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Financial Planning for the Retirement Transition

eMoney Advisor

As we move through life, change is inevitable, but that doesn’t make it less intimidating. Your clients—and prospective clients—face a myriad of changes in their later years. Getting organized with a financial inventory will give your clients a sense of relief and satisfaction. Preparation is key in any life plan.

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DAF Before QCD? A Charitable Giving Strategies Q&A with Dr. James

eMoney Advisor

It can offset their required minimum distributions (RMDs) that kick in when they hit 72, though the QCD isn’t limited to the RMD amount. It can offset their required minimum distributions (RMDs) that kick in when they hit 72, though the QCD isn’t limited to the RMD amount. There is a mismatch there.

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3 Birthdays You Need to Know for Your Retirement Accounts

Integrity Financial Planning

Optimizing your retirement savings takes more than just making sure your IRA isn’t at risk in this market. There are rules and regulations that can help you avoid higher taxes and penalty fees and help you structure your income to minimize taxes. Know these 3 ages that can help you get the most out of your retirement accounts.

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Do You Still Need A Financial Advisor After You Retire?

WiserAdvisor

Financial advisors play a crucial role in assisting you before your retire. They can assess your financial situation, long-term goals, risk tolerance, and investment preferences to create personalized strategies. The benefits of having a financial advisor extend far beyond your working years.

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Six Year-End Financial Moves to Consider

Validea

There is a tendency to avoid looking at your finances and investments when things are bad, so I am guessing there isn’t going to be mad rush to open year-end brokerage statements this year. Here are six year-end moves to consider to help as you look to grow and optimize your wealth, financial and personal health going forward.

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Behind the Scenes: The Wealthy Wrap-Up The Year

Zoe Financial

To implement this strategy, first look at all your investments in your non-retirement accounts. To implement this strategy, first look at all your investments in your non-retirement accounts. Recognize the losses for your tax return. QCDs are especially helpful when you can’t itemize your charitable deductions.

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Personal Finance Round Up

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

Your Social Security amount is what it is. How much of your expenses will your payout cover? If so, where will they come from, how much will they pay, can you cobble enough together to cover your lifestyle? It's a fine article, a little salesy maybe but there is one point made that is wildly counterproductive.