How Spending and Budgets in Retirement Change Over Time

Retirement is often viewed as a static phase of life, but the reality is far more dynamic. As retirees progress through their golden years, their spending habits and budgetary needs evolve significantly. Understanding these changes is crucial for effective retirement planning and ensuring financial stability throughout this important life stage. The Early Years The initial ...

Differences Between Traditional and Roth IRA

When it comes to planning for retirement, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are a popular investment option. There are two main types of IRAs: traditional and Roth. Both have their own unique features, advantages, and drawbacks. In this article, we will explore the key differences between a traditional and a Roth IRA. Tax Treatment One of ...

2024-11-18T17:54:49+00:00November 18th, 2024|Blog, Investing, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Planning|

Retirement Planning Refresher: What Retirees Need to Know About SECURE Act 2.0

The SECURE Act 2.0, signed into law in late 2022, brought significant changes to retirement savings and planning—namely, the rules around how retirement accounts work and can be used. As a retiree or someone approaching retirement, understanding these changes is crucial for optimizing your financial strategy. Let's explore some key aspects that may directly impact ...

2024-11-12T18:14:14+00:00November 12th, 2024|Blog, Retirement Planning|

Back to the Basics of Retirement Accounts

Retirement accounts are a cornerstone of today’s retirement strategies. While everyone might recognize the terms “IRA” or “401(k),” it’s important to familiarize yourself with how they work so you can understand how they may play a role in your own retirement strategy and timeline. Once you approach retirement, there are so many ways you can ...

2024-11-05T14:34:52+00:00November 5th, 2024|Blog, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Planning|

Retirement Readiness for Generation X: Overcoming the “Sandwich Generation” Squeeze

As a financial advisor, I've had the privilege of working with many clients from Generation X—the often-overlooked cohort born between 1965 and 1980. And I can say with certainty that this generation is facing some unique challenges when it comes to preparing for retirement. Nearly half of Gen Xers, a staggering 48%, say they won't ...

2024-08-26T15:28:43+00:00August 26th, 2024|Blog, Retirement Planning|

3 Important Concepts to Understand for Your Retirement

Planning for retirement involves more than just setting aside money in a retirement account. It's a complex process that requires familiarity with various financial concepts and terms. To enhance your retirement planning strategy, it's essential to acquaint yourself with some key terms. Here are three important concepts that you should be aware of: RMD (Required ...

2024-08-05T15:06:21+00:00August 5th, 2024|Blog, Financial Planning, Retirement Planning|

7 Steps to Help You Plan for Retirement

Wealth preservation is essential for many individuals but warrants a specific focus for those nearing retirement. Understanding the complexities of wealth preservation is crucial, particularly for pre-retirees. Today's pre-retirees may need a more detailed retirement plan, whether due to inheritance, accomplishment in the corporate world, or entrepreneurial fulfillment. Regardless of how one acquires wealth, it's ...

2024-06-24T14:50:23+00:00June 24th, 2024|Blog, Retirement Planning|

Is It Better to Contribute to Retirement Accounts When You’re Young?

Plenty of people in the late stages of their careers and in the pre-retirement age range may find themselves focusing on covering immediate financial needs and postponing their retirement needs. If this sounds like you, we get it, but this could be more costly than you think. It’s important to understand the potential drawbacks associated ...

2024-06-03T05:47:26+00:00June 3rd, 2024|Blog, Financial Planning, Retirement Planning|

Understanding Contribution Limits to IRAs

Are you maxing out your retirement accounts every year? Do you know what the limits are for your retirement contributions? If your answer to either of these questions is no, then this article is for you. If you’re looking for the best retirement strategy for a 50-year-old or other similar age group, here’s a suggestion: ...

2024-05-28T14:01:49+00:00May 28th, 2024|Blog, Retirement Income Planning, Retirement Planning|

3 Terms You Should Know for Retirement Planning

You may find that all of the terminology in the finance world (and the retirement world) makes your head spin. There are so many acronyms and technical terms that it can be hard to follow. To help you out, we’re going to define some of the most important terms when it comes to retirement planning ...

2024-03-11T15:33:22+00:00March 11th, 2024|Blog, Financial Planning, Retirement Planning|
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