I was talking with a client recently, and she said, “Kyle, I’m getting ready to retire. I’m getting a little bit older. I want to know if I’m on track. What I really want to understand is how to best maximize my Disney 401k before I retire?” This is a common question I receive, especially…
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I recently spoke with a client who told me he is done working for the company and wants to retire. He has been working for the company for 25 to 30 years and has had a great career. He loves the Walt Disney Company and has enjoyed it. Still, when you’re done, you’re done. The…
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I have been a Christian since I was 16. I’m now in my 30s and have read the Bible several times. I’m not a pastor or theologian but a financial planner by trade. While Christianity is not required to work with me, I have several Christian clients. I am often asked how to approach retirement…
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Experience can be a painful teacher. I know I’ve made many mistakes throughout my life that have been more painful to learn from than others. Most people prefer to avoid learning painful lessons through retirement mistakes, so I put this article together. There are three common mistakes I’ve seen people make when it comes to…
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As a Walt Disney Company employee, you might be surprised to learn that you could have access to a pension plan. This valuable benefit can play a crucial role in your retirement strategy. Let’s dive into the five essential aspects of the Disney pension plan to help you make informed decisions about your financial future.…
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We will all hopefully have some sort of Social Security benefit at some point. Understanding how those benefits work and how Social Security works in general is a pivotal component of proper retirement planning.
As a financial advisor, part of my job is working with clients to try and help minimize and mitigate the tax ramifications associated with their decisions. One of the most important is making tax-efficient withdrawals from their retirement funds.
There are three main ideas involved with tax-efficient withdrawals from retirement funds.
Longevity in retirement is something that one needs to think about. Most research has shown that the longer you live, the longer you will live. Of course, it’s probability, so it doesn’t happen for everybody, right? But there are higher chances that the longer that you live, the longer you will live.
With that in mind, here are five things you should consider to help you plan for longevity in retirement.
We can’t avoid inflation, but we can learn how to plan for it. Start by looking at these three things.
If you’re in your late 50s and looking to start making the transition to retirement, following the suggestions in this case study is a great start.
