by MRA Advisory Team | Apr 28, 2026 | Finances, Financial Planning, Social Security Benefits
If you’re nearing retirement, you’ve probably wondered when to start taking Social Security benefits. For years, age 65 was considered the “normal” retirement age, but a law passed in 1983 gradually raised this age to reflect the increasing life expectancy of...
by MRA Advisory Team | Apr 23, 2026 | Financial Planning, Financial Savings, Goal Setting, Investments, Portfolio, Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), Retirement, Retirement Planning, Roth IRA, Uncategorized
A Roth IRA is a powerful retirement tool because you fund it with after-tax dollars and can withdraw the money tax-free after age 59½. It can hold most types of investments, giving you the flexibility to build a diversified portfolio. To use it effectively, it helps...
by MRA Advisory Team | Apr 1, 2026 | Financial Planning, Investment Planning, Joseph Verile, CFP®, Joseph Verile, CRPC®
MRA Advisory Group is excited to share some great news: Joe Verile has successfully passed the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) exam. This is a significant accomplishment. The CFP® exam is widely recognized as one of the most rigorous certifications in the...
by MRA Advisory Team | Mar 4, 2026 | Financial Planning, Goal Setting, Investment Planning, IRA, Portfolio, Retirement Planning
The median retirement savings for U.S. workers aged 21 to 64 is just $40,000 for those who have a direct contribution savings account. Social Security benefits make up nearly half of retirees’ income, so deciding when to collect can have a big impact on your...
by MRA Advisory Team | Feb 9, 2026 | 401(k), Estate Planning, Female Investors, Financial Planning, Goal Setting, Investments, IRA, Retirement Planning
Your 20s and 30s are one of the most powerful decades of your financial life. During this crucial period, you may be starting your career from scratch, but time is definitely on your side. Use this time to build a few smart, repeatable habits early and let them run...
by MRA Advisory Team | Jan 15, 2026 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Financial Savings, Goal Setting, Investments, IRA, Portfolio
The traditional retirement model at 65 is no longer the norm. Many workers today retire in stages, sometimes referred to as phased or micro-retirements. Working in retirement is increasingly common, whether through part-time jobs, consulting, or passion projects....
