The PERA Board voted, pending final contract negotiations, to switch record keepers for the Defined Contribution plans (which includes the 401k/457b plans) from Voya to Empower. Voya came in second place in the RFP process, and it would've been "fine" to continue with them, but staff, the consultant, and the Board all thought Empower would … Continue reading PERA Votes to Switch from Voya to Empower
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Saving for College: 529 Plans
Working Teens and Roth IRAs
Summary: If you have a teenager with a job, opening a Roth IRA for them is really good idea from both a learning and a financial perspective. Our daughter is 17 and has had a part-time job for a little over a year. She makes minimum wage and probably works about 8 hours a week … Continue reading Working Teens and Roth IRAs
Focus On: LPS Retirement Plans (401k/403b/457 Plans)
Why You Should Go Solar
Summary: Going solar, either rooftop or via a community solar farm, is not only the right thing to do for the environment and to combat climate change, but it will save you money. Let me be clear up front, I'm passionate about sustainability, particularly the use of sustainable energy, and I believe climate change is … Continue reading Why You Should Go Solar