Don’t Let Debt Derail Your Retirement
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.
Failure to Plan Could Result in a Failure in Retirement
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.
Misconceptions on Social Security Benefits
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.
Retiring Early? Don’t Overlook Health Care Costs
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.
Ramp Up Your Savings Not Your Aggressiveness
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
In What Order Should an Investor Tap His Funds?
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.
Revisiting the 4% Rule
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…
Sequence Risk: Preparing to Retire in a Down Market
Market losses on the front end of retirement could have an outsize effect on the income you receive from your portfolio by reducing the assets available to pursue growth when the market recovers
Watch Out for These Financial Pitfalls in the New Year
As you move through different stages of life, there are new financial opportunities and potential pitfalls around every corner.
Planning Priorities: SECURE Act Strategies for Account Owners
Managing Associate K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, evaluates some strategies IRA account owners can use to ensure they maximize the value of their retirement accounts that will eventually be inherited by their non-spouse heirs. This article is for demonstrative and academic purposes and is meant to provide valuable background information on particular investments, NOT a recommendation…