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Starting Out
Special Message from Voya: As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and recent market volatility begins to have an increased impact on our communities, we want to assure you that Voya is here to support you. We have a central location with education, tools and resources to help you navigate the uncertainty today and keep saving for your best life.
Key steps and considerations as you are starting out.
Getting to where you want to go will depend on the choices you make today. We know you have many priorities competing for your money. Use the following step-by-step list to help you achieve a better state of financial wellness.
Think about this: what will happen to your savings if illness or injury interrupts your income?
A leading cause of personal bankruptcies in the United States is not having coverage if you become ill or have an accident. You can protect your savings and provide yourself with income by getting health and disability insurance.
If you are working and your employer offers health and disability insurance, be sure to take advantage of opportunities to enroll in that coverage through your employer. If not, explore your health care options and research disability insurance providers online.
Build a budget
Knowing where your money goes can help you spend wisely and save consistently. Get started by building your budget with the Budget Calculator.Build an emergency fund
Life is full of surprises. Shield yourself from the unexpected by building an emergency fund to cover 3-6 months of expenses. To help save time, take advantage of automated saving options.Save for retirement
Consistently saving as much as you can for retirement now will pay off later.- Contribute to your employer-sponsored retirement plan or open an IRA.
- If your employer offers matching contributions, take advantage of them.
- Consider a Roth IRA or Roth contributions to your employer’s retirement plan for a more flexible way to save for retirement.
- Stay on track with automated savings options.
Get out of debt
Imagine what it will be like when you don’t owe anyone anything. Along with saving for your emergency fund, if you have any personal debt, credit card debt or student loans make sure you commit to paying it down while still having fun. Now that is freedom.Contributing to a Health Savings Account (HSA) can help you take advantage of tax benefits and increase the impact of your healthcare savings. Money you put in a HSA can be used to pay your medical expenses now and into retirement.
Once you max out your HSA, consider saving more for retirement.
- If you have extra money after fulfilling your other financial priorities, it's healthy to contribute more to your retirement.
- Use myOrangeMoney® to see how saving a little extra today can help you do more of what you want tomorrow.
- If you have student loans, explore repayment program options.
- If you’re continuing your education, explore tuition reimbursement programs available through your employer.
- Save on out-of-pocket medical expenses by learning about options available to you.
Storing your data in an easily accessible, secure space will help you and loved ones find important information when it’s needed.
Suggested list of information to store in one place:
- Your monthly budget with income, spending and saving plans.
- Saving and investing accounts as well as any other assets you own.
- Documents like life insurance policies, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health proxies and tax information.
- Contact information for financial professionals you work with – e.g. tax preparer, financial advisor, banker.
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Gaining Momentum
Special Message from Voya: As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and recent market volatility begins to have an increased impact on our communities, we want to assure you that Voya is here to support you. We have a central location with education, tools and resources to help you navigate the uncertainty today and keep saving for your best life.
Key steps and considerations as you take on more responsibility.
Getting to where you want to go will depend on the choices you make today. We know you have many priorities competing for your money. Use the following step-by-step list to help you achieve a better state of financial wellness.
Think about this: what will happen to your savings if illness or injury interrupts your income?
A leading cause of personal bankruptcies in the United States is not having coverage if you become ill or have an accident. You can protect your savings and provide yourself with income by getting health and disability insurance.
If you are working and your employer offers health and disability insurance, be sure to take advantage of opportunities to enroll in that coverage through your employer. If not, explore your health care options and research disability insurance providers online.
Build a budget
Knowing where your money goes can help you spend wisely and save consistently. Get started by building your budget with the Budget Calculator.Build an emergency fund
Life is full of surprises. Shield yourself from the unexpected by building an emergency fund to cover 3-6 months of expenses. To help save time, take advantage of automated saving options.Save for retirement
Consistently saving as much as you can for retirement now will pay off later.- Contribute to your employer-sponsored retirement plan or open an IRA.
- If your employer offers matching contributions, take advantage of them.
- Consider a Roth IRA or Roth contributions to your employer’s retirement plan for a more flexible way to save for retirement.
- Stay on track with automated savings options.
- Conduct an annual review of your investments to ensure they continue to match your goals.
Get out of debt
Imagine what it will be like when you don’t owe anyone anything. Along with saving for your emergency fund, if you have any personal debt, credit card debt or student loans make sure you commit to paying it down while still having fun. Now that is freedom.- Consider including life insurance in your saving plan. Calculating your life insurance needs is a good way to get started.
- Take advantage of wills and trusts to leave your legacy the way you intended.
- If you are a caregiver for someone with special needs, gain confidence as you make decisions for you and your family with planning for special needs.
