Posts Tagged ‘Taxes’
Do You Agree or Disagree with this Retirement Advice?
Which of these statements is worth paying attention to and which ones should you take with a grain of salt? Eric shares whether he agrees or disagrees with five retirement planning statements.
Read MoreWhat to Know About Biden’s Initial Executive Orders
Let’s take a look at some of Biden’s executive orders so far in his first few weeks. How could they alter your financial plan?
Read MoreIs This Retirement Fact or Fiction?
Ever hear something and think, could that be true? Some of these financial concepts are fact and some are fiction–do you know which is which?
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 MoreMailbag: When Should I Take Social Security?
Are you wondering how much longer you really have to wait before claiming Social Security? Or are you looking to find the perfect financial advisor but haven’t found them yet? Eric answers three questions from the mailbag in this week’s podcast.
Read MoreShould I Keep My Life Insurance Policy + Other Mailbag Questions
If your life insurance policy goes up after you turn 60, you may wonder if it’s still something
worth paying for. Or maybe you’ve just received an inheritance and don’t know what to
expect when it comes to taxes. Eric answers three questions from the mailbag this week.
Stages Leading Up To Retirement
Life isn’t just “before retirement” and “after retirement” when it comes to your financial plan. There are several stages leading up to and through retirement. Which stage are you in?
Read More5 Frequently Asked 401k Questions
Do you have a question about your 401(k)? There’s a good chance you’ve wondered about at least one of these five frequently asked questions when it comes to your 401(k).
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Leaving an Inheritance
Estate planning is just one piece of a comprehensive retirement plan but it’s an important one because you only get one opportunity to get it right. The problem is many individuals have very little experience with inheritances and often make mistakes when handing them down or receiving them. Let’s try to change that today by informing you about inheritances and the steps you need to take.
Read MoreUnderstanding The SECURE Act, Part 1
What is the SECURE Act? And how does it impact your retirement plans? We’ll outline some of the major changes you need to be aware of in this two-part series.
Read MoreA Message For The Good Savers
Maybe you are great at saving and putting away money toward retirement. Is that enough? Find out three areas where a bit more strategy and behavior modification may come into play with your savings and investments as you enter into retirement.
Read MoreHow To Create A Retirement Plan Without Compromises, Part 2
We all want a certain sense of safety and security, but we also need the growth and potential that comes with risk. So how do you weigh out the two and create a plan without compromise? What tools can be used to achieve the right combination of both safety and growth?
Read MoreHow To Create A Retirement Plan Without Compromises, Part 1
When making any decisions, you may get to a point when you have to make some compromises. How about when it comes to your retirement plans, are you making too many compromises?
Read MoreHow To Handle Financial Pain Points in Retirement
When planning for retirement, there are a number of pain points that can come up to cause stress and fear for the future. What are some ways you can address these pain points now?
Read MoreCan Financial Planning Be A DIY Job?
Wondering whether or not you really need a financial advisor or if you could just figure it out on your own? Why do people choose to approach financial planning like a DIY project, and why do some of those DIYers later change their mind?
Read MoreHow To Ask Better Financial Questions
Asking questions is always a good thing. The more you ask, the more you understand. But sometimes you don’t get the answer you need until you ask the right question. These four common financial questions are a bit better when they are rephrased and reconsidered.
Read MoreHandling What You Can’t Control in Retirement
Some things are just out of your hands. In retirement planning there are a lot of things completely out of your control, but if you re-frame your thinking, there is actually something you can do about them. Eric talks through these four areas where you have an opportunity to prepare for the unpredictable.
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.
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