Popular Topic(s): Retirement Planning
How to Build a Retirement Plan: 10 Steps to Save, Invest, and Retire with Confidence

A thorough retirement plan includes the financial and mental preparation required to fulfill your post-career life. However, retirement planning in 2026 looks much different than…

Mega Backdoor Roth: How It Works, Rules & 2026 Limits

What Is a Mega Backdoor Roth and How Does It Work? — With Tips for RTX Employees If you’re a high-earning professional in California, your…

What Are the Three Buckets of Retirement Savings?

Retirement introduces a new challenge for pre-retirees and retirees: how can I withdraw the assets I’ve spent decades saving and growing in a sustainable way?…

How Will the OBBBA Era Affect Roth Conversions?

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduced several permanent and temporary provisions that may impact retirement planning in the next few years. While there…

Top Retirement Options for Self-Employed Professionals

Key Takeaways: Begin Planning Early: One in five self-employed workers isn’t saving for retirement, with 34% only saving “from time to time.” We recommend beginning…

The Risks of Overspending and Underspending in Retirement Planning

Throughout your career, you build up your retirement savings to enjoy a comfortable second act that allows you to pursue more passions, travel, and spend…

Is Your RTX 401(k) on Track for Retirement?

When working with RTX (Raytheon Technologies) employees, we often walk them through an annual review of their RTX Savings Plan, the company’s 401(k) plan, and…

Why Business Valuations Are Important

As a business owner in San Diego, you’ve spent most of your career focused on growing your company and may have delayed planning your exit…

When’s the Right Time for a Roth Conversion?

Key Takeaways   A Roth conversion can help you grow savings tax-free and provide tax-free qualified withdrawals in retirement but timing a conversion is critical. There…

Retirement Planning for Couples in San Diego

In addition to high housing and healthcare costs, shared income needs, inflation protection, and short- and long-term medical care should be considered by couples retiring…