Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 4, 2023

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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A Wealth of Common Sense

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Bloomberg asked investors from around the globe one of the most important questions in all of personal finance: How much is enough to retire comfortably? The results were a tad on the high side: The average number came in somewhere between $3 million and $5 million. These numbers could be high. You never know with these things.

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Abnormal Returns

APRIL 10, 2024

(morningstar.com) Dan Haylett talks with Eric Brotman, who is the founder and CEO of BFG Financial Advisors, about retirement as 'graduation.' wsj.com) Retirement Some reasons to go back to work after retiring. etf.com) We spend money for any number of reasons including 'To honor earlier generations.'

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Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The amount of seven-figure retirement accounts at Fidelity Investments surged in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Integrity Financial Planning

JUNE 5, 2023

A recent study by Investopedia found that Generation X’s biggest worry is retirement. The survey found that although many members of Gen X feel like they understand their finances, they are still concerned about setting themselves up to transition into retirement. 1] These numbers are very significant.

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Your Richest Life

APRIL 15, 2024

Do you have a plan in place for your retirement? For many people, the extent of their retirement planning includes signing up for the plan at work – which is often more of a starting point than a comprehensive retirement plan. Contributions to a 457(b) plan are tax-deferred, and so are the earnings on the retirement money.

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The Chicago Financial Planner

JANUARY 17, 2022

Annuities are often touted as the “cure” for all that ails your retirement. Outside of the most notable failure, Executive Life in the early 1990s, there have not been a high number of insurance company failures. An annuity can offer diversification in your retirement income stream. NEW SERVICE – Financial Coaching.

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Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

youtube.com) Retirement Why planning in retirement is so challenging. Rowe Price about non-financial considerations in retirement. morningstar.com) People work in retirement for any number of reasons. humansvsretirement.com) 3% rates make holding a mortgage in retirement easier.

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Bloomberg conducted a survey about how much money people need to retire and the respondents said $3-$5 million. I am less interested in the sensational numbers they are throwing around than a couple of smaller observations in the article. I am in that camp and I guess I am surprised that the number isn't much higher.

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 22, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey suggests that advisors who best understand their prospects' and clients' unique needs and communicate their value and fees clearly could be best positioned to win and retain clients Why a dearth of advisor talent could spur additional M&A activity and 'poaching', and what firms can do to attract (..)

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Fortune Financial

APRIL 11, 2024

The reality for those with various employers is that untracked retirement savings might lead to missed financial growth opportunities and instability. Diligent oversight and management of these retirement accounts is essential for anyone aiming to build a solid financial foundation for a comfortable and secure retirement.

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Clever Girl Finance

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Starting early with investing for retirement is so important to secure your future self. This means that saving for retirement should be a component of your overall financial portfolio and wealth-building strategy. So, let’s discuss how to save for retirement in your 20s! How do I start putting money away for retirement?

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Integrity Financial Planning

MARCH 5, 2023

Are you unsure of how much money you will need in retirement? This is a very common concern for Americans as they approach retirement age. One of the easiest ways to judge how much money you will need in retirement is to take stock of how much money you need right now. [1] 3] How Many Years of Retirement Should I Have Saved For?

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 19, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that CFP Board announced that it has crossed the milestone of 100,000 CFP professionals in the United States, and despite having just celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, just set a record high in the number of advisors sitting (..)

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Integrity Financial Planning

JULY 14, 2023

If you’re looking for some relaxing books to get into during your retirement, here are some great options! Ove, a recently retired and widowed man, finds his life taking an unexpected turn when a young family moves in next door.

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

AUGUST 2, 2023

More Generation X retirement doom today from both Bloomberg and Yahoo. Grim numbers aplenty with average 401k balances in the very low six figures and median numbers much lower than that. million for retirement which is up from $1.7 To the idea of a goal for retirement savings, I've never had one.

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Unusual Whales (very worth following) Tweeted that "51% of Gen-Xers and 40% of Boomers have said they are 'significantly behind' their retirement, per CNBC." There were plenty of comments of course with quite a few speculating that the actual numbers are probably worse, which makes intuitive sense to me.

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The Better Letter

APRIL 6, 2023

Realistic Retirement Planning My children have consistently (and kindly) remarked about how grateful they are to have been able to graduate (with honors) from fine universities without any debt. Our retirement planning took a hit to do so. Thanks for reading. However, achieving that goal came at a cost.

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

OCTOBER 15, 2022

It is worth repeating that having some number in mind for portfolio size for when you retire based on some realistic work involving how much you make and how much you spend certainly makes sense but that number is no longer relevant once you retire. There are couple of different ways to go with this.

