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  • Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

    11-01-2024

    Opportunity to prepare for the future you envision. Pre-tax contributions to an employer’s tax-deferred plan can potentially help reduce your current table income while saving dollars for retirement that otherwise would have gone to pay taxes.

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  • Rent vs. Buy Calculator

    10-25-2024

    Should you rent or should you buy your home? It takes more than looking at your mortgage payment to answer this question. This calculator helps you weed through the fees, taxes and monthly payments to help you make a decision between these two options.

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  • Net Worth Calculator

    10-25-2024

    Your net worth is the value of all of your assets, minus the total of all of your liabilities. Put another way, it is what you own minus what you owe. If you owe more than you own, you have a negative net worth. 

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  • Debt Calculator

    10-25-2024

    Interactive calculators

    Our interactive tools can assist you in your unique financial planning needs. Interactive calculators are made available as self-help tools for independent use and are not intended to provide investment or tax advice, either expressed or implied.

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  • Mortgage calculators

    10-25-2024

    Interactive calculators

    Our interactive tools can assist you in your unique financial planning needs. Interactive calculators are made available as self-help tools for independent use and are not intended to provide investment or tax advice, either expressed or implied.

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  • Estate Tax Planning Calculator

    10-25-2024

    Estate tax planning is very important to preserving your wealth for future generations. Knowing your potential estate tax liability is a great place to start your estate tax plan.

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  • Roth IRA Calculator

    10-25-2024

    Contributing to a Roth IRA could make a difference in your retirement savings. There is no tax deduction for contributions made to a Roth IRA; 

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  • Estate Tax Planning

    10-25-2024

    Interactive calculators

    Our interactive tools can assist you in your unique financial planning needs. Interactive calculators are made available as self-help tools for independent use and are not intended to provide investment or tax advice, either expressed or implied.

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  • Mortgage Loan Calculator

    10-25-2024

    Use this calculator to generate an estimated amortization schedule for your current mortgage. Quickly see how much interest you could pay and your estimated principal balances.

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  • Retirement Contribution Effects on Your Paycheck Calculator

    10-25-2024

    An employer-sponsored retirement savings account could be one of your best tools for creating a secure retirement. It provides two important advantages.

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  • Social Security Benefits Calculator

    10-25-2024

    Do you wonder how much you might receive in Social Security? Use this calculator to help you estimate your Social Security benefits. Remember, this is only an estimate. Your actual benefits may vary depending on your actual work history and income.

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  • Retirement Calculators

    10-25-2024

    Interactive calculators

    Our interactive tools can assist you in your unique financial planning needs. Interactive calculators are made available as self-help tools for independent use and are not intended to provide investment or tax advice, either expressed or implied.

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  • 72(t) Calculator

    10-25-2024

    Internal Revene Code sections 72(t) and 72(q) provide for tax-penalty-free early withdrawals from retirement accounts under certain circumstances.

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  • Savings Calculator

    10-25-2024

    Consistent investments over a number of years can be an effective strategy to accumulate wealth. Even small additions to your savings add up over time. This calculator demonstrates how to put this savings strategy to work for you.

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  • Savings calculators

    10-25-2024

    Interactive calculators

    Our interactive tools can assist you in your unique financial planning needs. Interactive calculators are made available as self-help tools for independent use and are not intended to provide investment or tax advice, either expressed or implied.

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  • RMD & Stretch IRA Calculator

    10-25-2024

    The IRS requires that you withdraw at least a minimum amount - known as a Required Minimum Distribution - from your retirement accounts annually;

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  • Interactive tools and calculators

    10-25-2024

    Interactive tools and calculators

    Our interactive tools can assist you in your unique financial planning needs. Interactive calculators are made available as self-help tools for independent use and are not intended to provide investment or tax advice, either expressed or implied. 

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    • Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)

      10-25-2024

      Use this calculator to determine your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). The IRS requires that you withdraw at least a minimum amount - known as a Required Minimum Distribution - from some types of retirement accounts annually. 

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    • Retirement Planner Calculator

      10-25-2024

      Do you know what it takes to work towards a secure retirement? Use this calculator to help you create your retirement plan. View your retirement savings balance and your withdrawals for each year until the end of your retirement.

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    • How to build an emergency savings account
      10-10-2024
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      Though many of us will face a significant unexpected expense at some point during our lives, more than half of Americans don’t have the cash or savings on hand* to cover a financial emergency requiring $1,000 or more to resolve.

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    • Small money moves that make a large impact
      10-10-2024
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      For many of us, setting aside the recommended six months’ worth of expenses in an emergency savings account to protect ourselves and our loved ones can feel daunting.

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    • How you may reach a million dollars 

      10-10-2024
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      What’s the value of 1? If you guessed $1 million then it’s likely you’re in on a little-known secret that helps the most savvy of savers effectively prepare for their golden years.

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    • Want a fabulous retirement? Start living better now
      10-10-2024
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      When Americans think about growing older, many of them feel worried, according to research. They worry about their health, being a burden to their families, and not having a purpose.

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    • Portfolio diversification and why it’s important
      10-10-2024
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      What goes up must also come down. That’s true of Newton’s apples, your favorite wooden roller coaster, and — inevitably — the stock market.

      Of course, different investors handle market ups and downs differently. Some are up for riding the drops like a coaster aficionado while others cling to the handlebars, wishing for a smoother ride.

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    • Financial literacy: How it affects planning for retirement
      10-10-2024
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      The more you understand about money, the better equipped you are to prepare for retirement. That’s the conclusion from a number of studies that have been conducted to explore the link between financial literacy and retirement preparedness over the past decade, by academics and financial experts.

