Many people worry that taxes will increase once they retire, but will that actually be the case? In this video, we break down 4 key reasons why your taxes might go up in retirement, and a few thoughts on how you can plan to manage it. Key Takeaways: **Successful Saving: Large withdrawals from pre-tax retirement Learn More
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The 2.5% cost of living adjustment reflects a steady decline in inflation. However, it looks like the standard Medicare Part B premium is going up almost 6%! That likely doesn’t mean you’ll see a smaller Social Security check in January, but if you’re wondering how this will affect you we will walk through the following Learn More
In this video we look at an example of what the tax impact could be if someone were to withdraw a substantial amount of money from an IRA to pay for long term care. Many people, if not most people, that have done a great job of saving for retirement have most of their money saved Learn More
In this video I am sharing a sample case which is based on a couple that I have been working with recently. He is 65 and she is 67, and they have $500,000 saved in their retirement accounts. They would like to retire now. We’ll take a look at their current situation and the strength of Learn More
Recently, on his popular show, Dave Ramsey, a well-known, “financial expert” dismissed the common advice to withdraw only 4% of your retirement savings annually as “moronic,” advocating instead for an 8% withdrawal rate. In this video, we talk through whether and when an 8% withdrawal rate makes sense. Here’s the answer: yes, it might make sense. Learn More
In this video I’m sharing what you need to know about the rule of 55. If you are planning to retire early or if you leave your job prior to age 59.5 you might be able to access the funds in your 401(k) without having to pay the 10% penalty.I will go over the rules Learn More
To design your ideal retirement, you need to start with a few specific questions… and if you’re married, make sure you do this exercise together!In this video, we walk through what you should consider when answering these vital questions:1. When do you want to retire?2. Where do you want to live when you’re retired?3. How Learn More
In this video we share some of the important things to consider before doing a Roth conversion. Some of the things we discuss include whether you should do a Roth conversion or not. If so, when should you do a Roth conversion? How much should you convert? With taxes set to increase in 2026 this is Learn More
It’s possible to achieve sustainable income in retirement by utilizing the “Retirement Bucket Strategy.” This strategy involves dividing your retirement savings into different “buckets” based on your spending needs, risk tolerance and other factors. In this short video, we explain each bucket:Short term BucketIntermediate BucketLong-term BucketThese buckets represent different asset classes or investment strategies tailored Learn More
In this video I share a sample case study. These folks are both 62 and ideally would like to retire at 65 with $6,000 a month available after taxes for living expenses. Unfortunately, they weren’t on track to accomplish this so some adjustments needed to be made.We will look at the impact of some of Learn More
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