The Olympic Games: a grand spectacle where the world's top athletes compete, nations unite, and we all pretend to understand sports we only see once every four years (looking at you breakdancing). The Paris 2024 Olympics isn't just a feast for sports enthusiasts but a goldmine of lessons on [...]
Deciding when to file for Medicare is a critical decision for those approaching retirement age. While Medicare primarily serves as health insurance for individuals aged 65 and older, there are situations where you might consider enrolling while you are still working. In this article, we will explore the factors [...]
Are you worried you have too much in your company ESOP plan? It's important to understand your Lockheed Martin Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) as part of your overall financial picture. In this article, we will provide insights and practical tips to help you assess and manage your Lockheed [...]
What is a backdoor Roth IRA? This has become a common question I get with investors that might be over the income limit to contribute to a Roth directly. To be totally clear, a backdoor Roth IRA is more of a strategy than a type of account. A Roth [...]
What's the difference between a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA? Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are tools that many investors use to save for retirement. However, not all IRAs are created equal. The two most popular types of IRAs are the Roth IRA and the Traditional IRA. While both [...]
Having trouble sleeping at night? Enjoy reading enormous stacks of congressional papers? Well, you are in luck! Last month, congress signed into law Secure Act 2.0, which made a few big adjustments to help Americans increase the amount of money they are saving for retirement. The entire bill was [...]
I love getting reader questions (thanks KW!)- and I got a great one this week that I thought I would write a few quick words on. "Does my Lockheed 401k allow 'the rule of 55?'" This rule has become more popular as people try to retire earlier and need [...]
When it comes to financial stability, people tend to focus on paying off debt and saving for retirement. In reality, many other financial goals beckon to individuals during their lifetime. Because of this, it’s important to look beyond retirement when setting targets, no matter how old you are. Identify [...]
Social Security can be a confusing piece to the retirement puzzle. Below are a few of the most common questions I get asked when clients talk about Social Security. Should I start my (or my spouse's) social security now? There is a number of factors that can go into [...]
Do you know that you can pull funds from your 401k before you retire? With the recent market volatility, many Lockheed employees are looking at in-service withdrawals an option to take some of the timing risk out of their retirement nest eggs. The in-service withdrawal is an option for [...]
