Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 5, 2023

This month's edition kicks off with the news that Riskalyze has completed its previously-announced rebranding, and will now be known as “Nitrogen”, a ”growth platform” for advisory firms – which represents less of a shift in the platform’s core function (given that Riskalyze’s risk tolerance tool was always (..)

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Darrow Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The idea of living off dividends in retirement sounds nice, but investors often don’t realize how much money they’ll need invested to generate enough income from dividends to cover lifestyle expenses. You may need more money than you think to retire on dividends. Retire on dividends?

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Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 26, 2022

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 20, 2024

With this in mind, retirement income guardrails, which provide strategies that pre-determine when spending retirement adjustments would be made and the spending adjustments themselves – have become increasingly popular.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

But despite recognizing the impact of investment variability and sequence of return risk on a financial plan, advisors have generally ignored the same historical trends for inflation in their clients' financial plans.

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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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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 28, 2024

Historically, advisors haven't had many avenues to manage clients' 401(k) plan accounts, since unlike traditional custodial investment accounts, advisors generally lack discretionary trading authority in employer-sponsored retirement plans.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 28, 2024

Historically, advisors haven't had many avenues to manage clients' 401(k) plan accounts, since unlike traditional custodial investment accounts, advisors generally lack discretionary trading authority in employer-sponsored retirement plans.

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WiserAdvisor

MAY 26, 2023

It is essential to choose investments that match your risk appetite to avoid unnecessary stress and surprises later. A financial advisor can help you understand your investment risk tolerance. This article will focus on the risks of investing, how they impact you, and what you can do to determine your risk appetite.

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The Chicago Financial Planner

JUNE 13, 2022

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. Focus on risk. Use stock market corrections and downturns to assess your portfolio’s risk and more importantly your risk tolerance. Be a smart investor.

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Good Financial Cents

JANUARY 26, 2023

Early retirement has become a popular financial goal. Even if you never retire early, just knowing that you can is liberating! Can You Really Retire at 50? Can You Really Retire at 50? Table of Contents Can You Really Retire at 50? FAQs on Retiring Early at 50 It’s a big bold claim – retire at 50?

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Integrity Financial Planning

OCTOBER 9, 2023

When talking about retirement financial planning, we often take investment strategy at face value. When it comes to retirement, there’s another aspect of income generation that is introduced. When it comes to retirement, there’s another aspect of income generation that is introduced.

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Inside Information

JUNE 25, 2024

For more years than I’d care to name, I’ve been trying to put my finger on exactly why I have a such a huge problem with the traditional (Think: Riskalyze, now Nitrogen) risk tolerance assessments in the financial planning profession. You can actually test various bear markets and adjust accordingly.)

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Integrity Financial Planning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Saving for retirement is a long-term endeavor. It requires a different perspective on your wealth and income that accounts for your needs in different stages of your life, from the beginning of your working years through your retirement. The Risk Bucket. The Safe Bucket. The Spend Bucket. The Importance of Balance.

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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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Clever Girl Finance

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Starting early with investing for retirement is so important to secure your future self. This means that saving for retirement should be a component of your overall financial portfolio and wealth-building strategy. So, let’s discuss how to save for retirement in your 20s! How do I start putting money away for retirement?

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Carson Wealth

AUGUST 25, 2022

How much do I need for retirement?” Your financial needs in retirement can depend on dozens of factors – some known and some unknown. One or two million dollars may seem like a lot of money to have set aside for retirement. A Retirement Reality Check. The concept of retirement continues to evolve with the world around us.

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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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Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 3, 2025

The choice between stocks and bonds depends on their individual circumstances, such as risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial goals. 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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WiserAdvisor

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Navigating the journey to retirement can often feel like a complex puzzle, especially when it comes to figuring out how much you need to save. The answer to “how much you need to retire” is shaped by various factors, including the kind of retirement life you dream of, your age, and the expenses you anticipate during your retirement years.

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The Chicago Financial Planner

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Any investment strategy that does not incorporate your goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance is flawed. Your investment strategy should be guided by your goals, your time horizon for the money and your tolerance for risk, not the outcome of a football game. Take stock of where you are. NEW SERVICE – Financial Coaching.

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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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Tobias Financial

APRIL 8, 2025

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. The overall theme that were really getting at is you really have to be aware of your risk tolerance and your financial plan, Chad shared.

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Advisor Perspectives

MARCH 18, 2025

Although annuities can offer a guaranteed income stream in retirement, they come with significant risks and complexities. It's essential to thoroughly understand these products and consider whether they align with your financial goals and risk tolerance.

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Carson Wealth

JANUARY 23, 2025

By assigning clear purposes and timelines to each bucket, you help minimize behavioral risks like selling assets during market dips with the goal of helping your investments align with your priorities. By evaluating your risk tolerance, goals, and timeline, they can recommend the right mix of assets for each bucket.

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Clever Girl Finance

MARCH 14, 2023

Common accounts that earn this sort of income include retirement accounts, like a 401(k) or IRA , savings accounts , or a general brokerage account that lets you sell and buy investment products like stocks, funds, etc. At the same time, you lower your exposure to the risks of each. Risk tolerance is simply a preference.

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Integrity Financial Planning

JUNE 7, 2023

Investing in an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is an excellent way to save for retirement. Traditional IRAs offer immediate tax breaks, while Roth IRAs offer tax-free withdrawals in retirement. Your goals may be different depending on your age, retirement timeline, and lifestyle.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

JULY 11, 2024

Each has unique benefits and drawbacks, and understanding these can help you decide which fits best with your financial situation, risk tolerance, and goals. Roth IRAs Roth IRAs are individual retirement accounts that offer unique advantages for both retirement and education savings.

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BlueMind

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

However, it should be well understood that a client’s financial profile includes their risk tolerance and their risk capacity. In this article, although we will be focusing on the latter one and why it is significant to determine your client’s risk capacity let’s first understand the difference between the two.

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BlueMind

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Category: Clients Risk. When it comes to their investment portfolios many tend to have a low-risk tolerance and with the unsettling economic situation with the ongoing pandemic, the word “risk” has become even more of a fearsome word for clients. Would they consider a 5% return worth taking a risk or 20%?

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oXYGen Financial

AUGUST 14, 2022

[CDATA[ When you last did your projections for retirement through the tools offered from your 401(k) plan or the book your financial advisor put together, are you sure the assumptions that were made were explained to you clearly?

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 19, 2024

Which means that longer-term projects, such as creating a succession plan to have in place for the firm when the owner retires, may tend to get put on the back burner.

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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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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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Integrity Financial Planning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The same way you prepare for the winter, you might have to prepare your retirement finances for a potential recessionary period. There is no simple fix for getting ready for a rocky economy – what is right for you may vary based on your unique financial situation, goals, and retirement timelines. What Can We Expect from the Markets?

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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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Integrity Financial Planning

JUNE 1, 2022

Does it match your risk tolerance level? For those of us who don’t feel the same level of flexibility to jump in and out of retirement, what are your options? Brian says you might not be ready to retire, but maybe you can find a different job that’s a better fit until your finances are in line.

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