Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 25, 2024

What's unique about Chris, though, is how he has built a highly efficient solo practice that allows him to work fewer than 25 hours/ week to have more time for his family and managed to cut his hours down by relentlessly focusing on only the financial planning tasks that really truly matter most to his clients… and either outsourcing, or just (..)

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MainStreet Financial Planning

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Managing cash flow in retirement is a crucial aspect of financial planning that can feel daunting after decades of receiving regular paychecks. Consider new expenses like healthcare before Medicare coverage begins and subtract any expenses that will no longer apply in retirement, such as commuting or work-related clothing.

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Integrity Financial Planning

JUNE 27, 2023

However, it is a common goal for retirees to create and maintain generational wealth in retirement. What better way to leave a legacy than to provide financial security? The Foundations of Financial Planning Proper financial planning is widely considered the first step to building generational wealth. [1]

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Integrity Financial Planning

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Optimizing your retirement savings takes more than just making sure your IRA isn’t at risk in this market. Know these 3 ages that can help you get the most out of your retirement accounts. At age 50, workers with certain qualified retirement plans can make annual “catch-up” contributions in addition to their normal contributions.

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

If you think retirement planning moves stop at retirement, think again. Although it won’t make sense in every situation, retirement can be a unique opportunity for Roth conversions for some investors. For high earners, converting an IRA to a Roth IRA while you’re still working could be the worst time of all.

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Integrity Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

One way of thinking about retirement is that it happens in phases. We’re going to break down each one of the phases and explain some important financial moments in each. When you are 20 years old, it can be hard to picture what retirement might look like for you.

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Getting Your Financial Ducks In A Row

APRIL 3, 2023

We’ve covered a lot of ground with regard to how various tax laws impact your retirement plans: pensions, IRAs, 403(b) and 401(k) plans. But we’ve primarily focused on the US income tax laws (the IRS) affect your plans – and there are many nuances that you need to take into account with regard to state tax laws.

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Integrity Financial Planning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

After you’ve spent your whole life working, you may find that in retirement, you want to give some money to charity. But if you are living off of income streams from sources like your retirement accounts and Social Security, you may be worried about finding a way to make charity work for your financial picture.

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eMoney Advisor

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Of an estimated 104 million households seeking some level of financial advice, 88 million of those households want that advice from a financial professional. In this overview, we will explore the demographics of each stage, the financial planning needs of people in each stage, and strategies for serving them.

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Abnormal Returns

AUGUST 1, 2022

Podcasts Brendan Frazier talks with Tim Maurer about the 'why' of financial planning. standarddeviationspod.com) Sequence of returns Some strategies to mitigate sequence of returns risk, including 'retire slowly.' citywireusa.com) Retirement Retirees are worrying about the wrong stuff.

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Integrity Financial Planning

MAY 16, 2023

In most cases, you can’t actually keep your money in your retirement accounts forever. Even if you don’t need the money from your retirement accounts, many of them will require you to begin withdrawing from them when you are 73 years old. [1] 1] This is called a required minimum distribution (often shortened to RMD).

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Carson Wealth

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Retirement is an exciting milestone—a time to leave behind the hustle and bustle of work and embrace a new chapter filled with more freedom and opportunities to enjoy life. Planning well in advance ensures that your retirement years will be financially secure, fulfilling, and less stressful than your working years.

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Financial Symmetry

APRIL 9, 2025

Harnessing Tax-Advantaged Savings Retirement accounts and health savings plans offer the dual benefits of saving tax and building wealth. They arent just personal milestones but important life events and moments that should prompt you to update your financial plans.

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Carson Wealth

AUGUST 4, 2022

When putting away for retirement, we often dream about all the things we’ll be able to do with that money – traveling, going out to eat, maybe trying new hobbies. . Of course, there are always the everyday household expenses to account for in your post-retirement budget. Ways to Start Planning Early for Retirement Health Care Costs.

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WiserAdvisor

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Retirement planning can be a bit complex. There are multiple factors to weigh in, right from healthcare and inflation to estate planning, business succession planning, tax planning, and more. However, the main drawback to this can be the lack of foresight regarding what and how to plan.

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Covisum

JUNE 12, 2023

Retirement is not simply a goal. Retirement involves navigating different income streams, unique financial goals, and optimizing distribution options to maximize retirement income. It's a life transition.

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WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 31, 2023

Financial advisors play a crucial role in assisting you before your retire. They can assess your financial situation, long-term goals, risk tolerance, and investment preferences to create personalized strategies. Here are 5 benefits of hiring a financial advisor after you retire: 1.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

DECEMBER 8, 2022

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you about your annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). As you may know, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires that you take an annual distribution from your retirement accounts starting with the year in which you turn 72 years old and every year thereafter.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 16, 2025

Roth IRA conversions present a significant challenge for retirement planners: pay taxes now or later? Moving funds from traditional IRAs to Roth accounts triggers immediate taxation but promises tax-free withdrawals in retirement. The absence of required minimum distributions during the owner’s lifetime.

