Educational Tools Planning for your retirement is too important to guess your way through it. Transamerica Retirement Solutions offers you an array of easy-to-use tools that are designed to help you increase your financial expertise and confidence in your own retirement planning Retirement Savings Basics Education is essential for retirement planning. These education tools are designed to provide you with the education you need to understand the benefits of participating in your employer's retirement plan. Maximize Your Retirement Savings As a participant in your company-sponsored retirement plan you understand the need to save for your retirement. We offer education materials which illustrates how saving regularly for retirement and increasing your contributions can help you maximize your retirement savings plan. Investment Strategies Are you a confident investor? Simply educating yourself on some of the most basic principles of investing can prove to be valuable in the long run. Our investment education materials are designed to help you understand investing concepts, establish an investment strategy, during and after retirement. Understanding Loans Find out more about the dos and don'ts of taking a retirement savings loan. From time to time you may be tempted to take a loan, but there are some things to consider before you do. Our education tools may help you make an informed decision. Contribution Limits The contribution limits chart outlines the amount that you can contribute to your employer's retirement plan per year. The chart includes limits for 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and 415 plans. The limits are mandated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and are subject to change each year. Enrollment Video Transamerica's enrollment video addresses the three primary reasons many employees delay enrollment, while encouraging you to take advantage of the benefits of joining the plan early, saving automatically, and maximizing tax-deferred savings. Understanding Asset Allocation What type of investor are you? Aggressive? Moderate? Conservative? This simple questionnaire will help you determine your investor type, evaluate your risk tolerance, and see which asset allocation mix works best for you. Your Guide to Approaching Retirement This online guide is designed for people who are 10 years (or closer) to retirement. This guide helps you assess your financial situation, including Social Security, reinvestment options, IRS details, estate planning, Medicare, long-term care, insurance options, income distribution laws, and catch-up contributions. It was created to help you get the most out of your retirement and help you maintain that secure retirement future you worked so hard to achieve. Changing Jobs? What can you do with the money invested in a retirement savings plan upon switching employers or retiring? Find out what your options are and how you can maintain your tax-deferred benefits. Words, Words, Words, Quiz In the world of investments, it's easy to be overwhelmed by "money-speak." Here's a quiz to ensure that you understand the economic jargon that investment professionals use. If you need clarification for any of these investment terms, check out our online reference glossary. Glossary Wondering what all those investment terms mean? Brush up on your financial lingo by visiting our glossary of common words you'll encounter on your retirement journey.
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