Financial Benefits Alliance

"An Aon Hewitt survey found that more than 75% of employers had attempted to cut 401(k) expenses in the past two years. [Kiplinger] spoke to Rob Austin, director of retirement research at human resources consultant Aon Hewitt, to find out more about this trend and others affecting 401(k) accounts."

A great view, highlighting how the choices we make today affect our quality of life down the line

An insight into the retirement plan structure of 6 major U.S. sports. Could it be time to consider a career change?

Be prepared: medical costs can be high in retirement. #Medicare

"U.S. Census Bureau researchers have come up with estimates that rely on tax data, which should be more reliable than surveys. Their conclusion: Only about a third of workers are saving in a 401(k) or similar tax-deferred retirement plan...previous estimates suggested more than 40 percent of private-sector employers sponsored a retirement plan. Tax records uncovered a much bigger pool of small businesses, showing that, overall, just 14 percent of all employers offer a 401(k) or other defined contribution plan to their workers."

The question everyone has: Will Social Security be around for you? Read this. #socialsecurity #retirement

It's more important than ever to start planning and saving early. Talk to your relatives and neighbors. We can help.

In order to better serve our clients, we have formed a sister company, FBA Wealth Management, to cover all things investment-related. Check it out here and at www.fbawealthmanagement.com for lots of great tools and resources!