k) plan allows you to postpone receiving a portion of your salary until retirement. You can choose the amount of income you want to "send to the future," or defer annually. Here are a few advantages of a 401(k):
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