Financial Independence
This weekend we’re looking forward to celebrating the July 4th holiday and America’s independence, as I’m sure you are as well. This always gets me thinking about personal financial independence and freedom, especially as many of us work toward the American dream of a comfortable retirement.
Speaking of retirement, you may notice a new income projection shown in the quarterly statements you receive from your employer-sponsored 401(k) plan. Known as the Lifetime Income Disclosure, this estimates the monthly payments to you and/or your spouse after you retire. The idea is that, just as you can look at your Social Security statement and determine the best time to take that benefit, you can now look at your retirement statement and have the same knowledge of what your income will look like at the age you decide to retire.
