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Catch-Up Contributions 2026: What’s New for Savers

SECURE 2.0 catch-up rules are in effect for 2026. New limits, a higher Roth threshold, and final IRS guidance change how older savers should plan.

Retirement Article

Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage: Your 2026 Medicare Options

Understand your 2026 Medicare choices, and compare Medigap and Medicare Advantage on cost, coverage, networks, and enrollment to make an informed decision.

Retirement Article

Connecting the Dots on Your Retirement Plan

Learn how a structured three-part approach to retirement income planning can help you protect the wealth you’ve built and achieve financial independence.

Retirement Article

How SECURE 2.0 Is Reshaping Your Retirement Savings Options

The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 introduced significant updates to retirement savings rules — automatic enrollment, emergency savings accounts, and enhanced catch-up contribution limits — that can meaningfully change how you plan for the future.

Tax Planning Guide

Tax Filing Is Not the Same As Tax Planning

You may think you’re managing your taxes effectively when you file each spring, but are you sure? Learn the difference between tax preparation and proactive tax planning.

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Women & Wealth Article

Financial Planning for Single Women Over 50

Single women over 50 face distinct retirement challenges. Learn Social Security strategies, long-term care planning, estate planning, and solo income sequencing.

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Retirement Podcast

Episode 523 – Measuring the Success of Your 401(k) Plan

John Walker and Jason O’Meara of Mercer Advisors join retirement specialist Dennis Jablonski to break down the metrics that define 401(k) plan success.

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Retirement Article

RMD Rules for Retirement Accounts: What You Need To Know

Learn how RMDs work — from start ages and calculation methods to Roth account rules, inherited IRA requirements, and tax-smart planning strategies.

Retirement Guide

The Complete Retirement Income Guide: How to Make  Your Money Last

Explore a comprehensive guide on retirement income planning, including Social Security strategies, withdrawal sequencing, and sequence-of-returns risk.

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Insurance Solutions Article

Funding LTC Insurance From Your Retirement Plan

SECURE 2.0 created qualified long-term care distributions (QLTCDs), letting retirement plan participants pay LTC insurance premiums without the 10% early withdrawal penalty.

Investment Management Article

Bond Investing Basics: What Every Investor Should Know

Explore our quick explanation of the bond market. Understand how bond yields, prices, and interest rates can impact your investments and comprehensive financial plan.

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Retirement Podcast

Episode 520 – Inflation and Your Retirement Plan

John Walker and Jason O’Meara discuss how inflation can impact the purchasing power of your retirement savings and share strategies to help protect your wealth.

Retirement Article

Prepare Today To Help Avoid Working in Retirement Tomorrow

Learn how to overcome the fear of working in retirement. Explore strategies for income stability, healthcare costs, and debt management with Mercer Advisors.

FAQs
Retirement FAQ

How much do I need to retire at $10 million net worth?

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Retirement FAQ

How much do I need to retire at $5 million net worth?

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Retirement FAQ

What are catch-up contributions and who can make them?

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Retirement FAQ

Where do I find my current 401(k) contribution limits and plan options?

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Retirement FAQ

What is the difference between the standard catch-up and the super catch-up?

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Retirement FAQ

Do I need to update my financial plan because of the new catch-up rules?

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Retirement FAQ

Should I make Roth or traditional catch-up contributions in 2026?

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Retirement FAQ

Can I switch from Medicare Advantage to Medigap later?

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Further Learning

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Investment Management Podcast

Episode 40 – Diversify Broadly, Both Across and Within Global Asset Classes

Don Calcagni, Chief Investment Officer, explains why he pursues the broadest possible diversification in portfolios — and why it’s the second principle of the evidence-based investment philosophy at Mercer Advisors.

Estate Planning Article

How To Keep Your Family Vacation Home in the Family

Passing down a family vacation home takes more than a will. Learn how trusts, LLCs, and honest conversations can keep your legacy property in the family.

Financial Planning Guide

The Inheritance and Sudden Wealth Playbook: First 90 Days + 12 Months

When you inherit a significant amount of wealth, the decisions you make in the first year can define outcomes for decades. Here’s your step-by-step playbook.

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Investment Management Podcast

Episode 39 – Financial Planning Is a Prerequisite to Successful Investing

Don Calcagni, Chief Investment Officer, breaks down why financial planning should be the essential first step to building, sustaining, and transferring wealth.

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