Retirement Income

Will Your Savings Last for the Rest of Your Life?

Once you’ve saved enough for retirement, the question becomes how you’ll make your savings last for the rest of your life. Higher costs make this difficult, and we’ve been seeing higher costs as a result of inflation for some months. It’s important to know how inflation can erode your savings over time and how to [...]

By |2022-03-07T02:12:27-05:00March 7th, 2022|Retirement Income|

What is a Roth Conversion and Should You Do It?

When you think of your major expenses, you might think of housing, healthcare, travel, or something else. But have you considered that taxes could be your biggest expense, even in retirement? There could be ways to reduce your tax burden today and tomorrow, including a Roth IRA conversion. What is Roth IRA vs. a Traditional [...]

By |2021-11-08T13:25:32-05:00November 8th, 2021|Retirement Income, Tax Strategies|

Three Eroding Forces on Your Retirement Savings

Over 60% of Baby Boomers are more afraid of running out of money than of dying, according to a recent survey.[1] Even retirees who have saved a substantial amount for retirement may be worried about outliving their savings, and there may be good reasons for this. The potential for higher taxes, inflation, and healthcare costs [...]

By |2021-09-07T01:35:17-04:00September 7th, 2021|Economy, Healthcare, Retirement Income, Taxes|

Where Could Your Retirement Income Come From?

You're used to receiving a paycheck, and perhaps you've been used to it steadily increasing over the course of your career. You may have experienced what’s known as “lifestyle inflation” and may not plan to downgrade in retirement. Whatever the case, it’s important to know where your retirement income will come from. It could come [...]

By |2021-07-26T01:10:31-04:00July 26th, 2021|Retirement Income, Social Security|

How Much Do You Need to Save for Retirement?

  While $1 million is sometimes cited as the ideal number for retirement savings, this assumes a one-size-fits-all approach to retirement planning. Everyone's retirement goals are unique, and preparing for retirement might not be as simple as saving a certain amount at all. It's worth taking a more in-depth look at your finances and future [...]

By |2021-05-17T00:17:53-04:00May 17th, 2021|Financial Planning, Retirement Income, Retirement Planning|

Prepare for Taxes On Your Retirement Accounts

The Biden administration has already spent $1.9 trillion on COVID relief and has plans to spend trillions more on infrastructure projects, Medicaid expansion, education, and climate investments. In order to fund these projects, the administration has proposed several tax-increasing measures on corporations and individuals. You may think you won’t have to worry as much about [...]

By |2021-05-03T03:22:45-04:00May 3rd, 2021|Retirement Income, Tax Planning, Taxes|

4 Types of Retirement Income and How They’re Taxed

Taxes don’t stop when you stop receiving a paycheck. If you have multiple sources of income in retirement, your tax burden could be substantial. By understanding how different types of income are taxed, you can develop income planning strategies that work to lower your taxes throughout retirement. Start with these 4 types of retirement income [...]

By |2021-04-05T13:15:40-04:00April 5th, 2021|Retirement Income, Tax Planning|
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