Retirement Education

CUSTOMIZE YOUR RETIREMENT STRATEGY
CUSTOMIZE YOUR RETIREMENT STRATEGY GuideMe is a guidance tool made available to participants through their MyPlanConnection account. This tool allows pa...
Mon, May 22, 2023 at 11:44 AM
Your Plan and Full Fee Disclosure
I just received my statement, and I can’t believe the fees I’m being charged! My last 401(k) plan was free. What’s going on? WE'RE GLAD YOU ASKED! I...
Sun, Mar 3, 2019 at 12:12 PM
401(k) Retirement Plans
With a basic understanding of the features of a 401(k) retirement plan and how they work, you’ll be much better prepared to make the most of this important ...
Fri, Aug 16, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Who's Your Beneficiary?
You should review your beneficiary designations at least annually and after any major life event.  Your retirement account is about you and it’s for you - ...
Thu, Jun 22, 2023 at 12:09 PM
Is Your Retirement Portfolio Diversified?
Maintaining a diversified portfolio is an essential component of good financial planning. Diversification means choosing investments with varying degree...
Sun, Mar 3, 2019 at 11:48 AM
What Should I Do in a Volatile Market?
Don’t Let Emotions Determine your Retirement! With all the media hype and the market volatility it’s human nature to let your emotions make your investment...
Mon, Mar 2, 2020 at 11:33 AM
What are Target Date Funds?
  A target date mutual fund (TDF) is a long-term investment fund that automatically adjusts to help investors reach their  retirement goals.  H...
Fri, Feb 21, 2025 at 8:33 AM
How to Pick a Target Date Fund
To pick a target date mutual fund, select the fund with a target date that closely matches your expected retirement year; this ensures the fund's asse...
Fri, Feb 21, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Understanding Investment Types
Choose the right mutual funds for your retirement investing needs. Your retirement plan provides a wide variety of different investment options. Among t...
Thu, Jun 22, 2023 at 12:11 PM
Understanding Bonds
Bonds have a reputation as being a conservative investment. But that doesn’t mean that bonds are always safe. If you are following the basic principles ...
Thu, Jun 22, 2023 at 12:09 PM