Investment & Retirement Advice

Rolling Over Your Retirement Plan

If you have an employee-provided retirement plan, there may come a time when you want to roll those funds over to another plan. For instance, you might choose to do this if you leave your job or set up another retirement plan on your own.

How to Handle Stock Market Shifts

Worried about market fluctuations that affect your investments? You’re not alone. But of course, investing is done over the long term, and over time, there are always ups and downs. If you tend to worry, here are some tips to help you stay focused on the future:

Social Security & Turning 62

Each year, many Americans make the decision to receive Social Security benefits early — at age 62. It’s a choice that comes with both benefits and drawbacks. If you’re considering it yourself, it’s important to consider all the potential results.

Financial Planning: The Big Picture

Most of us have many life goals. They may include things like owning a home, starting a business, traveling when we retire, and more. Each goal carries its own excitement — and its own price.

Retirement Plan Considerations at Different Stages of Life

Investing for your retirement is an important part of your overall financial plan — and we’ve got valuable tips to consider as you put your plan together. Here are a few key things to think about, whatever your current stage of life…

Have you checked your retirement plan?

Have you reviewed your financial plan recently? While it’s not a good idea to make continual changes, or to peek at your accounts on a daily or weekly basis, a thorough annual review can help ensure that you’re on the right track toward your goals for the future. We can help.

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest?

Owning a home outright is a dream that many Americans share. Having a mortgage can be a huge burden, and paying it off may be the first item on your financial to-do list.

The Advantage of Choosing a Horizon Bank Financial Advisor

Your financial plan is the key to achieving your short- and long-term goals. So when you’re making your plan, you need to know you’ve got an advisor who is knowledgeable, honest, and always on your side. That’s why Horizon Bank is committed serving your best interests, in everything we do.

Pay Off Debt or Save for Retirement?

Trying to decide whether you should pay off bills, or set aside more savings for your retirement? Whatever you do, get started now. Whether you’re paying off bills, saving for the distant future, or both, time is on your side.

IRA

IRAs: What You Need to Know

As you’re going through tax documents for the past year, you may be wondering how you could benefit by making more investments in the future. Learn more about IRAs and find out which one is right for you.

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