How Much Should You Save For Retirement?
Are you unsure of how much money you will need in retirement? This is a very common concern for Americans as they approach retirement age. This blog will give you some tips on how to begin estimating your needs in the future, as well as some tips on how to increase the longevity of your savings. How Much Should I Spend? One of the easiest ways to judge how much money you will need in retirement is to take stock of how much money you need right now.[1] Track your expenses and see how much money you spend on […]
5 Unique Risks for the Affluent Investor
You may think that as a high net worth individual, or even a millionaire next door, you may have an easy road ahead in maintaining your wealth. But a greater amount of wealth to protect introduces unique challenges that are specific to the size of what they have to protect. Although many investing and wealth-preservation principles apply to anyone – such as developing a tax plan, assessing a portfolio’s risk exposure, and more – there are key risks that come about when you have more money and more valuable assets to protect. Being Too Conservative You may think that […]
Does the 4% Rule Really Work?
During your saving years, your main goal is to accumulate wealth so that you have the resources to achieve a comfortable retirement. But that is just half the battle. How you use your savings to cover your living costs is the real key to living the retirement of your dreams. You may have done some research on what strategies you can use to provide yourself with the income and liquid cash you need to cover your expenses in retirement and come across a few general, cookie-cutter strategies, such as the 4% rule. What is the 4% Rule? The 4% […]
You’re Ready to Retire – But Are Your Finances?
Many people feel ready to retire, but fewer are financially ready to do so. It’s one thing to feel you’ve accomplished enough in your career or even that you’ve saved enough, but it’s another to have a plan in place that covers everything important. If you’re ready to retire, consider your finances. Have a Plan, Not Just a Portfolio Now that you’ve accumulated wealth, the question becomes how you’ll use it to fund your retirement. As we’ve seen, the market is unpredictable. It’s one thing to have a bunch of investments, but it’s another thing to have a retirement […]
Will Your Savings Last for the Rest of Your Life?
Once you’ve saved enough for retirement, the question becomes how you’ll make your savings last for the rest of your life. Higher costs make this difficult, and we’ve been seeing higher costs as a result of inflation for some months. It’s important to know how inflation can erode your savings over time, and how to create a plan to address this. We Could See “Persistently Higher Inflation” Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said last year that “the threat of persistently higher inflation has grown,” and we have continued to see inflation in 2022. Product and labor shortages have also […]
What is a Roth Conversion and Should You Do It?
When you think of your major expenses, you might think of housing, healthcare, travel, or something else. But have you considered that taxes could be your biggest expense, even in retirement? There could be ways to reduce your tax burden today and tomorrow, including a Roth IRA conversion. What is Roth IRA vs. a Traditional IRA? Workers can contribute pre-tax dollars to a traditional IRA. When money is distributed, it’s taxed at ordinary income rates. In contrast, a Roth IRA is funded with after-tax dollars. A Roth IRA can be a valuable asset in retirement because qualified distributions are […]
How the “Millionaire Next Door” Can Approach Retirement Planning
Many of today’s retirees are the wealthiest retirees of all time. Rising home values, strong market returns, and a generation of dedicated workers mean there are more millionaires than ever. But, even if you have built a substantial nest egg, you may not feel like a millionaire and may be worried about how you’ll maintain your lifestyle in retirement and avoid running out of money. Here’s what you can ask yourself when planning for retirement. How Much Money Do You Need to Retire? Don’t know how much you need to save before you can retire? Start by figuring out […]
Where Could Your Retirement Income Come From?
You’re used to receiving a paycheck, and perhaps you’ve been used to it steadily increasing over the course of your career. You may have experienced what’s known as “lifestyle inflation” and may not plan to downgrade in retirement. Whatever the case, it’s important to know where your retirement income will come from. It could come from several different sources, so know how much will come from each and the total amount. Social Security Social Security benefits are a highly reliable source of retirement income that can last for the rest of your life. While you likely won’t be living […]