- Contributing to a Health Savings Account (HSA) can help you take advantage of tax benefits and increase the impact of your healthcare savings. Money you put in a HSA can be used to pay your medical expenses now and into retirement.
- Once you max out your HSA, consider saving more for retirement.
- If you have extra money after fulfilling your other financial priorities, it's healthy to contribute more to your retirement.
- Use myOrangeMoney® to see how saving a little extra today can help you do more of what you want tomorrow.
Storing your data in an easily accessible, secure space will help you and loved ones find important information when it's needed.
Suggested list of information to store in one place:
- Your monthly budget with income, spending and saving plans.
- Saving and investing accounts as well as any other assets you own.
- Documents like life insurance policies, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health proxies and tax information.
- Contact information for financial professionals you work with – e.g. tax preparer, financial advisor, banker.
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Balancing
Special Message from Voya: As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and recent market volatility begins to have an increased impact on our communities, we want to assure you that Voya is here to support you. We have a central location with education, tools and resources to help you navigate the uncertainty today and keep saving for your best life.
Key steps and considerations as you balance taking care of your family and your future.
Getting to where you want to go will depend on the choices you make today. We know you have many priorities competing for your money. Use the following step-by-step list to help you achieve a better state of financial wellness.
Think about this: what will happen to your savings if illness or injury interrupts your income?
A leading cause of personal bankruptcies in the United States is not having coverage if you become ill or have an accident. You can protect your savings and provide yourself with income by getting health and disability insurance.
If you are working and your employer offers health, critical illness and disability insurance, be sure to take advantage of opportunities to enroll in that coverage through your employer. If not, explore your health care options and research disability insurance providers online.
Build a budget
Knowing where your money goes can help you spend wisely and save consistently. Get started by building your budget with the Budget Calculator.Build an emergency fund
Life is full of surprises. Shield yourself from the unexpected by building an emergency fund to cover 3-6 months of expenses. To help save time, take advantage of automated saving options.Save for retirement
Consistently saving as much as you can for retirement now will pay off later.- Contribute to your employer-sponsored retirement plan or open an IRA.
- If your employer offers matching contributions, take advantage of them.
- Consider a Roth IRA or Roth contributions to your employer’s retirement plan for a more flexible way to save for retirement.
- Stay on track with automated savings options.
- If you are 50 or older, save more for retirement by taking advantage of "catch up" contributions.
- Remember, you can take a loan for college, but not for retirement.
- Conduct an annual review of your investments to ensure they continue to match your goals.
Get out of debt
Imagine what it will be like when you don’t owe anyone anything. Along with saving for your emergency fund, if you have any personal debt, credit card debt or student loans make sure you commit to paying it down while still having fun. Now that is freedom.- Consider including life insurance in your saving plan. Calculating your life insurance needs is a good way to get started.
- Take advantage of wills and trusts to leave your legacy the way you intended.
- If you are a caregiver for someone with special needs, gain confidence as you make decisions for you and your family with planning for special needs.
Contributing to a Health Savings Account (HSA) can help you take advantage of tax benefits and increase the impact of your healthcare savings. Money you put in a HSA can be used to pay your medical expenses now and into retirement.
Once you max out your HSA, consider saving more for retirement.
- If you have extra money after fulfilling your other financial priorities, it's healthy to contribute more to your retirement.
- Use myOrangeMoney® to see how saving a little extra today can help you do more of what you want tomorrow.
Buying home away from home – Weighing the pros and cons
Storing your data in an easily accessible, secure space will help you and loved ones find important information when it’s needed.
Suggested list of information to store in one place:
- Your monthly budget with income, spending and saving plans.
- Saving and investing accounts as well as any other assets you own.
- Documents like life insurance policies, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health proxies and tax information.
- Contact information for financial professionals you work with – e.g. tax preparer, financial advisor, banker.
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Transitioning to Retirement
Special Message from Voya: As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and recent market volatility begins to have an increased impact on our communities, we want to assure you that Voya is here to support you. We have a central location with education, tools and resources to help you navigate the uncertainty today and keep saving for your best life.
Key steps and considerations as you near retirement.
Getting to where you want to go will depend on the choices you make today. We know you have many priorities competing for your money. Use the following step-by-step list to help you achieve a better state of financial wellness.
Think about this: what will happen to your savings if illness or injury interrupts your income?
A leading cause of personal bankruptcies in the United States is not having coverage if you become ill or have an accident. You can protect your savings and provide yourself with income by getting health and disability insurance.
If you are working and your employer offers health, critical illness and disability insurance, be sure to take advantage of opportunities to enroll in that coverage through your employer. If not, explore your health care options and research disability insurance providers online.
Every financial plan should include an assessment of long-term care and critical illness insurance needs. For help assessing your insurance needs, contact a financial advisor.
