Retirement

In unraveling the investment tapestry of Microsoft employees’ retirement portfolios, the Department of Labor (DoL) furnishes crucial insights through the annual filings of Form 5500 by 401(k) plan sponsors, offering a panoramic view into the investment choices shaping their financial futures.   Deciphering the Investment Landscape Shares in Microsoft stock (MSFT) stand as a cornerstone […]

The term “retirement number” refers to the idea that there’s a single savings amount that guarantees a comfortable retirement. It’s often thrown around as a target, but there are a few key things to understand about it: It’s not one-size-fits-all: Your ideal retirement savings depend on your lifestyle, desired retirement age, location, and even health […]

At age 50, individuals stand at a significant crossroads in their financial journey, with many starting to actively consider retirement. Assessing your wealth at age 50 is critical for securing a comfortable future. Let’s embark on this exploration of financial fortitude, guided by the wisdom of a couple of expert sources and some thoughts from […]

Navigating the world of 401(k) questions can be a complex yet crucial aspect of financial planning. Employees often have various questions about these retirement accounts, and Wealth45.com is here to provide answers. Long-term retirement investments are vital financial resources that support you throughout your life. What is a 401(k) plan, and why is it called […]

Cisco Systems, a networking technology leader boasting about 85,000 employees, offers a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan. This plan empowers Cisco employees to contribute a portion of their income towards a secure future, but the crucial question remains: what investments do these savvy individuals choose to fuel their retirement dreams? We will get to that, […]

How realistic is it for a new college graduate to retire with $10 million? Turns out, a million dollars isn’t what it used to be. The movie “How to Marry a Millionaire” was released back in 1953. It seems at that time—70+ years ago—being a millionaire was the epitome of financial success. Yet today, instead […]

Finding a lost (or forgotten or old or misplaced) 401(k) account can be an unexpected windfall. According to Schwab: “Those born between 1957 and 1964 held an average of 12.4 jobs before the age of 54, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The more accounts you acquire, the more challenging it is to keep […]

Bank of America, a financial powerhouse boasting over 260,000 employees, offers a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan. This plan empowers Bank of America employees to contribute a portion of their income towards a secure future, but the crucial question remains: what investments do these savvy individuals choose to fuel their retirement dreams? We will get […]

How do your retirement plan savings stack up? Are you accumulating retirement assets faster than your peers? Every three years I look forward to the latest Federal Reserve Board’s Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF) to remind us how wealth is distributed in the United States. Also see the other postings in our Financial Voyeurism series: Part 1 […]

IBM 401(k) plan changes coming in 2024. The technological behemoth recently announced a significant change to its employee retirement benefits that has sent ripples through its workforce. Effective January 1, 2024, the company plans to bid farewell to its longstanding 5% matching contributions and 1% automatic contributions to employees’ 401(k) accounts. Instead, IBM will usher […]