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MiB: Jon McAuliffe, the Voleon Group

The Big Picture

McAuliffe has a unique track record of successful innovation applying statistical methods to real-life prediction problems, particularly in the financial markets. Previously, she was Chief Investment Officer of Hawaii’s Employees’ Retirement System (“HIERS”).

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Is Retirement a Good Time for Roth Conversions?

Darrow Wealth Management

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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Economic uncertainty has those closest to retirement delaying their plans

Nationwide Financial

After decades of saving and planning, many pre-retirees (non-retired investors aged 55-65) are reconsidering their retirement plans in response to rising inflation, high interest rates, and an uncertain economic environment. The biggest threat to a secure retirement? The biggest threat to a secure retirement?

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How Individual Retirement Accounts Changed the Stock Market Forever

A Wealth of Common Sense

There are a lot of factors that drive the performance of financial markets over time. Fundamentals like valuations, economic growth, earnings and dividends are the main drivers of returns over the long run. Plus you have to consider demographics, productivity and innovation.

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Stress Test Your Retirement Income Plan

Darrow Wealth Management

Don’t stress out about every headline, stress test your retirement plan instead.Markets move every day and the news cycle is 24-7. Unfortunately, headlines often leave investors wondering what the news means for their portfolio and financial outlook. How much do I need to retire? Average returns only.

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Staying Steady Amid Market Uncertainty: What Retirees Should Know About Tariffs and Their Portfolios

Tobias Financial

Recent headlines around escalating tariffs have rattled the financial markets, leaving many retirees understandably concerned. As stock prices swing and the cost of everyday goods edges upward, the uncertainty can feel overwhelming, especially for those who rely on a fixed income in retirement.

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9 Year-End Planning Tips from a Wealth Planner

Carson Wealth

Many states also exempt retirement income, which may include Social Security. However, retirement income is generally included for income related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA) computations to determine if supplemental payments are due for Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D premiums.

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