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Asset Allocation

MainStreet Financial Planning

There are many steps in building an investment portfolio, in this article, I’ll discuss how asset allocation and risk tolerance are important considerations when investing. In simple terms, asset allocation is the mix of all the different types of investments you have in your portfolio. Some examples include U.S.

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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. How much should I be saving?

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How to Prepare for the Retirement Danger Zone, Ep #214

Financial Symmetry

If you plan to retire soon, you may be wondering if you should change your asset allocation to something more conservative. In this episode of Financial Symmetry, Allison Berger … Continued The post How to Prepare for the Retirement Danger Zone, Ep #214 appeared first on Financial Symmetry, Inc.

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Personal finance links: striving for more

Abnormal Returns

ritholtz.com) Dan Haylett talks with Christine Benz about her new book "How to Retire: 20 Lessons For A Happy, Successful & Wealthy Retirement." humansvsretirement.com) Bogumil Baranowski talks with Dan Haylett about 'retirement rebels.' tonyisola.com) Retirement Retirement lessons from Lewis & Clark's expedition.

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Adviser links: making the right decisions

Abnormal Returns

standarddeviationspod.com) Christine Benz and Amy Arnott talk asset allocation and more with Matt Krantz. riabiz.com) Retirement accounts On the downside of holding non-traditional assets in an IRA. investmentnews.com) Why funds in pre-tax retirement accounts need to be adjusted for taxes.

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Implementing Retirement Income Guardrails To Facilitate (The Right) Spending Raises And Spending Cuts

Nerd's Eye View

And when it comes to retirement planning, one popular technique is the use of ‘guardrails’, which set an initial monthly withdrawal rate that can be later adjusted as the size of the client’s portfolio changes. Financial advisors have a wide range of strategies at their disposal to create financial plans for their clients.

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Retirement Planning Tips for Women

Talon Wealth

Retirement planning is a critical part of financial security that many women still overlook. However, remember that as a woman, you have a longer life expectancy than a man, which means retirement planning is even more important. That means you should plan for your retirement savings to last at least 18 years, if not more.