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The 70-80% Rule: A General Guideline for Determining a Good Monthly Retirement Income
Retirement is an important phase in life that requires careful planning to ensure financial security. One of the key considerations when planning for retirement is determining a good monthly income. So, what is considered a good monthly retirement income? The answer to this question depends on various factors, such as your lifestyle, location, and expenses.…
Read MorePlanning for Retirement: Exploring the Three Most Common Retirement Plan Types
Retirement planning is an essential part of financial planning that requires careful consideration of various factors. One crucial aspect of retirement planning is selecting the right type of retirement plan. There are several retirement plan types available, but three of the most common are 401(k), IRA, and pension plans. 401(k) Plan: A 401(k) plan is…
Read MoreRetirement Income: What Is Considered ‘Good’ and How to Achieve It
A good retirement income is typically one that allows you to maintain your standard of living without having to worry about running out of money during your retirement years. Generally, it is recommended to aim for a retirement income that replaces at least 70% to 80% of your pre-retirement income. This means that if you’re…
Read MoreRetirement Planning Made Easy: 5 Key Steps to Secure Your Financial Future
Retirement planning is an essential process that helps you achieve financial security in your golden years. It is a process that requires careful consideration and planning to ensure that you have enough savings to cover your expenses and maintain your lifestyle after you retire. In this blog, we will discuss the steps involved in retirement…
Read MoreRoth IRA – Convert or Contribute?
Roth IRAs are funded with money that you’ve already paid tax on, and then they grow tax-free. This is different than traditional pre-tax funded retirement accounts. Roth IRAs offer many advantages that other traditional retirement accounts don’t. First, you can withdraw your money tax-free during retirement, which allows you to manage your taxable income. And…
Read More5 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Retirement
You’ve been saving for your retirement for decades. Don’t undermine your own plans by making these 5 common mistakes when you retire. First, don’t retire too soon. Lifespans are increasing and many retirees underestimate their life expectancy when calculating the money needed to live on. The second mistake to avoid? Spending too much in the…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Risk Tolerance?
Risk tolerance is the level of risk, or market ups and downs, an investor is willing and able to tolerate. An aggressive investor, one with a high risk tolerance, is willing to risk greater loss to potentially maximize returns, while a conservative investor prefers investments that have a lower risk of negatively impacting the portfolio’s…
Read More3 Ways to Boost Your Social Security Benefits
A question we hear often is “Is it possible to increase my Social Security benefits?” The answer is yes, there are 3 basic ways you can boost your benefits; work more years, earn more in annual income, and claim benefits later. [1 – Work More Years]- Social security benefits are based on an average of…
Read MoreImpact of Inflation in Retirement
The medical profession refers to high blood pressure as the silent killer. In investing, the silent killer is INFLATION. The minimum return on any retirement investment must be at least equal to inflation. Here’s why. Suppose your retirement goal is to withdraw $90,000 per year from your IRA. To maintain your purchasing power you must…
Read MoreIs Tax Planning Missing in Your Retirement Planning?
Too many retirees believe that they don’t have to do any planning in retirement. They spent years saving for their retirement and now they think they can coast. WRONG! There are hidden tax traps waiting for the unsuspecting. For instance, If you want $75,000 per year in retirement, is that before or after taxes? If…
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