The Retirement Workshop Insights

The 401K Max Contribution Limit for 2018 has now been set, with an increase of $500 over 2017 $18,500. The Maximum 401K contribution Limit for 2016 and 2017 was $18,000 both years.

The Social Security Administration has announced its Cost of Living Increase for 2019, and it's very good news.

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If you're switching jobs, its time to review your old 401(k) account. Know the facts before you choose between rolling over, withdrawing or leaving it alone.

The earliest age at which you can begin receiving your Social Security retirement benefits is 62. Should you take your Social Security Benefits as early as possible at age 62, or wait as long as possible?

We’re guessing there might be one or two readers out there who are overwhelmed by the amount of money they need to save to retire comfortably.

The Social Security Leveling Option is a pension plan payout option offered by pension plans to level out the income of someone who retires early. The leveling applies to the amount of pension payments and not to the amount of Social Security you will receive.

Typically, a pension will offer several different pension payout options, and possibly a single lump-sum payout option or leveling options. This is as opposed to an annuity, or stream of cash in retirement.