Posts Tagged ‘Taxes’
What 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.
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 #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 #12: To Agree Or Disagree
Join us for a game of Agree or Disagree. Discover whether Eric agrees with popular statements about finances and retirement planning.
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