Secure Financial Management

📣🎉🥳Greg Bosarge — 20 years at USAA, officially retired.
The whole SFM team is celebrating with him today.

Monday morning retirement edition:

Your retirement auto‑reply has been activated. 😂

“Thanks for your message.

I am currently out of the office permanently.

I may respond after my morning walk, after breakfast, after checking on the plants, or sometime between my hobby and my second snack.

For urgent matters, please ask someone who still knows what day it is.”

What would your retirement auto‑reply say?

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Retirement edition:

Nobody talks enough about the hidden retirement budget category called:

“I finally have time to try that.” 😂

The new hobby.
The weekend class.
The home upgrade.
The extra lunch with friends.
The grandkid activity you said yes to.
The little trip that started as “just a quick getaway.”

Retirement planning isn’t just about covering the basics.

It’s also about leaving room for the things that make retirement enjoyable, flexible, and fully lived.

Sunday morning thought:

One of the biggest shifts in retirement planning isn’t just saving money — it’s learning how to turn savings into income.

During your working years, income typically comes from a paycheck.

In retirement, that “paycheck” may need to come from several different sources.

Questions like:

• Which accounts should you draw from first?
• How much income needs to be predictable each month?
• Which expenses are fixed, and which ones are flexible?
• How might taxes affect your withdrawals?
• What happens if the market is down when income is needed?

Retirement income planning is about more than having money saved.
It’s about understanding how those savings may support your lifestyle over time.

A thoughtful approach can help bring structure to your income, prepare for changing needs, and make retirement feel more intentional — not guesswork.

Saturday afternoon retirement mood:

You think retirement means more free time.

Then the family finds out you’re home. 😂

Suddenly, you’re available for:

Wi‑Fi troubleshooting.
Package deliveries.
School pickups.
“Quick” errands.
And one small favor that somehow turns into an all‑afternoon project.

Retirement goals don’t always have to be about doing less.

Sometimes, the dream is having the freedom to show up for the people who matter most.

With a tornado having already moved through the area, safety and awareness remain top priorities. After severe weather, taking a few simple steps can help protect you, your loved ones, and your property.

Swipe through for key reminders on what to check, what to document, and how to stay safe in the aftermath of a storm.

Our thoughts are with everyone affected, and we hope you and your families are safe.

Friday morning retirement thought:

One underrated retirement perk?

Running errands when everyone else is at work. 😂

Empty grocery aisles.
Shorter lines.
Parking spots near the entrance.
Appointments that don’t require rearranging your whole day.
And the quiet satisfaction of being home before lunch.

Retirement planning isn’t only about money.

It’s also about creating the kind of time freedom that makes everyday life feel a little easier.

Mid‑year 401(k) check‑ins aren’t just about improving the employee experience. They can also be a valuable opportunity to revisit internal processes and make sure managers feel equipped to communicate clearly about 401(k) participation, plan features, and key reminders.

Here are a few helpful areas to revisit during a mid‑year review:

🔷 **Provide guidance to leadership on 401(k) communication** — Simple talking points can help managers reinforce benefit awareness during team check‑ins and routine conversations.
🔷 **Revisit onboarding touchpoints** — Assess how often new hires are encouraged to explore the 401(k) plan and identify opportunities to strengthen early engagement.
🔷 **Set internal engagement goals** — Establish clear, measurable objectives such as participation growth, contribution increases, or communication benchmarks to track progress through year‑end.

Mid‑year is a natural time to ensure internal systems, communication practices, and engagement strategies are working together effectively.