Posts Tagged ‘Tax Planning’
Knowing Where You Stand in Retirement
Saving for retirement is not like it used to be. For too many, it’s a mystery whether or not they have what they need to retire comfortably. To best prepare for retirement, it’s important to know where you stand. Do you have an understanding of what your goals and financial needs are?
Read MoreRetirement Income
When planning for retirement, one of the most critical aspects to consider is your income. But what does this mean, and how can you ensure you have enough income to cover your needs and desires?
Read MoreBeneficiary Mistakes
In this episode of the Retirement Ready Podcast, Eric guides us through the critical yet often overlooked details of beneficiary designations. Learn the simple yet vital steps to prevent beneficiary blunders that could lead to unnecessary headaches for your heirs. Eric calls these errors “low hanging fruit” because they’re easy to fix yet can save your family from future heartache.
Read MoreRetirement Planning Statistics
Retirement is closer than you think, but are you ready? With a staggering number of people lacking confidence in their retirement savings, Eric shares the misconceptions people have and what mistakes can derail someone’s financial future. Many people feel inadequate when it comes to what they have saved in their nest egg, uninformed about the pitfalls of target date funds, and unprepared about the reality of leaving the workforce earlier than expected.
Read MoreTax Planning in Retirement
Next to income, tax planning is the most important thing Eric focuses on with his clients. If you can control how much tax you pay, it’s more money you get to keep, spend, and enjoy. Retirement is a prime time to focus on tax planning as you have more opportunity to control the taxes you owe.
Read MoreLearning From Financial Mistakes
Sometimes we learn from our mistakes, and unfortunately, sometimes we make the same mistake over and over. Having a financial advisor can help you navigate through your financial decisions so you don’t get stuck in the same rut of financial mistakes on repeat. In today’s episode, Eric will share some of the mistakes that he sees people make frequently.
Read MoreMailbag: Where Should I Invest after Maxing Out 401(k)?
When saving for retirement, a lot of people look to their 401(k). But what happens after you’ve maxed out your contribution based on the yearly limit? Eric explains what options you have to invest toward your retirement beyond a 401(k). This will include money in the different buckets as well as other products to consider.
Read MoreAre You Flirting with Financial Disaster?
You might feel great about where you stand financially but there’s a chance you could be flirting with disaster. We’ll tell you about three key areas where people make mistakes in their planning that can end up causing major financial problems in retirement.
Read MoreWishful Thinking In Retirement Planning
Is your head in the clouds when it comes to retirement? Here are three common phrases people say when it comes to retirement planning. Eric shares whether these mentalities are wishful thinking.
Read MoreUnderrated Or Overrated?
We’re playing a game to determine what’s underrated and overrated when it comes to a few topics in the financial world (and even a few outside of financial planning). Let us know what you think.
Read MoreEpisode #27: It’s Time To Talk About RMDs
Required minimum distributions can easily slip through the cracks of your retirement plan. As tax day 2019 is approaching, understand the impact RMDs will have on your finances.
Read MoreEpisode#23: Prepping For Tax Season
It’s the time of year when people start thinking about taxes. We’ll ask a few questions and offer a few tips to prepare you for tax season.
Read MoreEpisode #22: Common Money Mistakes
There are many moving parts in a successful retirement plan. If you’re not careful, it’s easy to gloss over key details. Eric uncovers some of the common money mistakes he sees people making.
Read MoreEpisode #17: Financial Blind Spots
When you’re driving, you always check your blind spot before changing lanes. If you don’t, you might find yourself in an accident. Eric covers the blind spots in your financial vehicles.
Read MoreEpisode #16: Retirement Checklist
Much like a pilot going through his pre-flight checklist before takeoff, it’s important you examine your pre-retirement checklist before walking away from a paycheck. Eric explains the items on that list.
Read MoreEpisode #14: Grandma’s Financial Wisdom
There are probably lots of sayings you remember your grandmother using as you grew up. Find out how her musings might be applied as financial wisdom.
Read MoreEpisode #6: Investor Beware
As you search for a financial advisor, you need to beware of certain characteristics. Some traits could raise red flags toward an advisor.
Read MoreEpisode #5: Get Out Of Your Own Way
Are you doing more harm than good to your financial life? If so, listen up. It’s time to get out of your own way.
Read MoreEpisode #3: Mailbag – Weddings, Capturing Gains, Underperforming IRAs
We’ll take your questions on saving for weddings, capturing gains versus saving in taxes, and underperforming IRAs.
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