For most of human history, there was no such thing as retirement. Life was short, and most workers kept on working until they could not work any longer. Then came the 20th century. Social Security, pension plans, and a growing leisure industry helped invent retirement to move aging workers out of the way of their younger and, presumably, more productive colleagues. In many workplaces, mandatory retirement rules made it official. If you were 65, it was time to trade your desk chair in for a recliner.

“After mom died, Dad quickly started dating someone new. He seemed so happy but I couldn’t help but wonder if his new girlfriend was interested in him—or his money?”

No matter where you are in your life, CAPTRUST is here to help you build a diversified investment portfolio with long-term perspective and a focus on your individual risk tolerance. Whether conservative, moderate, or aggressive, our advisors will provide personalized investment advice focused on your financial goals and your appropriate amount of risk.

CAPTRUST’s investment team discuss tips for approaching decisions regarding the various types of savings methods available, such as Roth versus traditional retirement savings, and how to decide which is right for you.We also explore how to approach investing for different goals, such as emergency savings, home buying, and retirement. 

Saving and investing for several financial goals at once can be a difficult juggling act.

CAPTRUST’s Kathleen Whitmore addresses how investors can plan for retirement using resources available to them today such as personal savings, employer-based investment accounts, and social security. And how they all work together to help future retirees be more in control of their future.

Many Americans dream of owning their own home, but the process of buying one can be daunting for first-time buyers.

Financial experts have discovered several easy ways to cut costs to save more.