Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Associate Michael Griffin, CFP®, joined by Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, examine the situation of a senior investor who wants to manage future taxes on her investments by converting a portion of her retirement funds to a Roth IRA.
According to the 2021 Retirement Confidence Survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), retirement preparations vary quite a bit by age group.
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Tax Consultant Jessie Thomas, CPA, to delve into a case study involving inherited IRAs and the SECURE Act, which eliminated the “stretch” strategy. They provide insight on the required minimum distribution rules for beneficiaries and other alternatives to pass assets on to heirs.
Recent studies reveal an alarming trend: The percentage of older Americans with debt is at its highest level in almost 30 years, and the amount and types of debt are on the rise.
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and Justin Wagner, AIF®, Client Relationship Manager for Retirement Services, to take a closer look at a couple who realized that it is possible to fail at retirement. Justin and K.C. highlight some of the mistakes and pitfalls retirees make that could derail their financial security in their golden years.
The “Money Talks” hosts take a closer look at Social Security this week in our case study. Turns out, most investors ages 55-65 have a lot of misconceptions about Social Security benefits, including when to begin taking them.
The financial Experts team up to discuss how extra financial planning is needed if you intend to retire early—not because the retirement period is longer—but because of the substantial health care costs between your early retirement age and when you are eligible for Medicare.
The “Money Talks” Experts discuss the situation of a couple who have most of their retirement assets in their 401(k)s and are concerned about their risk exposure now that they are about 10 years from retirement
The “Money Talks,” hosts discuss a listener’s decision to begin withdrawing the funds he has saved and grown over the last 30 years. They cover which accounts to tap first, how to control his tax situation, and the importance of having a financial plan.
Saving for retirement is not easy but using your retirement savings wisely can be just as challenging. How much of your savings can you withdraw each year? Withdraw too much and you run the risk of running out of money. Withdraw too little and you may miss out on a more comfortable retirement lifestyle. For…
