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Your Retirement Planning Starter Pack

Carson Wealth

By Jake Anderson, CFP ® , Wealth Planner When helping clients begin retirement planning, the same questions often arise: What should my retirement plan look like? Your lifestyle, goals, family situation, and risk tolerance will give a unique signature to your retirement plan.

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A good time for a risk check-up

Nationwide Financial

Last year’s considerable losses and market fluctuations underscore the need for clients to assess their retirement plans to ensure it aligns with their objectives, financial situations, timelines, and attitudes toward market volatility. You can help them start the year right by conducting a retirement checkup.

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Five Things to do During a Stock Market Correction

The Chicago Financial Planner

Assuming that you have a financial plan with an investment strategy in place there is really nothing to do at this point. Ideally you’ve been rebalancing your portfolio along the way and your asset allocation is largely in line with your plan and your risk tolerance. Focus on risk.

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How do Financial Advisors Help in the Accumulation of Retirement Income?

WiserAdvisor

These professionals meticulously assess your financial situation, income level, and retirement goals to tailor personalized strategies. For instance, they can guide you on leveraging employer-sponsored retirement plans, such as a 401(k) with employer matches, to optimize your contributions and harness the full benefits of the accounts.

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Market volatility shouldn’t derail retirement goals

Nationwide Financial

Maintaining an appropriate asset allocation for an investor’s specific goals and risk tolerance is critical for long-term success. There’s value in staying invested in that asset allocation and not trying to time the market’s ups and downs or succumbing to fear when markets turn tumultuous.

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Why You Should Avoid Focusing on Retirement Taxes

Talon Wealth

Of course, one of the most important aspects of retirement planning is managing retirement taxes. Taxes can significantly impact the amount of money you’ll have for retirement. These factors, of course, can also impact the taxes due in retirement. Income levels, tax deductions, and credits can change yearly.

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Stock Market Highs and Your Retirement

The Chicago Financial Planner

Has the market rally accelerated the amount you’ve accumulated for retirement relative to where you had thought you’d be at this point? If so, this is a good time to revisit your asset allocation and perhaps reduce your overall risk. Manage your portfolio with and eye towards downside risk. Learn from the past .