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    • Roth 403(b): An opportunity to take advantage of tax-free income in your future

      09-13-2024
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      Looking for more opportunities to save now or reduce your taxable income later during retirement? Contributions to a Roth account provided through your employer’s 403(b) plan may be an attractive option for you.

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      • 403(b) Special Pay Plan

        08-29-2024

        A tax-deferred retirement plan for various forms of special pay such as accumulated sick pay, vacation pay and annual leave.

        If you are entitled to sick pay, annual leave pay and vacation pay, as well as other forms of special pay, your employer’s contribution of these amounts to the Special Pay Plan means you will defer payment of the related federal income taxes until you receive distributions, generally after retirement.

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      • Savings Goals Calculator

        08-23-2024

        What will it take to help reach your savings goals? This financial calculator helps you find out. Enter in your savings plan and view graphically your financial results. Click the report button to get more information about your plan, and what you can do to make sure that it is on track.

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      • Roth after-tax vs. traditional pre-tax Calculator

        08-23-2024

        If available in your employer's plan, the 401(k) Roth allows you to contribute to your 401(k) account on an after-tax basis - and pay no taxes on qualifying distributions when the money is withdrawn. 

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      • Investment questionnaire - cash, fixed income and equities
        08-23-2024

        Many experts believe that long-term investment success is more a function of how assets are allocated among asset classes rather than the individual securities in which they are invested.

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      • Time vs. Savings Calculator 

        08-23-2024

        Waiting to begin your savings plan can have a huge impact on your results. A delay of even a few years could cost you thousands of dollars. This calculator helps show you how much postponing your savings plan can really cost.

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      • College Savings Calculator

        08-23-2024

        Saving for your children's education requires a long-term plan. And, like saving for retirement, the earlier you start your plan the better. Use this calculator to help develop or fine-tune your education savings plan. Click the "View Report" button for a detailed look at the results.  

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      • Roth IRA Conversion Calculator

        08-23-2024

        In 1997, the Roth IRA was introduced. This new IRA allowed for contributions to be made on an after-tax basis and all gains (or growth) to be distributed completely tax-free.

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      • Credit Card Pay Off Calculator

        08-23-2024

        Use this calculator to see what it will take to pay off your credit card balance, and what you can change to meet your repayment goals.

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      • Take steps to boost your savings for the future. 

        08-15-2024
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        Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) offer important advantages over investing for retirement in a taxable account. 

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        • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

          08-15-2024

          The tax advantages, plus plan features and benefits, make a 401(k) plan from Corebridge Financial an ideal way to help accumulate funds for your retirement.

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        • The importance of portfolio diversification
          03-15-2024
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          When it comes to creating an investment portfolio to help you maintain your quality of life during retirement, most experts agree that portfolio diversification is a good option for achieving desired returns while managing risk.

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        • Are you tax savvy?
          03-15-2024
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          If you're like most Americans, taxes take a pretty big bite out of your take-home pay. And for many, the costs keep rising on multiple fronts:

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          • How a financial professional can help you reach your money goals

            01-31-2024
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            If better financial planning has been a long-term goal for you, you’ve probably run into some common issues along the way: deciding how much you need to save for retirement, balancing debt and long-term goals, and simply covering day-to-day expenses are all common challenges most Americans face.

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          • 4 simple steps to take control of your budget
            01-30-2024
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            If you’re similar to the average person, you probably have a budget that you made years ago sitting in an excel spreadsheet somewhere untouched. 

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          • The best times to up your retirement contributions
            01-29-2024
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            Although it’s true there’s really no bad time to start investing, it can be tricky to figure out how to siphon off funds from other areas of your budget and redirect them to your future needs.

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          • How to retire early-Part 1
            10-16-2023
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            It’s never too soon to start saving for retirement but if you want to retire early, you’ll likely have to do some extra planning. 

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          • Your account beneficiary designations could be more important than your will
            10-02-2023
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            Remember the "pinky swears" - the silly promises you made to your friends back in grade school? What if someone came back to you decades later as an adult and expected you to abide by those promises? It's unlikely they would ever prevail in a court of law.

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          • Could a Roth 457(b) fit in your future?

            10-02-2023
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            Looking to boost your retirement nest egg or reduce your taxable income during retirement? Contributions to a Roth account provided through your governmental employer’s 457(b) plan may be an option to consider.

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            • 5 ways to avoid overspending this holiday season
              09-25-2023
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              It’s a given that Americans will spend outside of their typical budget during the holiday season.

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            • 4 ways to help increase your financial literacy
              08-31-2023
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              Finding an employer who cares enough to put together a thoughtful benefits package should be front-of-mind when it comes to deciding which company deserves your valuable services and talents.

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            • Retirement plan enrollment made simple
              08-31-2023
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              Everyone needs to consider their retirement strategy. A great place to start is enrolling in your employer-sponsored retirement plan.

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            • Can you prioritize both caregiving and wealth-building?
              07-18-2023
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              Women continue to be the primary caregivers in most families with children, but they are also likely to be important breadwinners for their families. 

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            • How to set financial goals
              07-18-2023
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              Setting a goal is an important prerequisite for accomplishing almost anything. And without setting clear financial goals, some people are likely to spend their lives aimlessly earning and spending, rather than building wealth and achieving a more financially secure life.

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            • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

              02-03-2023
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              The tax advantages, plus plan features and benefits, make a 403(b) plan with Corebridge Financial an ideal way to help accumulate funds for your retirement.

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