The Chicago Financial Planner

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As someone saving for retirement , what should you do now? The PBS Frontline special The Retirement Gamble put much of the blame on Wall Street and they are right to an extent, especially as it pertains to the overall market drop. If so, this is a good time to revisit your asset allocation and perhaps reduce your overall risk.

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The Chicago Financial Planner

JUNE 13, 2022

Assuming that you have a financial plan with an investment strategy in place there is really nothing to do at this point. Ideally you’ve been rebalancing your portfolio along the way and your asset allocation is largely in line with your plan and your risk tolerance. Markets will always correct at some point.

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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Allocating retirement planning I introduce asset allocation with clients by dividing retirement life into two parts: basic life and high-quality life. After showing them that breakdown, I discuss the details of asset allocation. Chin-Lung Wang , Taipei City, Taiwan Area, 21-year MDRT member

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Nationwide Financial

JANUARY 25, 2023

Last year’s considerable losses and market fluctuations underscore the need for clients to assess their retirement plans to ensure it aligns with their objectives, financial situations, timelines, and attitudes toward market volatility. You can help them start the year right by conducting a retirement checkup.

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The Chicago Financial Planner

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Perhaps it’s time to rebalance and to rethink your ongoing asset allocation. Approaching retirement and want another opinion on where you stand? Financial coaching focuses on providing education and mentoring on the financial transition to retirement. Take stock of where you are. Costs matter. FINANCIAL WRITING.

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Carson Wealth

JUNE 27, 2024

1 With ever-increasing life expectancies, it’s no wonder 63% of American adults say they’re more afraid of running out of money in retirement than they are of death. 2 That’s why it’s vitally important to consider longevity risk when you’re planning for your financial needs in retirement. What Is Longevity Risk?

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Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 3, 2025

Because of these differences, stocks and bonds accomplish different things in an asset allocation. While an investor’s timeline affects their risk tolerance and allocation decisions between stocks and bonds, it’s important to remember how long a retirement time horizon can truly be.

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Discipline Funds

MARCH 10, 2025

This is also what makes retirement planning so difficult – you effectively lose an asset in your portfolio when your income stops or declines. And this is why I’ve become such a big advocate of defining our durations within our financial plans. You’re temporally diversified by your income.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Early on in my savings journey I prioritized tax-deferred retirement accounts over all else. The set-it-and-forget-it nature of a workplace retirement plan is one of my favorite features. I like the ease and simplicity of 401k contributions coming out of my paycheck before it ever even touches my checking account.

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James Hendries

AUGUST 24, 2022

Planning for retirement can seem premature when you have only been in the workforce for a decade or so. But as the oldest Millennials begin to hit middle age, retirement suddenly does not seem so far away. Here are five things Millennials should consider when planning for retirement. Free Money May Be Available.

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Cordant Wealth Partners

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

As you would expect from an outstanding organization like Microsoft, it offers a very robust 401(k) to help employees save for retirement. This article will discuss the key features of the Microsoft 401(k) plan, and after reading it, you should leave with a clear game plan of how to: Maximize the match (free money! )

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MainStreet Financial Planning

MARCH 7, 2025

Unlike AUM advisors, they dont have an incentive to keep assets under management, so their recommendations are truly objective. Comprehensive Financial Planning is Included Many AUM advisors charge extra for estate planning, tax strategies, and retirement planning. Are There Any Benefits to AUM-Based Advisors?

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Darrow Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Don’t stress out about every headline, stress test your retirement plan instead.Markets move every day and the news cycle is 24-7. Stress testing a financial plan or retirement income goals is crucial to help ensure retirees wont run out of money under different conditions in the financial markets.

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Validea

JUNE 22, 2023

We talk both retirement planning and factor investing with Dimensional Fund Advisors Senior Researcher Mathieu Pellerin. The post Factor Investing for Retirement with DFA’s Mathieu Pellerin appeared first on Validea's Guru Investor Blog. In this episode, we combine two of the topics we often cover on the podcast.

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Validea

JUNE 22, 2023

We talk both retirement planning and factor investing with Dimensional Fund Advisors Senior Researcher Mathieu Pellerin. The post Factor Investing for Retirement with DFA’s Mathieu Pellerin appeared first on Validea's Guru Investor Blog. In this episode, we combine two of the topics we often cover on the podcast.

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Nationwide Financial

DECEMBER 7, 2022

For people nearing retirement, these challenges can be even more daunting. A market downturn at the start of retirement, hitting portfolio values when retirees begin to take account withdrawals, can be unsettling, even for seasoned investors. Many near-retirees see their highest portfolio values just before retirement.

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Advisor Perspectives

JANUARY 20, 2023

Learn how our industry-leading asset allocation expertise can help participants make investment choices with more confidence and help employers reach their plan goals. Advice boosts workers’ confidence in choosing investments—from 35% to 65%.

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

JUNE 29, 2024

Barron's had a roundup of advisor advice for people who want to retire early. That might not sound like much income but the context here is being retired at a young age. This really is about having the right asset allocation. That much income, without Social Security or active income seems pretty good to me.

