Are you currently maximizing your 401(k) contributions, or do you use a personal IRA for retirement savings? If so, it’s a great time to review your contributions and plan to increase them in 2025.

With a bit of time to prepare, you can enter the second half of the year feeling financially confident and on track to meet your goals.

In the past, retirement has been portrayed as an ending, a grand exit from your years in the workplace. But the rules are shifting. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, more people are viewing retirement as an opportunity to enjoy the rewards of work in a whole new way.

In a world obsessed with wealth accumulation and financial security, it's easy to get caught up in the race to amass as much money as possible.

Make this year the year you take control of your finances and get on the right track to achieving your future goals. Consider these five financial goals to help you get started.