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Park Place Financial

JANUARY 9, 2023

FINANCIAL PLANNING Tax and Financial Planning Ideas For 2023 Schedule a Complimentary Financial Review CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE. If you have been contemplating making more defined financial decisions, the New Year can be the ideal time to turn that aspiration into a resolution. Retirement Savings Accounts .

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WiserAdvisor

JULY 1, 2022

That said, entrepreneurship can sometimes be cumbersome in spirit, especially in terms of financial planning. Long working hours, lack of financial security, irregular income, managing investors, liquidity issues, insufficient equity, and more, while juggling personal finances, can be a daunting task.

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Darrow Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Investing after maxing out a 401(k) is smart, especially since your retirement accounts may not be enough to fully fund the lifestyle you want. Contrary to popular opinion, investors shouldn’t always contribute the maximum amount to retirement accounts, particularly pre-tax accounts.

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Integrity Financial Planning

AUGUST 28, 2022

Understand the basics first, and then create an estate plan. Wills and trusts are both important estate planning tools with important differences. A will ensures property is distributed after your passing, according to your wishes, while a trust goes into effect as soon as you create it. A Will vs. a Trust.

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Carson Wealth

MARCH 14, 2024

By Matt Kory, Vice President, Retirement Programs Changing careers is an emotional move – there’s excitement for the new opportunity, sadness about leaving your favorite coworkers behind, depression if you weren’t ready to leave, worry about how to financially bridge the unemployment gap and anticipation of the new career all at once.

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Understand the rules and strategies for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) for your retirement accounts to help you avoid unexpected taxes and penalties.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

JULY 1, 2024

To stand out in the competitive world of financial planning, you need more than just excellent financial services or agency support. To attract and retain clients, mastering the art of financial planning marketing is crucial. Highlight how your distinct qualities benefit your clients.

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Covisum

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of retirement planning, the article " Managing Taxes in Retirement using the Effective Marginal Tax Rate " published in Advisor Perspectives by Dr. Wade Pfau and Joe Elsasser, CFP(R), provides valuable insights into tax-efficient distribution strategies. Read on for a summary of the article.

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Integrity Financial Planning

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

One way of thinking about retirement is that it happens in phases. We’re going to break down each one of the phases and explain some important financial moments in each. When you are 20 years old, it can be hard to picture what retirement might look like for you.

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Integrity Financial Planning

JUNE 16, 2022

Taxes could be one of your biggest expenses in retirement. But once you have an estimate for your tax burden in retirement, you can consider ways to minimize it. The first step towards creating a tax minimization strategy in retirement is looking at how your different sources of income will be taxed.

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WiserAdvisor

JUNE 19, 2022

While the figure is stressful, financial planning for a baby can help you transition into parenthood smoothly. More importantly, if you are a single parent, you may have to consider the financial preparedness aspect more seriously. Here are some tips that can help you in planning for a baby financially: 1.

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Integrity Financial Planning

APRIL 2, 2023

For high-net-worth individuals and families, retirement is a significant shift. 1] As an HNWI, you may not be too worried about depleting your funds in retirement, but there are many complexities that come into play that can eat away at your wealth faster than you think. In addition, you receive no required minimum distributions. [3]

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Harness Wealth

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Checklist: Year-end Tax Planning Strategies Review the following tax strategies with your tax advisor and/or financial advisor before the end of the year. Fully Utilize Tax-Advantaged Retirement and Savings Accounts There are multiple steps you can take using retirement accounts to reduce your taxable income.

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Harness Wealth

JUNE 9, 2023

Recognizing the need for a financial plan is a significant first step toward the goal of achieving personal financial security. Table of Contents What is a Financial Plan? Table of Contents What is a Financial Plan? Why is Financial Planning so Important?

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Fortune Financial

APRIL 11, 2024

The reality for those with various employers is that untracked retirement savings might lead to missed financial growth opportunities and instability. Diligent oversight and management of these retirement accounts is essential for anyone aiming to build a solid financial foundation for a comfortable and secure retirement.

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eMoney Advisor

JANUARY 20, 2023

Act, signed into law December 29, 2022, is designed to help strengthen the retirement system and Americans’ preparedness for retirement. The act introduces 92 provisions that will impact your clients and their financial plans, whether they’re in, nearing, or still years away from retirement.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

MARCH 7, 2023

Form 1099-DIV is sent to investors who receive dividends and distributions. Form 1099-R reports distributions from pensions, annuities, retirement plans etc. If so, review strategies to reduce AMT, such as minimizing capital gains or lowering income by maxing out retirement plan contributions.

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WiserAdvisor

JULY 29, 2022

401(k)s and Roth IRAs are some of the most commonly used retirement accounts. Some opt for a 401(k) account simply because it comes with the advantage of getting an employer match, while some go for a Roth IRA account to be able to make tax-free withdrawals in retirement. What is a Roth IRA?

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