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How Much Does Having The ‘Right’ Capital Market Assumptions Matter In Retirement Planning?

Nerd's Eye View

"How much can I spend in retirement?" Advisors want to help clients set a secure, reliable retirement plan, yet even the most comprehensive assumptions will inevitably deviate from reality at least to some degree. Ideally, retirement spending would align perfectly with a client's needs – neither too much nor too little.

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Helping Clients Grasp Abstract Retirement Income Strategies With Historical Market Visualization

Nerd's Eye View

For many financial advisors, a core part of the retirement planning process involves simulating whether the client's assets will last through retirement. One way that advisors can help bridge this gap is by using Historical Market Visualization (HiMaV) as a more intuitive alternative for illustrating retirement income strategies.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (November 23–24)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: Why the announced acquisition of RIA custodian TradePMR by retail brokerage firm Robinhood could prove to be a boon for RIAs on TradePMR's platform, who could receive a wave of referrals from Robinhood's massive base of next-generation retail clients How Morningstar is cutting the "Medalist Ratings" of thousands of (..)

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A 3-Step Sales Process To Clearly Demonstrate Financial Planning Value To Prospects

Nerd's Eye View

Over the past decade, a growing number of advisors have expanded into offering comprehensive financial planning services, reflecting a shift that not only helps them stand out from (increasingly commoditized) portfolio management offerings but also supports clients' broader financial goals.

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Slumping Stocks and Inflation Slam Retirement Portfolios

Wealth Management

With markets sinking, it’s important to think carefully about where you draw money from and when you claim Social Security benefits.

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Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement?

A Wealth of Common Sense

Barry Ritholtz joined me on the show this week to discuss questions about timing market corrections with your savings account, how your portfolio should look heading into retirement, managing your parent’s financial plan and how to force yourself into splurging a little when you have more than enough money.

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Can You Live Off Dividends In Retirement?

Darrow Wealth Management

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. If you own 10,000 shares, you receive $40,000 in dividend income (before taxes) and have a portfolio currently worth $2M.