Darrow Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The idea of living off dividends in retirement sounds nice, but investors often don’t realize how much money they’ll need invested to generate enough income from dividends to cover lifestyle expenses. Before you can evaluate stocks or bonds to invest in, you’ll need to develop the metrics you plan to use in the analysis.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 5, 2023

This month's edition kicks off with the news that Riskalyze has completed its previously-announced rebranding, and will now be known as “Nitrogen”, a ”growth platform” for advisory firms – which represents less of a shift in the platform’s core function (given that Riskalyze’s risk tolerance tool was always (..)

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BlueMind

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Category: Clients Risk. Determining the client’s risk tolerance is not an exact science and requires you to communicate with your client. What Does The Word “Risk” Mean For Your Clients? For some clients, “risk” maybe something exciting or daring that they enjoy and not something they generally avert from.

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Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 26, 2022

kitces.com) Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak discuss the recent "The State of Retirement Income" report. morningstar.com) Ryan Detrick and Sonu Varghese talk with Phil Pearlman about the connection between health and wealth planning. thinkadvisor.com) Being able to move unused 529 plan funds into an IRA is a neat trick.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

30 years ago, when financial plans relied mainly on constant investment return projections derived from straight-line appreciation and time-value of money calculations, financial advisors began acknowledging and accounting for the variable and uncertain nature of investment returns. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 20, 2024

Monte Carlo simulations have become a central method of conducting financial planning analyses for clients and are a feature of most comprehensive financial planning software programs. a client who really wanted to guard against downward-spending-adjustment-risk might forgo income increases entirely).

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 28, 2024

Historically, advisors haven't had many avenues to manage clients' 401(k) plan accounts, since unlike traditional custodial investment accounts, advisors generally lack discretionary trading authority in employer-sponsored retirement plans.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 28, 2024

Historically, advisors haven't had many avenues to manage clients' 401(k) plan accounts, since unlike traditional custodial investment accounts, advisors generally lack discretionary trading authority in employer-sponsored retirement plans.

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The Chicago Financial Planner

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As someone saving for retirement , what should you do now? The PBS Frontline special The Retirement Gamble put much of the blame on Wall Street and they are right to an extent, especially as it pertains to the overall market drop. Financial Planning is vital. Manage your portfolio with and eye towards downside risk.

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Carson Wealth

JANUARY 23, 2025

Enter bucketing, a powerful strategy that helps simplify your financial planning by categorizing your assets into three time-based buckets: today, tomorrow, and the future. By dividing your investments into these three buckets, you help create a clear plan for how and when your money will be used. What Is Bucketing?

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The Chicago Financial Planner

JUNE 13, 2022

Assuming that you have a financial plan with an investment strategy in place there is really nothing to do at this point. Ideally you’ve been rebalancing your portfolio along the way and your asset allocation is largely in line with your plan and your risk tolerance. Focus on risk. Do nothing. Look for bargains.

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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. A Retirement Reality Check. in tougher conditions.

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Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 3, 2025

The choice between stocks and bonds depends on their individual circumstances, such as risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial goals. While an investor’s timeline affects their risk tolerance and allocation decisions between stocks and bonds, it’s important to remember how long a retirement time horizon can truly be.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 19, 2024

Which means that longer-term projects, such as creating a succession plan to have in place for the firm when the owner retires, may tend to get put on the back burner.

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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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MainStreet Financial Planning

JULY 11, 2024

In this article, we will explore three popular savings and investment options: 529 Plans, Roth IRAs, and Real Estate. Each has unique benefits and drawbacks, and understanding these can help you decide which fits best with your financial situation, risk tolerance, and goals.

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WiserAdvisor

MAY 26, 2023

It is essential to choose investments that match your risk appetite to avoid unnecessary stress and surprises later. A financial advisor can help you understand your investment risk tolerance. This article will focus on the risks of investing, how they impact you, and what you can do to determine your risk appetite.

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Integrity Financial Planning

OCTOBER 9, 2023

When talking about retirement financial planning, we often take investment strategy at face value. When it comes to retirement, there’s another aspect of income generation that is introduced. When it comes to retirement, there’s another aspect of income generation that is introduced.

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WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 31, 2023

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. Here are 5 benefits of hiring a financial advisor after you retire: 1.

