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.
Turning the page into your 60s can be a fun and contemplative time as you’re getting closer to retirement, thinking about retiring, or already retired. Use the four I’s to help you craft a winning financial strategy.
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.
Many retirees plan to use a 401k to create income. Asking how to avoid paying taxes on 401k withdrawals is a great question. Here are some ways you can avoid or defer taxes on a 401k withdrawal.
Retiring with $2 million is a great goal to strive for. While it’s certainly a good amount of money, how far it will go depends on a few things.
Thinking about retirement? It’s important to look at the financial aspect but you also need to understand how to know if you’re mentally ready to retire. Here’s how to evaluate your retirement plan for maximum happiness.
Planning to retire is both exciting and overwhelming. You feel ready, but how do you know when God wants you to retire?
Use these five key things to help you determine whether your desire to retire is your timing or God’s.
