Financial Planning

Have a Retirement Account? Be Prepared for Your RMDs!

If you’ve contributed to a 401(k) or IRA, you should prepare a strategy for your RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions). After many years of enjoying tax free growth, your retirement savings from non-Roth (i.e. traditional) accounts will eventually be subject to tax. Rather than be caught off guard, take control and learn the ins and outs [...]

By |2019-03-05T02:00:48-05:00March 5th, 2019|Financial Planning, Retirement|

A Realistic New Year’s Resolution

Some New Year’s resolutions are more realistic than others. A realistic goal for everyone is to make a financial calendar for the upcoming year. This should include universal deadlines such as April 15th, and dates particular to you, such as insurance renewal dates, salary raises, and financial reviews. Starting the year off with knowledge of [...]

By |2019-01-01T21:02:05-05:00January 1st, 2019|Financial Planning|

Wrapping Up 2018

While it’s easy to get caught up in the holiday spirit, running out to grab last minute gifts, baking dozens of gingerbread men and trimming your tree, don’t forget about your retirement plan. The end of the year is an important time for retires, and there’s a few things you should wrap up before it [...]

By |2018-12-18T20:53:49-05:00December 18th, 2018|Financial Planning|

Strategies to Help Survive Volatile Markets

A volatile market can make anyone nervous, but it can be especially nerve-wracking for retirees and soon-to-be retirees who are concerned about protecting their nest egg for the long-term. And, one thing will always hold true: No one can predict the market’s ups and downs. This is why it’s important to create, no matter how [...]

By |2018-12-04T20:42:47-05:00December 4th, 2018|Financial Planning|

Are You Nurturing Your Relationships?

Social networks have been on everyone’s mind lately, from Facebook’s falling stock price to debates about whether the internet is too isolating. If you’ve been thinking about your own social networks, you’re probably asking yourself a few common questions. Who do I really connect with? How do I stay part of other people’s lives, and [...]

By |2018-08-07T02:13:56-04:00August 7th, 2018|Financial Planning, Retirement|

3 Helpful Tips for Preserving Your Wealth

Whether you’re approaching, transitioning into, or already in retirement, it’s crucial that you develop a plan to protect your hard-earned savings. According to a recent retirement survey by the Insured Retirement Institute, 41% of Baby Boomer participants stated “monthly guaranteed income” as the #1 or #2 most important trait for their retirement investments. Having a solid [...]

By |2018-07-31T06:24:48-04:00July 31st, 2018|Financial Planning, Retirement|

Don’t Forget About Estate and Legacy Planning in Retirement

According to recent studies, the “great wealth transfer” will have baby boomers transferring an estimated $30 trillion to their heirs by 2050. Estate planning is defined as the preparation of tasks that serve to manage an individual’s asset base in the event of their incapacitation or death. Whereas legacy planning is defined as a financial [...]

By |2018-07-09T19:50:12-04:00July 9th, 2018|Financial Planning, Retirement Planning|
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