The Importance of Starting Early: Tips for Retirement Planning in Your 20s
Retirement might seem like a distant concept in your 20s, but starting early with your retirement planning can significantly affect your financial future. The power of compounding interest and the long future ahead of you make your 20s the perfect time to lay a strong foundation for […]
Income Planning: The Foundation of Retirement Planning
Income planning is the first step in closing the difference between where you are today and where you hope to be tomorrow. It’s where we begin the journey on the road to retirement, or even further into retirement.
Creating passive income in retirement
The bottom line of any income plan is to see if […]
Average Retirement Age in the United States: Key Factors and Trends
Retirement is a major life event that many of us look forward to. It’s a time when we can finally put our feet up, enjoy the fruits of our labor, and pursue the activities we love. But when is the right time to retire in the United States, […]
3 Policy Changes Coming to Retirement Savers in 2024
In 2022, Congress passed Secure 2.0, a transformative legislation impacting Americans’ retirement savings. With changes ranging from distribution age adjustments to incentivizing workplace contributions, the effects are unfolding, with key shifts slated for 2024. Here are three of the many policy shifts that may affect the way you save for […]
Investment Products to Help Maximize Income in Retirement in 2024
One strategy Shunkwiler Financial prefers suggests our retirement investments should address three particular concerns: retirement income, income protection, and growth. This is easier said than done, however, as few investments can accomplish all three goals.
Dividend-producing stocks, for instance, have the potential to produce income and growth but offer little […]