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WiserAdvisor

DECEMBER 15, 2023

According to a survey, a significant majority of Americans, approximately 80%, share the common notion that the point of working hard in your adult life is so you can enjoy a nice retirement. After years of dedicated labor and hard work, the prospect of a peaceful retirement appeals to everyone.

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Talon Wealth

AUGUST 26, 2023

We all know retirement is an important milestone that requires careful planning. Of course, one of the most important aspects of retirement planning is managing retirement taxes. Taxes can significantly impact the amount of money you’ll have for retirement. This can be a mistake.

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Talon Wealth

OCTOBER 26, 2023

We all know retirement is an important milestone that requires careful planning. Of course, one of the most important aspects of retirement planning is managing retirement taxes. Taxes can significantly impact the amount of money you’ll have for retirement. This can be a mistake.

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Carson Wealth

APRIL 25, 2024

Investment strategy: Determine asset allocation and investment vehicles aligned with risk tolerance and financial goals. Retirement planning: Calculate retirement needs and contribute regularly to retirement accounts. What Could Happen if You Don’t Have a Financial Plan? Outliving their money.

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Clever Girl Finance

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Saving money is an important task at any age, but as you hit your 40s, the need to save for retirement grows. While savers in their 40s and 50s typically have a decade or two left to save for retirement given the traditional age of 65, emphasizing saving now can set you up for a dream-worthy retirement.

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Validea

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Market performance in the early years of retirement can greatly affect how long retirement funds will last, as losses can take a larger chunk out of a portfolio when it’s more flush. The first five years of retirement are crucial for figuring out a lifestyle that can sustain you for years to come. Utilize different assets.

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Darrow Wealth Management

JANUARY 30, 2023

just upended retirement planning…again. The age when retirees must begin drawing from non-Roth retirement accounts increases to 73 in 2023, then 75 in 2033. Raising the age when withdrawals must begin is great as it gives investors more planning opportunities. The Secure Act 2.0

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Investing Caffeine

MAY 3, 2023

These are all interesting and important questions, but preparation for retirement is much more important than panicking over issues you have no control over. For many investors, however, the more important questions to ask and answer relate to your retirement strategy. Risk Tolerance: What is your asset allocation?

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Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

In our planning with clients, we like to employ a “pay yourself first” approach, especially as it relates to retirement planning. This cycle can repeat itself over multiple years, resulting in minimal or no retirement savings. Planning for retirement is a multi-step process with continuous updates and monitoring.

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Darrow Wealth Management

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Your asset allocation is the percentage of your portfolio that you distribute between different asset classes, like stocks and bonds. To rebalance your portfolio, you’ll buy and sell certain investments to realign to your accounts with your desired asset allocation.

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Carson Wealth

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Take Advantage of Retirement Plans and Matching Contributions. Most employer retirement plans allow you to save on a tax-deferred basis, meaning that contributions into these types of accounts are not considered in calculating your taxable income. . Consider the following example below:?? .

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

AUGUST 27, 2022

This conversation drifts into the academic realm a little but raises an interest question about how much or how little alpha does the typical person who saved for retirement, trying to make it through and maybe leave a little bit for their kids actually need? The person has been retired the whole time. million to do so and have $1.3

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Good Financial Cents

MAY 1, 2023

A Contributory IRA, otherwise known as a traditional IRA , is a retirement savings account that allows individuals to make contributions from their earned income. The contribution limit may be reduced or eliminated for individuals who have high incomes or who participate in an employer-sponsored retirement plan.

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Advisor Perspectives

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Offer more ways clients may achieve their retirement plan goals while helping address the diverse investment needs of participants. Learn about our industry-leading investments and expertise—featuring more default options and more personalized asset allocation.

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WiserAdvisor

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In a world where the cost of living is steadily climbing and market uncertainties loom large, the idea of a serene retirement can seem like a distant dream. But let’s face it: the importance of saving for retirement hasn’t waned; if anything, it’s become more crucial. When to start saving for retirement?

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Discipline Funds

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Asset Allocation and Goals. We are big advocates of time based asset allocation. This means you should try to create specific buckets for your portfolio where you’re matching future expenses and liabilities to specific corresponding assets. Retirement Planning Review your retirement goals and objectives.

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The Wall Street Journal took what might be a sympathetic approach to 401k investors who might be feeling disillusioned by generally poor performance with the focus being on target date funds which have of course become a major staple of 401k plans. First, it's your retirement, how do you not care enough to engage just a little?

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Discipline Funds

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

When you shift towards retirement your time horizon and risk profile shifts to a more conservative position. You can’t be fully invested in stocks when you’re nearing retirement because that creates enormous sequence of return risk. 1 He said that a real return of 8% means that rules like the 4% rule are silly.

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WiserAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Overindulgence in information can lead to poor decisions, and excessive monitoring of your retirement account balance can result in stress. Checking your retirement account balance too often can have a psychological impact on you. Therefore, exploring the optimal frequency for checking your retirement account is essential.

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