Planning Becomes A Different Priority 10 Years Prior to Retirement

In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains that investors need to plan for retirement withdrawals about 10 years prior to retirement. Read the Article This article is for demonstrative and academic purposes and is meant to provide valuable background information on particular investments, NOT a recommendation to buy. The investments referenced within this article…

How much money should you keep in a savings account for emergencies?

Without an adequate emergency fund, a period of crisis could be financially devastating. Many financial professionals suggest that you set aside three to six months’ worth of living expenses for emergencies. The actual amount, however, should be based on your individual circumstances. Do you have a mortgage? Do you have short-term and long-term disability protection?…

IRA Missteps to Avoid

If you have an IRA account or are considering one, there are a number of potential missteps you will want to avoid. Some of them can lead to unwanted taxes and penalties, and of course, we are talking about your retirement funding, so it is an important issue. Here are a number of issues to…

The Transition into Retirement

The transition into retirement is when you are changing from your full-time working years to your retirement years. If retirement is approaching, you may have to make numerous decisions. Questions you might be asking yourself: Can you afford to retire? What about early retirement—is it a possibility? If you want to continue working, are there…

Planning Becomes a Priority 10 Years Prior to Retirement

Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate Shawna Theriault, C.P.A., CFP®, CDFA®, and Associate Melanie Wells, CFP®, to discuss the planning priorities for a couple who have been do-it-yourself planners, and are now 10 years away from retirement. The planners cover what the investors should look at and some of the more common issues pre-retirees should address.