Retirement Benefits Articles

More than money: The emotional side of retirement

When you think about retirement, you likely focus on the financial side — planning your savings, budgeting income, and preparing for healthcare costs. But what’s often overlooked i…

Income sources to help cover retirement expenses

You have been contributing to your retirement for a while now, but you may have some questions, like: Will you be able to enjoy the lifestyle you want? Will your retirement funds last th…

Eder Financial To Issue Surplus Payments To Eligible Annuitants

ELGIN, ILLINOIS, July 3, 2025 – In 2024, Eder Financial transferred its annuitants to Securian Financial for administration and ceased writing new annuities. During the final reconciliat…

Retirement readiness: Why Eder stands out

Eder Retirement Plan is uniquely positioned to provide eligible individuals, organizations, and congregations with valuable retirement benefits while considering the things they care about and…

Seven solo strategies: Retirement planning for one

Preparing for retirement is both a challenging and hopeful journey — one that sets the stage for a fulfilling future. While some considerations are universal, being single brings its own…

Beneficiary basics: Plan, prepare, protect

Now is always the right time to review and update the beneficiaries on your retirement plan. It’s an important step to avoid any complications or uncertainty about where your money will…

6 Ways to reduce your taxable income

When planning your retirement, it’s important to think about how federal income taxes will affect your overall financial picture. The good news is that there are plenty of deductions and…

Winter wanderlust

It’s wintertime and for many retirees living in the land of ice and snow, "wintering" in warmer parts is an annual adventure they look forward to. There are so many beautiful and invitin…

Retirement announcement: Lori Domich

Retirement Benefits operations manager Lori Domich retires after providing 35 years of service to Eder Financial. Known for her sunny personality, she has always projected positive energy onto…

Eder Financial helps pastors buy a house

Eder Financial staff worked with the denominational staff, the Pastoral Compensation and Benefits Committee, and attorneys to add a Housing Equity Fund for pastors to Eder Retirement Plan. Thi…

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