It's hard to believe it's October...and time for a new monthly challenge! This month, we are doing the Pumpkin Push-up Challenge. Read our blog about the surprising full-body benefits of push-ups. Will you join our #wellness challenge? Visit https://www.tycorbenefit.com/blog/wellness-october-push-up-pumpkin
It's a new season and a good time to take a fresh look at your #investments. Need help? A financial professional can make sure your approach is carefully considered with the big picture in mind.
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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's the first day of fall! If you have been meaning to get around to addressing some part of your financial future, perhaps it’s time to develop a strategy. #financialgoals
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The Cost of Procrastination
For parents of high school students - key things to keep in mind when it comes to looking ahead to college, including standardized tests, financial aid and and scholarships.
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Financial Aid for Students 101
As we observe Patriot Day, we remember and honor those impacted by the events on this day in 2001, as well as the heroes who acted selflessly to protect our country. #patriotday #neverforget
The #SecureAct brought about some major changes in retirement savings law. If you're looking to better understand the impact, here's a brief video to check out.
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Understanding the SECURE Act
Do you remember our recent October #wellness blog on the Push-Up Pumpkin Challenge? Push-ups are an effective workout that can target multiple muscle groups, providing many health benefits with few risks. Here are some tips on the best ways to do them, from beginner to advanced levels.
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The health benefits of push-ups and how to do them correctly to get the most out of your workout
Identity theft happens when someone steals your personal information to commit fraud. What are the Top 10 actions you can take to lessen your risk when you leave the house? #personalfinance #identitytheft
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Please Leave Home Without It
During October's National #Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), just a reminder of steps you can take to #BeCyberSmart all year long!
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Password Protection Strategies
With the upcoming #election, you may be asking yourself, "how does this impact my #investments, and should I make changes now to get in front of the outcome of the election"? As it turns out, your investment portfolio doesn't care who wins the election! We take a look at why this is the case in a brief 10-minute video from J. Timothy Corle, CPC, CFP®. Check it out! https://www.tycorbenefit.com/tycor-webinar
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Live Well. Retire Comfortably. | Tycor Benefit Administrators
Your credit score is just a statistical estimation of how likely you are to pay your debts and how much credit you should have. Everyone is different - how does your score compare? #creditscore
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How Does Your Credit Score Compare?
It's November already and the holidays are getting closer, which helped spark this month's #wellness initiative: the Turkey Trot Challenge! Read more in our blog (via the link below) about the benefits of walking or running, especially during the holidays or just to ease stress. Consider joining the challenge!
https://www.tycorbenefit.com/blog/wellness-november-challengeturkey-trot
Expectations vs. reality: Understanding some of the more common assumptions about #retirement may help you get closer to your goal.
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Retirement Realities
We hope you enjoyed the October Pumpkin Push-Up Challenge! For our challenge, we want to give a shout out to Wendy as the clear winner with a most impressive amount of push-ups...congratulations, Wendy! FUN FACT: We collectively did a grand total of 5,313 push-ups last month -- and had a good time challenging ourselves in the process. #wellness
As we observe Veterans Day, we honor all who have served our country with respect and gratitude.
Learn about the risk factors for cognitive decline associated with aging. Here is a quick read with some strategies to help prevent cognitive decline. #wellness
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Avoiding Cognitive Decline
Your path to retirement: Is it better for you to set up contributions on a Roth (post-tax) or Traditional (pre-tax) basis? Take a look at the latest blog from David-Louis Browne, AIF® for some key things to keep in mind as you plan your retirement strategy. Go to https://www.tycorbenefit.com/blog/roth-conversions
#retirement #retirementplanning #roth #traditionalRA
If you're participating in our Turkey Trot Challenge this month, or have another outdoor fitness goal, here are some tips to keep in mind. There are many health benefits to fall/winter walks - and runs! #wellness
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These Winter Walking Tips Will Help You Stay Fit During the Colder Months
We are thankful for our clients! Wishing you a healthy and Happy Thanksgiving holiday!
Hopefully you enjoyed our Turkey Trot wellness challenge last month. For December, it's "crunch time"! In our final wellness challenge of the year, we are focusing on core strength. Are you aware of the benefits of a strong core, including a healthy back, better balance and stability, and good posture? Join us in our Tycor Holiday Crunch challenge for December, via this link:
https://www.tycorbenefit.com/blog/december-wellness-holiday-crunch
#wellness #livewell
Understanding the ways credit and debt work for and against you are some of the first steps toward understanding personal finance. Here is some basic information - feel free to share with those starting out in their first jobs or need a refresher.
