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Welcome to the BerganKDV Financial Wellness Resources page! Here you can find helpful information and resources on a variety of financial topics and access a BerganKDV advisor for personalized advice. Below you’ll find resources focused on four key areas: 

  • Retirement Plan Basics
  • Investing 101
  • Financial Wellness
  • Nearing Retirement

Education specialists from BerganKDV Retirement Plan Solutions are available to answer questions you may have about your company’s retirement plan account.  Here are just a few of the things we can help with:

  • Are you in an investment allocation that is appropriate for you?
  • Should all or a portion of your 401(k) or 403(b) contribution be in Roth?
  • Are your beneficiaries up to date?
  • Do you have questions about navigating your vendor website?

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions, that’s why we are here! Consultations are available free of additional charge to participating employers and their employees. 

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844-674-401k
retirement@bergankdv.com

WELCOME TO THE BERGANKDV RETIREMENT RESOURCE PAGE

Below you’ll find articles, tools, and videos to equip you with the knowledge you need to make educated decisions around your retirement and your overall financial wellbeing. From starting a budget, to considering your options as you near retirement, our team is standing by to help arm you with the information you need.

 

1. Retirement Plan Basics

Planning for retirement starts with thinking about your goals and determining what it will take to meet them. Key items to consider as you save for your retirement include: setting your savings goals, choosing your investments, using the tax advantages provided by your retirement plan, and tracking your progress towards your goals. The following resources will help you on your journey. 

VIDEOS

VIDEO: Saving for Retirement

In this video, we discuss how to set retirement savings goals and how you can use your workplace retirement plan to meet them. We cover all the basics of retirement planning, from getting started with your contributions to using the financial planning tools on your plan website to reach your goals. 

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VIDEO: Retirement Plan Tax Strategies 

We discuss the tax advantages available through your retirement plan, and help you determine which tax advantages will benefit you most based on your current circumstances. We also examine how your retirement plan withdrawals will be taxed and demonstrate a strategy you can use when withdrawing your savings to lower your tax burden in retirement. 

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2. INVESTING 101

There are many investment vehicles available. Determining which investment options are appropriate for you is a critical component of your overall financial planning. Check out the resources below for additional insight into how to review, evaluate and diversify your investments to bring you closer to your financial goals. 

VIDEOS

VIDEO: Investing for Success

Choosing and managing the investments in your retirement plan can seem confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. In a few short minutes, we help clarify some fundamental concepts about investing, and show how you can use this information to invest your own retirement savings with confidence. 

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VIDEO: Keeping Market Volatility in Perspective

Stock markets are making headlines due to recent volatility from factors ranging from inflation to geopolitical risks. Although the news is concerning, it’s nothing we haven’t seen before in market history. In this on-demand webinar, our team assesses the current state of the market, compares it to previous historical market events, and shares how to account for volatility in your investment strategy.

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3. financial wellness

Financial wellness is taking a holistic view of your entire financial picture. Savings, investments, debt, credit, and many other factors all play a role. Having a sound financial wellness plan with coordinating goals improve overall financial decision making, increased savings for emergencies, higher long-term retirement savings, and decreased financial stress. Explore the below resources to get started or get a refresher in any of the noted topics. 

VIDEOS

VIDEO: Creating Your Budget

In this video, you will learn how to create a budget. Budgeting is an important first step in your financial wellness plan because it allows you take a snapshot of your current finances and helps you to set your goals for the future.

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VIDEO: Reducing Your Debt

In this video, you will learn how to make a plan for paying off your debt, and we’ll provide some tips for getting and maintaining good credit.

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VIDEO: Saving for the Future

Once you have made a budget and begun the process of paying down your debt, you are ready to start saving for the future. This is often the most rewarding part of your financial wellness plan because it allows you to get the things in life that you really want.

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4. nearing retirement

Planning to retire in 10 years or less? Congratulations! Your hard work has gotten you to this moment. At this point in your journey, your overall financial planning is beginning to adjust. Explore the resources below to ensure you feel prepared, excited and ready for the next phase. 

VIDEOS

VIDEO: Retirement Income Strategies 

You’ve been working and saving diligently all your life, and now it’s time to finally reap the rewards. This video helps you design your retirement income strategy, including considerations about your budget, possible sources of income, and investing during retirement. 

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VIDEO: Social Security and Medicare

Social Security and Medicare are the two most impactful federal programs for retirees. In this video, we provide valuable information about how each of these programs work, and how you can use them as an important part of your strategy for a successful retirement. 

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Our educational specialists are available to answer questions, provide guidance, and ensure you are comfortable with your retirement plan options.