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The 5 Pillars of Retirement Planning You Should Be Aware of

WiserAdvisor

Within this framework, the concept of the five pillars of retirement planning emerges as a valuable strategy. These pillars provide a comprehensive framework for building a resilient and sustainable plan. Another important aspect of investment planning is its role in combating inflation.

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2025 Tax Preparation Checklist: What You Need to File Taxes

Harness Wealth

What do you need to optimally complete and file your taxes? This article covers a comprehensive list of the most common forms, documents, and information needed to file taxes. If you need a cheat sheet, download our 1-page tax prep checklist. Use this tax prep checklist as a tool to save time ahead of tax filing.

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The Battle of Advice: ChatGPT vs. a Financial Advisor on Retirement Planning

WiserAdvisor

This advanced language processing technology has also greatly impacted the financial advisory sector, prompting a critical question: Can ChatGPT replace human financial advisors in retirement planning? Personalized guidance, empathy, and a deep contextual understanding are integral to effective retirement planning.

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How HSAs Can Help With Your Retirement Planning

Fortune Financial

When we look at projected healthcare costs for an average retired couple in 2022, the amount needed to cover healthcare expenses approaches approximately $315,000 after tax. In other words, it could cost over a quarter of a million dollars of our retirement funds to cover out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.

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Year-End Financial Checklist

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

As we look forward to 2023, the IRS recently announced that the contribution limits for employer-sponsored retirement plans are going up. You may want to review your contribution amounts and adjust for January payrolls if your goal is to maximize funding your retirement plan contributions. . 529 College Savings Plans.

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4 Pitfalls of Not Having a Financial Plan

Carson Wealth

Investment strategy: Determine asset allocation and investment vehicles aligned with risk tolerance and financial goals. Retirement planning: Calculate retirement needs and contribute regularly to retirement accounts. What Could Happen if You Don’t Have a Financial Plan?

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Sound Strategies for Crafting Your Retirement Investment Portfolio

Fortune Financial

In our planning with clients, we like to employ a “pay yourself first” approach, especially as it relates to retirement planning. You may have been contemplating starting contributions to a retirement plan, or you may have been contributing small amounts and are worried that you are behind in the game.