Sumner Financial Solutions

10/30/2026

Medicare takes a little time to understand. As you approach age 65, familiarize yourself with its coverage options, costs, and limitations.

How Medicare can address health care needs in your retirement strategy.

10/28/2026

These types of decisions are exactly why we started Sumner Financial Solutions. Our team is ready to take a look at your individual situation and help guide you in the proper direction to help you reach your retirement goals.

10/28/2026

Even a small bump in your 401(k) contribution could make a big difference over time. Run the numbers and see what's possible.

See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

10/26/2026

Ready to retire, but not ready to stop working? Check out this video for a fresh way to look at encore career options.

Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.

10/23/2026

The price you see on the shelf may not be the exact amount you pay at checkout.

With penny production ended, some merchants have started rounding cash purchases up or down to the nearest nickel. Depending on the total, that could mean a few cents more or a few cents less.

Paying by credit card may come with another wrinkle. Some retailers and service providers are adding surcharges to help offset card processing costs, which may increase the final price.

That means the same purchase could cost slightly different amounts depending on whether you use cash, debit, or credit.

Before you pay, take a second to compare the total for cash, debit, and credit so you know which option makes the most sense for that purchase.


Source:

More merchants are rounding change for cash purchases to the nearest nickel due to the end of penny production, or adding surcharges to credit card transactions.

10/23/2026

What could your IRA actually produce in retirement income? Enter your balance and assumptions to see a projection of monthly withdrawals over time.

Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.

10/21/2026

How far will your savings actually go? Enter your numbers to see how long your money could last depending on how much you withdraw each year.

See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.

10/20/2026

A record number of U.S. adults under 35 are living with their parents, according to a recent Realtor.com study.

In 2025, 25.2 million adults under 35 lived at home, a higher share than during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many are working, but wages are not always keeping up with the cost of living. Among adults ages 25 to 34 who live at home, roughly 7 in 10 have jobs.

Housing affordability is a major factor. Higher home prices, elevated mortgage rates, rent, student loan payments, car payments, and everyday expenses can make living independently harder to sustain.

For some families, moving back home may be a way to reduce expenses, rebuild savings, or create more breathing room before taking the next step.

The broader takeaway is that financial independence does not always follow a straight timeline. Cost-of-living pressures are reshaping what adulthood, housing, and household decisions look like for many families.

Have you felt the current economic stress?


Source:

One woman in her mid-30s said her $60,000 annual income wasn't enough to cover all her bills after a breakup, leading her to move back home.

10/19/2026

Social Security has been a fact of retirement since 1935; how much do you really know about it?

Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.

10/16/2026

Buy or lease—it's not just about the monthly payment. This calculator breaks down the full cost of each option so you can make a more informed decision.

Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.