Today we are going to tell you everything you need to know about the Intel Minimum Pension Plan (MPP). We'll cover: How the Intel pension plan works How your Intel pension plan benefit is calculated The steps you should take if you're retiring from Intel But first, grab your FREE resources (no email required!) 👇 Pension: Lump Sum vs. Monthly... Read More
Intel SERPLUS: Your Complete Guide
Intel's SERPLUS (Deferred Compensation) plan is eligible for those employees level 10 or higher and can be a fantastic way to reduce taxes and boost savings. But, there are a number of trade-offs with the program and issues to consider. So if you want to know exactly... What is SERPLUS and how it works How it compares to other Intel... Read More
3 Risk Reduction Strategies for Deferred Compensation Plans
409(a) Nonqualified Deferred Compensation plans present a fantastic way to defer taxes and build net worth. But, after many years of contributing to the program coupled with investment gains, these plans can become a substantial portion of your net worth. And because these plans are an unsecured liability of your employer they come with more risk than other forms of... Read More
Siemens Deferred Compensation Elections for Former Employees of Mentor Graphics: 4 Steps to Consider
Article Summary & Key Points Employees of what was formerly Mentor Graphics, now Siemens, may find that they are eligible for Siemens’ Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) and wonder if they should defer their salary and/or bonus into the plan. In this article, we lay out 4-steps to consider as you evaluate this decision: Why Defer? The Benefits of Deferred Compensation... Read More
SERPLUS or Mega Roth? Prioritizing Two of Intel’s Tax-Preferenced Savings Opportunities
Ideally, with each paycheck or bonus paid we would have all the cash flow we need to support regular cash-flow needs, achieve our larger financial objectives and optimize deferrals to tax-advantaged accounts and other tax savings opportunities. However, money is a resource, and like most resources it’s limited. We are forced to prioritize where we spend, the objectives we further,... Read More
Seeing Double: Understanding Intel’s QSERP Benefit
If you’re contemplating retirement, there’s a lot to consider. You may be asking yourself, how do I create an income stream in retirement? Am I being smart with taxes? Is there anything I’m missing? If you happen to be a long-tenured Intel employee, there are factors unique to Intel that need to be considered in order to answer these questions.... Read More