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Integrity Financial Planning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Saving for retirement is a long-term endeavor. It requires a different perspective on your wealth and income that accounts for your needs in different stages of your life, from the beginning of your working years through your retirement. The Risk Bucket. The Safe Bucket. The Spend Bucket. The Importance of Balance.

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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! The 401(k) Plan 2. Traditional IRA 3.

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Carson Wealth

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Retirement is an exciting milestone—a time to leave behind the hustle and bustle of work and embrace a new chapter filled with more freedom and opportunities to enjoy life. Planning well in advance ensures that your retirement years will be financially secure, fulfilling, and less stressful than your working years.

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The Chicago Financial Planner

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Rather I suggest an investment strategy that incorporates some basic blocking and tackling: A financial plan should be the basis of your strategy. Any investment strategy that does not incorporate your goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance is flawed. Approaching retirement and want another opinion on where you stand?

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Inside Information

JUNE 25, 2024

For more years than I’d care to name, I’ve been trying to put my finger on exactly why I have a such a huge problem with the traditional (Think: Riskalyze, now Nitrogen) risk tolerance assessments in the financial planning profession. You can actually test various bear markets and adjust accordingly.)

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Nationwide Financial

JANUARY 25, 2023

Last year’s considerable losses and market fluctuations underscore the need for clients to assess their retirement plans to ensure it aligns with their objectives, financial situations, timelines, and attitudes toward market volatility. You can help them start the year right by conducting a retirement checkup.

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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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MainStreet Financial Planning

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

During recent conversations, I’ve come across several people unfamiliar with the concept of fee-only financial planning, let alone considering it as a feasible choice. To shed light on this, I want to articulate the distinctive approach we use at MainStreet Financial Planning.

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WiserAdvisor

MAY 22, 2025

With medical inflation outpacing general inflation, ignoring healthcare in your retirement plan is a risk no one can afford. Factoring in retirement healthcare costs is a smart move. And if you are unsure where to begin, talking to a financial advisor can help you build a more personalized and realistic retirement plan.

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Clever Girl Finance

DECEMBER 1, 2022

No one cares about your financial well-being more than you, so it's important to have a financial plan for yourself. Knowing how to make a financial plan will allow you to save money, afford the things you really want, and achieve long-term goals like saving for college and retirement. What is a financial plan?

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Integrity Financial Planning

JUNE 7, 2023

Investing in an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is an excellent way to save for retirement. Traditional IRAs offer immediate tax breaks, while Roth IRAs offer tax-free withdrawals in retirement. Your goals may be different depending on your age, retirement timeline, and lifestyle.

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Tobias Financial

APRIL 8, 2025

As stock prices swing and the cost of everyday goods edges upward, the uncertainty can feel overwhelming, especially for those who rely on a fixed income in retirement. The overall theme that were really getting at is you really have to be aware of your risk tolerance and your financial plan, Chad shared.

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BlueMind

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

However, it should be well understood that a client’s financial profile includes their risk tolerance and their risk capacity. In this article, although we will be focusing on the latter one and why it is significant to determine your client’s risk capacity let’s first understand the difference between the two.

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The Big Picture

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

It’s really important from a financial well-being point of view for people to have their own individual authentic goals hopefully baked into some form of a financial plan. Brian Portnoy : Investing outside of a well-defined financial plan is speculation. It was just more for the sake of more.

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WiserAdvisor

MAY 29, 2025

Retirement accounts : Opening an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is one of the smartest long-term moves you can make. Automatic investment plans : One of the easiest ways to stay consistent is to set up automatic transfers from your bank account to your investment account, ensuring youre always saving first.

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Integrity Financial Planning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The same way you prepare for the winter, you might have to prepare your retirement finances for a potential recessionary period. There is no simple fix for getting ready for a rocky economy – what is right for you may vary based on your unique financial situation, goals, and retirement timelines. What Can We Expect from the Markets?

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Clever Girl Finance

MARCH 19, 2024

No one cares more about your financial well-being than you, so having a personal financial plan is important. Knowing how to make a financial plan will allow you to save money, afford the things you want, and achieve long-term goals like saving for college and retirement. Table of contents What is a financial plan?

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Clever Girl Finance

MARCH 14, 2023

Common accounts that earn this sort of income include retirement accounts, like a 401(k) or IRA , savings accounts , or a general brokerage account that lets you sell and buy investment products like stocks, funds, etc. At the same time, you lower your exposure to the risks of each. Risk tolerance is simply a preference.

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