Articles and Resources
Bringing 2023 To a Close
NOVEMBER - It’s hard to believe we’re almost at the end of another year. 2023 seems like a blur. But here we are! It’s November, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. This is the time of year when many begin to reflect, count their blessings, and take inventory...
Time Horizon and Goals
Investing in your retirement accounts always carries some level of risk, regardless of whether you're taking significant risks or trying to minimize them. In our previous blog post, we discussed how to assess your risk tolerance and establish a suitable foundation for...
Addressing Your Risk Tolerance
When it comes to managing your investment accounts, it's important to know what level of risk you're willing to take for potential return in each of your accounts, such as your 401(k), Roth/Traditional IRAs, and individual brokerage accounts. To obtain the...
Maximizing Your 401k Contributions
Saving for the future is an essential part of financial planning, and one of the most powerful tools at your disposal is your 401(k) retirement plan. A 401(k) offers numerous benefits, including tax advantages and employer matches, making it a smart choice for...
401(k) Made Easy, Your Friendly Guide to Rocking Retirement
Hey there, future retirement superstar! We get it—retirement planning may not be the most exciting topic, but trust us, starting early can make a world of difference. One key to unlocking financial security is understanding the rocking world of 401(k). So, grab a cup...
The Key to Early Retirement – Maximizing Your Social Security and Pension Benefits
Your Social Security and pension (if you have one) are two financial assets that provide income in retirement, and the key to maximizing these benefits is to understand how to use them to your advantage. ..................................................................
3 Simple Steps to Clarify your Retirement Plan
Do you want to move from confused to confident when building your retirement plan? We think it’s time for financial planning that leaves the status quo behind. Confidence is easy to recognize. It usually arrives with a sense of peace and calm that’s far...
Financial Planning – Let’s make sure you’re okay
Do you feel confident that your income, savings, and investments in the stock market will sustain you to the end? Read this blog to make sure you’re okay. Here at S.E.E.D., we’re commonly approached by people just like you – people who care about their financial...
Be Better with Your Money in 2023
As we embark on a New Year, this is the time we all begin to take stock of where we are, and we think about ways to improve our overall lives and well-being. What can we do this year that we may not have gotten around to last year? How can we be better? Outside of...
Is my retirement account a good investment?
Is my retirement account a good investment? We often get asked this question by retirement plan participants. Our goal is to help you better understand the ‘investment’ component of your retirement plan. In short – a retirement account is not an investment. It as an...