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The 5 Pillars of Retirement Planning You Should Be Aware of

WiserAdvisor

Achieving financial freedom in retirement requires meticulous planning, dedicated effort, and strategic management. Without a solid plan, you risk drifting without direction. Within this framework, the concept of the five pillars of retirement planning emerges as a valuable strategy.

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Estate Planning 101

Integrity Financial Planning

Understand the basics first, and then create an estate plan. Wills and trusts are both important estate planning tools with important differences. There could be other reasons to update your retirement account beneficiaries, such as marriage, divorce, or the birth of a new child or grandchild. A Will vs. a Trust.

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Personal finance links: a psychological decision

Abnormal Returns

(morningstar.com) Dan Haylett talks with Eric Brotman, who is the founder and CEO of BFG Financial Advisors, about retirement as 'graduation.' humansvsretirement.com) Estate planning Why you should update your estate plans periodically. wsj.com) Retirement Some reasons to go back to work after retiring.

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Who Needs Estate Planning?

Carson Wealth

Estate Planning isn’t fun to think about. But estate planning is so much more than terminal actions – it helps set a stage for a rich life while protecting against unnecessary taxes and family feuds. . Who needs estate planning? Anyone with dependents, retirement accounts, life insurance or real property.

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The Importance of Retirement Planning for Senior Citizens

WiserAdvisor

Retirement planning is an essential aspect of financial security, especially as one transitions from a phase of regular income to relying on savings and investments. With increased life expectancy, the modern retirement plan may need to account for not only a longer life but also for the increased expectations during this phase.

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The Downsides of a DIY Retirement Plan

Integrity Financial Planning

From financial plans to home remodeling, it’s common to be tempted to DIY your way there. Financial planning can be complicated. Have you thought about taxes or estate planning or when to withdraw and from where? From retirement income to tax strategies on an investment property, Brian shares what options you might have.

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What Estate Plan Documents Do I Need?

Carson Wealth

Many people believe, incorrectly, that estate planning is for older, ultra-wealthy people. But the simple truth is: If you have property, you need an estate plan. Your estate plan is the key to ensuring your wishes are carried out after you die or you’ve become incapacitated and can’t make decisions on your own. .