In 2013, a Gallup poll found that only about one in every three U.S. households maintained a budget.1 A 2021 survey of 1,000 Americans found that 80% now say they have a budget.2 Americans are budgeting more due to the pandemic. Knowing where your money is going and making [...]
If one or more of your children will reach college age soon, you may be wondering how you will manage all the costs. For many families, a financial aid package provides some level of tuition support in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, or work-study placements. Aid is primarily [...]
Setting healthy financial goals is critical. Even more important is staying committed to those financial goals. Keeping yourself committed to your goals may be difficult, especially when times may be financially tough. But by staying on track and focused on your goals, you are more likely to get [...]
Recently, you may have received notifications from Empower about a few changes they are making to the investment options inside your 401k. I'll talk about a few of those changes and try to explain them. As always, if you have questions, feel free to reach out to me [...]
When you start a new job, there are a lot of things to sort out. That's not including what items you are going to decorate your cubicle with. Should I go with a life-size Darth Vader or mascot of my alma-mater? Besides those important decisions, you also decide [...]
What 401k mistakes do Lockheed Martin employees (and employees of a lot of other companies out there) typically make? Your 401k is most likely the most important retirement vehicle you'll have when you retire. But why do so many people not treat it that way? Below are a few [...]
Market volatility might have some Lockheed Martin employees logging on to their Empower account a little more often. Did you know that you can pull funds from your 401k before you retire? The in-service withdrawal could be a great option for Lockheed 401k participants looking to access funds [...]
