Investing in Down Market When financial markets become volatile, it's natural to wonder whether you should stop investing until things "settle down." Seeing account balances fluctuate can be unsettling, but history has shown that emotional investment decisions often do more harm than good. The Missouri State University Benefits team encourages employees to take advantage of … [Read more...] about Stay the Course: What Market Volatility Means for Your Retirement Savings
Young (and not so young) People Should Care When you’re in your 20s or 30s, “retirement” feels light-years away. But the truth is—future financial security starts with small choices today. Even a 1% boost to your savings or a simple debt-payoff plan can create major freedom down the road. And while young people have the most to gain by starting early, National Retirement … [Read more...] about 🌟 October is National Retirement Security Month:
Take Small steps to make a big difference later. To celebrate America Saves Week, TIAA challenges you to contribute an extra penny on every dollar to your retirement account. Just 1% now has the potential for a lot more in growth by the time you retire. With pretax contributions, more money goes into your account than comes out of your paycheck. One percent doesn’t seem like … [Read more...] about America Saves Week