Benefit Resource Partners

09/27/2022

If you are planning on retiring soon (this year or next) have you thought of the lifetime impact of long-term inflation on your retirement?

If you are planning on retiring soon (this year or next) have you thought of the lifetime impact of long-term inflation on your diet-COLA annuity?

09/03/2022

Before you can begin to claim any Social Security benefits be sure you're checking these 6 things off your list to start your retirement off on the right foot.

So you're ready to take the big plunge into the golden years and retire. Congrats! This is a big step for the health and well being of your future, wh

08/25/2022

Explore 4 ways that momentous events can affect investment decisions — and how to remain balanced amidst the fear.

“It turns out my job was not to find great investments, but to help create great investors,” writes Carl Richards, author of “The Behavior Gap.”1 From

08/17/2022

For the government to continue running, Congress must pass either spending bills or a short-term continuing resolution by the end of September.

The House's passage of a government spending package has a few key implications for federal agencies in fiscal 2023.

08/12/2022

How has your retirement strategy changed over time? This article explains several types of retirement strategies, and explains several of the factors to consider as you plan for your golden years.

There was a time when you'd have a pension at the end of your working years.Now, of course, pensions are not as common, though you can certainly analy

08/10/2022

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the latest 2022 inflation update, inflation receded in July but remained close to the highest in four decades.

https://www.fedsmith.com/2022/08/10/2023-cola-update-cpi-w-up-over-9-percent/

07/24/2022

Financial independence is a lofty goal many of us have, but we're not always sure where to start. Here are 5 things you can work on this year to begin finding your own financial freedom.

Achieving financial independence is a goal that almost everyone has. It brings you the personal freedom to do what you want. For most people, however,

07/21/2022

As you reach retirement age, it’s important to start thinking about all the fantastic things you want to do. Whether travelling the world, learning a new skill or simply spending more time with family and friends, make sure your set up to LIVE the retirement of your dreams!

07/18/2022

Did you know about these TSP fees?

TSP investors who put money into any of the 5,000 new funds available in the federal 401(k) plan will do so for two basic reasons: money or passion.

07/10/2022

If you find yourself with a bit of extra time on your hands in the upcoming months, you may want to use this time to check in with your family’s finances.

It seems like when summertime hits, time slows down. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is over, the taxes are complete and the vacation days

07/05/2022

If you're retired, a market crash may be cause for concern. Here are 4 things you can do to help make positive financial decisions in the wake of a market downturn.

If you're retired, you may be feeling more concerned about market volatility than others. When an economic upset occurs, the question becomes: what sh

06/16/2022

Although not true for everyone, some people use bonds for income and as an asset to reduce volatility in their portfolio. Many investors shift more assets to bonds as they approach retirement to minimize their exposure to stock market risk.

In the current environment, though, bonds may not perform as they have in the past. In the first quarter, major bond indexes performed worse than stock indexes. Read on to learn about potential bond alternatives!

The first quarter of 2022 was negative on nearly every front for investors. The S&P 500 lost more than 5%. International stocks lost more than 6%. The...