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 […]
How to maximize your retirement income with Social Security
Two common ways to maximize retirement income involve paying less in taxes and getting more from your Social Security benefits. Social Security, the government pension program and social safety net established in 1936 during the Great Depression, is the primary source of retirement income for many retired workers. For some, […]
Retirement Planning: The Key to Financial Confidence
Retirement planning is an essential part of financial planning. It’s never too early or too late to start planning for your retirement, but the earlier you start, the better off you’ll be. Retirement planning involves setting aside funds and developing a plan to help see to it that you […]