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Carson Wealth

AUGUST 25, 2022

How much do I need for retirement?” Your financial needs in retirement can depend on dozens of factors – some known and some unknown. One or two million dollars may seem like a lot of money to have set aside for retirement. A Retirement Reality Check. The concept of retirement continues to evolve with the world around us.

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Good Financial Cents

JANUARY 26, 2023

Early retirement has become a popular financial goal. Even if you never retire early, just knowing that you can is liberating! Can You Really Retire at 50? Can You Really Retire at 50? Table of Contents Can You Really Retire at 50? FAQs on Retiring Early at 50 It’s a big bold claim – retire at 50?

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WiserAdvisor

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Navigating the journey to retirement can often feel like a complex puzzle, especially when it comes to figuring out how much you need to save. The answer to “how much you need to retire” is shaped by various factors, including the kind of retirement life you dream of, your age, and the expenses you anticipate during your retirement years.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 19, 2024

Nevertheless, there is potential for many individual RIAs to expand their staffing further, with the addition of specialized planning and operations roles being seen as a potential avenue to boost firm growth.

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Nationwide Financial

JUNE 20, 2023

After decades of saving and planning, many pre-retirees (non-retired investors aged 55-65) are reconsidering their retirement plans in response to rising inflation, high interest rates, and an uncertain economic environment. The biggest threat to a secure retirement? The biggest threat to a secure retirement?

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Wall Street Journal ran an article titled Here's What It's Like To Retire On Almost Nothing But Social Security. He said " he was unprepared for sudden retirement, financially or otherwise." Being unprepared in his context doesn't have to just be about retirement account balances. Think about that.

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Wealth Management

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Cerulli data shows what would entice wealth advisors to manage defined contribution retirement plans.

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WiserAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In retirement planning, the concept of vesting is more than a contractual formality; it serves as a retention tool that incentivizes employees to remain with their employer for a certain period. You may consult with a financial advisor to understand vested balances in detail and how you can maximize them to boost your retirement savings.

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Integrity Financial Planning

JULY 6, 2022

When taking out your retirement income, it’s important to consider the source. New statements may make it easier to see what you have, but what should you focus on when making a retirement income plan? Quarterly statements will be required to include numbers on lifetime income. Look at the math to understand and believe it.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Department of Labor this week released its long-awaited "retirement security rule", its latest effort to curb conflicts of interest around retirement savings recommendations.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that Envestnet has published research highlighting a number of key trends that they believe will shape the growth of the advisory industry in 2024 and beyond, which reflect at a high level advisors' ongoing shift towards providing (..)

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Integrity Financial Planning

JANUARY 9, 2023

1] However, in 2022, this number spiked to 9.1% 2] With higher prices in consumer goods, retirees may have had to reevaluate their withdrawals and spending on retirement accounts as their income became strained. Interest Rate Hikes Hit Retirement Accounts. Interest Rate Hikes Hit Retirement Accounts. 1] [link]. [2]

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Integrity Financial Planning

MARCH 13, 2023

Over the course of your life, you have probably acquired several different retirement accounts, and you have likely considered many kinds of retirement strategies. 401(k) This is the most common kind of retirement account. 1] Traditional IRA IRA stands for Individual Retirement Account.

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Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 18, 2023

open.spotify.com) Retirement Nine things to consider in retirement. humbledollar.com) Tony Isola, "Withdrawal rates are more than numbers on a spreadsheet." tonyisola.com) Retirement is, in part, about saying no to obligations you don't like. marketwatch.com) The retirement savings system is still way too complex.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 31, 2024

In late 2019, Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, introducing several significant changes to retirement planning. Of the many provisions in the bill, the so-called "Death of the Stretch" arguably received the lion's share of consternation from the financial advisor community.

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Carson Wealth

MARCH 29, 2023

The same is true of retirement planning – if you zero in on your portfolio and nothing else, you’ll miss out on some major factors that can make a significant difference in your retirement and ultimately your bottom line. Taxes can be a huge drain on your retirement funds, and you need to be proactive about planning for them.

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Financial Symmetry

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Many who approach retirement view it as the ultimate goal, but you could have 30+ years to experience the retirement you’ve worked to build.

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Mish Talk

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The number of working-age persons people not in the labor force rose by 359,000 in November and is back over 100 million. For those who follow the numbers, I retain this caution: Do not subtract the reported Birth-Death number from the reported headline number. If you are not in the labor force, you are not unemployed.

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