Build a budget
Knowing where your money goes can help you spend wisely and save consistently. Get started by building your budget with the Budget Calculator.Build an emergency fund
Life is full of surprises. Shield yourself from the unexpected by building an emergency fund to cover 3-6 months of expenses. To help save time, take advantage of automated saving options.Save for retirement
Consistently saving as much as you can for retirement now will pay off later.- Contribute to your employer-sponsored retirement plan or open an IRA.
- If your employer offers matching contributions, take advantage of them.
- Consider a Roth IRA or Roth contributions to your employer’s retirement plan for a more flexible way to save for retirement.
- Stay on track with automated savings options.
- If you are 50 or older, save more for retirement by taking advantage of "catch up" contributions.
- Remember, you can take a loan for college, but not for retirement.
- Conduct an annual review of your investments to ensure they continue to match your goals.
Get out of debt
Imagine what it will be like when you don’t owe anyone anything. Along with saving for your emergency fund, if you have any personal debt, credit card debt or student loans make sure you commit to paying it down while still having fun. Now that is freedom.- Consider including life insurance in your saving plan. Calculating your life insurance needs is a good way to get started.
- Take advantage of wills and trusts to leave your legacy the way you intended.
- If you are a caregiver for someone with special needs, gain confidence as you make decisions for you and your family with planning for special needs.
- Contributing to a Health Savings Account (HSA) can help you take advantage of tax benefits and increase the impact of your healthcare savings. Money you put in a HSA can be used to pay your medical expenses now and into retirement.
- Once you max out your HSA, consider saving more for retirement.
- If you have extra money after fulfilling your other financial priorities, it's healthy to contribute more to your retirement.
- Use myOrangeMoney® to see how saving a little extra today can help you do more of what you want tomorrow.
How Long Will My Retirement Savings Last?
When to Retire
How Converting your Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA may be beneficialRetirement Income Planning to create steady income from your savings
When is the right time to apply for Social Security?
Health Insurance Before Medicare (Health insurance options if you plan to retire before age 65 and won’t qualify for Medicare)
Storing your data in an easily accessible, secure space will help you and loved ones find important information when it’s needed.
Suggested list of information to store in one place:
- Your monthly budget with income, spending and saving plans.
- Saving and investing accounts as well as any other assets you own.
- Documents like life insurance policies, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health proxies and tax information.
- Contact information for financial professionals you work with – e.g. tax preparer, financial advisor, banker.
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Retirement
Special Message from Voya: As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and recent market volatility begins to have an increased impact on our communities, we want to assure you that Voya is here to support you. We have a central location with education, tools and resources to help you navigate the uncertainty today and keep saving for your best life.
Key steps and considerations as you prepare to write the next chapter of your life
Getting to where you want to go will depend on the choices you make today. We know you have many priorities competing for your money. Use the following step-by-step list to help you achieve a better state of financial wellness.
- Think about this: What will happen to your retirement savings if you become ill or have an accident?
- If you retire before age 65, assess your options for health insurance before Medicare.
- Learn about taking care of when you can't take care of yourself and how long-term care insurance can help you protect your savings.
- You may also want to explore adding a chronic illness rider to your life insurance policy. This protects your assets should a chronic condition require day-to-day assistance.
Build a budget
Knowing where your money goes can help you spend wisely and make your retirement savings last. Get started by building your budget with the Budget Calculator.Activate automatic bill payments
Save time and keep your retirement running smoothly by taking advantage of automated payment options.Build an emergency fund
Life is full of surprises. Shield yourself from the unexpected by building an emergency fund to cover 3-6 months of expenses. To help save time, take advantage of automated saving options.Secure your social security benefits
Wondering when to apply for benefits? Learn about choosing the right time to apply for Social Security benefits.Get out of debt
Imagine what it will be like when you don’t owe anyone anything. Along with saving for your emergency fund, if you have any personal debt, credit card debt or student loans make sure you commit to paying it down while still having fun. Now that is freedom.- Consider including life insurance in your saving plan. Calculating your life insurance needs is a good way to get started.
- Take advantage of wills and trusts to leave your legacy the way you intended.
- If you are a caregiver for someone with special needs, gain confidence as you make decisions for you and your family with planning for special needs.
Managing your Retirement Withdrawal
Retirement Income – Stretching your Savings
How Converting your Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA may be beneficialIs an Annuity Right for You? – Consider an annuity for creating a steady and reliable income stream during retirement.
Storing your data in an easily accessible, secure space will help you and loved ones find important information when it’s needed.
Suggested list of information to store in one place:
- Your monthly budget with income, spending and saving plans.
- Saving and investing accounts as well as any other assets you own.
- Documents like life insurance policies, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health proxies and tax information.
- Contact information for financial professionals you work with – e.g. tax preparer, financial advisor, banker.