Retirement Planning - Chladek Wealth Management

4 Things You Can Do With Your 401k When You Leave a Job

John Chladek2022-09-01T20:01:27+00:00September 15, 2022|Blog, Investments|

The average person will hold 12 jobs in their lifetime. Gone are the days of spending your entire professional life with the same company. Each time you change jobs, there is more to consider behind the scenes than just the new role. Mainly your retirement account! An estimated 2.8 million 401k accounts with an average balance of $55,400 are abandoned annually. Don’t leave your hard-earned savings in the dust with your previous employer. Before you [...]

This One Simple Tool May Be The Key To Save Your Retirement Plan

John Chladek2022-10-03T18:05:46+00:00March 1, 2022|Blog|

At first glance, retirement planning can seem quantifiable and formulaic. You map your retirement lifestyle, create a diversified portfolio aligned with your income needs, plan for healthcare, build a cash flow plan, establish wealth protections, and so on. But if retirement planning is conventional and cut and dry, what derails so many people from retiring happily? If retirement planning could be as simple as checking the boxes, we would have several more people prepared for [...]

5 Financial Goals To Start The New Year Off Right

John Chladek2022-01-10T22:22:10+00:00January 1, 2022|Blog, General Financial Planning, Lifestyle|

The new year glistens with hope, promise, and excitement. It opens the door for new beginnings and a chance to grow. It's also an excellent time to take a look at your financial plan. What are you excited to accomplish this year? How can you maximize the resources that put you on a path to live your ideal life? Here are five financial goals to help get you started. Goal 1: Commit To (Extra) Retirement [...]

Fund the Dream or the Degree? How to Balance Saving for Retirement and College

John Chladek2022-01-07T13:59:40+00:00November 1, 2021|College Planning|

These days, parents have several financial concerns. Between spending on day-to-day necessities and investing for the future, balancing your financial priorities today and tomorrow can be challenging. This balance becomes even more critical when considering saving for college and retirement. Can you save for both goals at the same time? Which should you prioritize? What strategies could bring clarity, purpose, and direction to the process? Today, we’ll uncover the answers to these questions and more. [...]