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Hidden (and not so hidden) Fees, Penalties, and Taxes in Retirement

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It’s not easy to determine exactly what you’ll need to live on in retirement. That calculation is made even more difficult because there can be a few surprise expenses… and some penalties that can last a lifetime!In this video, Ryan Cravitz and Erin Kennedy are breaking down some of those hidden penalties, in order of […]

Counterintuitive Advice: Why You Should NOT Invest In A 401k)

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Don’t get us wrong. In many cases, your 401(k) can be your best investment vehicle, offering numerous benefits and tax advantages and many times a 100% return on some of your contributions (also known as an employer match). However, it’s important to recognize that it might not always be the optimal choice for everyone. Join us in this thought-provoking episode as we dissect some reasons why someone should NOT invest in a 401(k).

What Should I Do With My Old 401(k)?

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41% of people, from 2014-2016, cashed out at least part of their 401(k) when leaving a job, and 85% of those people drained the balance entirely! And since most people will change jobs several times before retiring, @RyanCravitz with @CravitzFinancial and @erinkennedy are breaking down the best (and worst!) options when it comes to your […]

3 Retirement Risks That Could Cause You To Run Out Of Money

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For most retirees, their biggest fear is running out of money. You want your retirement to be a fitting reward to a lifetime of hard work. But it’s hard to know exactly how much money you’ll need to achieve your unique retirement goals, without sacrificing your quality of life. In this video, we break down […]

Are You Ready to Retire?

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The question that gets asked most often when someone sits down with a financial advisor is ‘Am I ready to retire?’ We all want to reach the point where we’re financially independent but have you taken the necessary steps to reach that point?

Can You Make a Deductible IRA Contribution For 2022?

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Can You Make a Deductible IRA Contribution For 2022? It depends on several things including whether you or your spouse have earned income, whether you’ve contributed to a Roth IRA, and whether you or your spouse have access to a company sponsored retirement plan. If you do have access to a company sponsored retirement plan like […]

How Much Can You Contribute To a Traditional IRA For 2022?

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How much can you contribute to a Traditional IRA for 2022? It depends on your age, whether you have already contributed to a Roth IRA, and whether you or your spouse have earned income or not. It’s also important to note that just because you can contribute to a Traditional IRA that does no necessarily mean […]

Can You Afford To Retire? Perhaps Yes Even If You Are Thinking No.

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Many people can actually afford to retire that don’t think they can. Others think they need to work much longer than they actually to or need to save up a lot more money than they actually need.Life is short. Do you work at a job that you really don’t like or are burnt out and […]

How Do Penalties And Free Withdrawals Work On Annuities?

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When you withdraw money from a deferred annuity you will pay a surrender charge on the amount that you withdraw that is more than the free withdrawal amount. Many deferred annuities such as fixed annuities and fixed annuities allow you to withdraw 10% per year without penalty. Some allow you to withdraw the money if […]

Should I Buy An Annuity {Case Study}

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Should you buy an annuity to help provide the income you need in retirement? In this video I will share an actual case study and we will look at the pros and cons of either buying or not buying an annuity.Full Transcript: How’s it going everybody, it’s Ryan here. Okay, so today we’re going to take […]

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