#personalfinance #creditanddebt
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The Five Basics of Financial Literacy
What do you think your spending during retirement will look like? A carefully designed strategy can help you be prepared and enjoy your retirement years.
#retirement #retirementplanning #RetireComfortably
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How Retirement Spending Changes With Time
Here are some good reasons to develop the habit of “paying yourself first”! The sooner you begin, the more potential your savings may have to grow.
#personalfinance #livewell #retirecomfortably
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Pay Yourself First
When it comes to investing, the phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket” may come to mind. Besides stocks and bonds, there are other options that make investing easy, and help you spread your money among different asset classes. Learn more in the latest blog from David-Louis Browne, AIF® at https://www.tycorbenefit.com/blog/comparing-etfs-and-mutual-funds.
#investing #investments #finance
Happy Holidays from Tycor! We wish you and your family a joyous and safe holiday season - and a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year! Please note that our office will be closed for the holiday on December 24-25, 2020 and January 1, 2021.
We can all agree that life is very busy! Many life events can have an impact on your finances. Selling/buying a house, job change or starting a business are just a few examples. It may be time for a financial checkup with a qualified professional to make sure you're on track in your financial journey.
#financialplan #retirecomfortably
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It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It's 2021, and time for a fresh start. Our January wellness challenge is focused on the benefits and best practices for setting (and hopefully achieving) a new goal. Read more in our latest wellness blog...and join us!
#wellnesschallenge
#newyear
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January Wellness: Go for the Goal
From all of us at Tycor, best wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year!
If you are experiencing financial or debt-related stress, think about how best to get to the root of the problem. Developing a strategy to eliminate your debt is the first step to lowering stress. Here are some thoughts to consider.
#personalfinance
#livewell
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Debt Stress
Creating a legacy is a gift to the future. Think about the legacy you wish to leave and the impact you want to make as you develop a strategy. Here are a few things to think about...
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Building Your Legacy
We celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who continues to inspire every day.
#MLKDay
We're hiring! We have an exciting opportunity available for a full-time Retirement Plan Administrative Associate in our Berwyn, PA office. Interested? Learn more at https://www.tycorbenefit.com/careers
February is here...and so is Heart Health Month! ❤️ Our February wellness challenge supports healthy hearts through cardiovascular exercise. What's our fun challenge this month? Go to our blog to find out...and join us!
#livewell
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February Wellness: Warming the Cockles of our Heart
New retirees worry that they are spending too much, too soon. Are they at risk of outliving their money? What's the best course for you? A carefully designed strategy can help you be prepared and enjoy your retirement years. #retirecomfortably
#retirement #retirementplaning
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How Retirement Spending Changes With Time
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
#retirementplanning
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The Long Run: Women and Retirement
Our current quarterly newsletter is up on our website! We share some insights about getting your finances in order, retirement plan deadline for restatements and our medical insurance premium outlook for 2021. If you have questions, we are happy to help! https://www.tycorbenefit.com/benefit-and-investment-briefing
Saving for retirement and investing in the market can seem like an overwhelming process, but it doesn’t have to be. How can target date retirement funds be part of your long-term strategy? Read more in our latest blog! https://www.tycorbenefit.com/blog/target-date-retirement-funds
#retirement #retirementplanning #investing
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Target Date Retirement Funds
When you retire, what will your next chapter be like?
#retirement #retirementplan
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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
Happy #PresidentsDay!
When you work on paying bills each month, do you make it a habit to "pay yourself first"?
#savings #financialjourney
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Pay Yourself First
March is here... and we are getting closer to the start of spring! Also, March is National Nutrition Month and time to make sure our eating habits are setting us up for good health. Want to learn what we have planned for this month's wellness challenge? Visit our blog to find out - and join us!
#livewell
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March Wellness: Starting Off on the Right Meal
Saving for your child that's going off to college in the next year or two? Check out this short video...there are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
#retirementplanning #collegesavings
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Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
It's that time of the year again - tax season. Just a little refresher on the income tax process...
#personalfinance #incometaxes
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How Income Taxes Work
Small costs can add up over time...some things to consider if you're looking to rein in your spending and clean up #personalfinances.
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Saving on Subscription Service Costs
While knowing your credit score may be important, it may be more vital to review your credit report to correct any errors that may be hurting your score. After that, you can take any necessary steps to improve your credit profile.
#personalfinance #creditscore
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The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores