Ep 10: Can Buffer Funds Help During Market Turbulence?
Last year was a very turbulent year in the stock market and many people will look back on 2022 without many good things to say, but some positives emerged out of the turbulence. Today we’ll share one of those for us and that was our exposure to Innovator Funds.
Give the Gift of Financial Wellness to Future Generations
As you work your way towards retirement, chances are you have had to make a lot of financial decisions. It’s likely you have made a few misjudgments, such as splurging on frivolous items in your twenties or choosing a less-than-ideal payment plan for your car loan or mortgage. However, through your journey, you have gained […]
Ep 9: SECURE Act 2.0 – Retirement Changes You Need to Know
Another round of retirement changes are on the way after President Biden signed a spending bill in December 2022 that included the SECURE Act 2.0. Retirees and pre-retirees need to understand what this legislation means, how it might impact you, and what planning opportunities this could open up.
Ep 8: Pulling the Positives from a Negative Economy
It’s not news that the economy has been quite turbulent over the past year and there’s been plenty of negativity to sift through as an investor. We can’t ignore those negative elements but we want to turn that around today and focus on the positive side of the current market conditions.
Ep 7: What Exactly is a Trust?
Today we want to spend some time really delving into what a trust is and why someone would choose this over a will. To help us with this topic, we’ve invited Mike Bennett of MCB Estate Planning to the show. He’s one of our estate planning partners who has more than two decades of experience and understands the ins and outs of a well-constructed estate plan.
Index and Mutual Funds – Key Differences
While an index fund and a mutual fund may appear identical on the surface, there are numerous key differences between them that might be vital to your retirement portfolio. Both index funds and mutual funds diversify assets, and they are typically invested in a basket of stocks that aims to meet certain investment goals. Overview […]
Remember the Financial Fundamentals for a Sturdy Retirement
Having a strategy for how to invest your money so that you’re set for retirement is crucial to achieving the retirement you hope for. With no external income coming in, you’ll need to follow a new set of rules for managing your retirement income, expenses, and investments—not just to keep your portfolio growing—but to ensure […]
Ep 6: What to Know About Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
Since we get questions on RMDs quite a bit, let’s dive in a little deeper on what you need to know. What do these actually mean? Who does it apply to? How might it change in the coming years? We’ll answer those questions and more on this episode.
These 3 Retirement Birthdays Are Cause to Celebrate
Did you know that there are rules and regulations that can help you avoid higher taxes and penalty fees and help you structure your income to minimize taxes? Getting the most out of your retirement savings takes more than adjusting your portfolios. Know these 3 ages that can help you get the most out of […]
These 5 Risks Affect the Wealthy Retiree More Than You Thought
Having a great deal of wealth to preserve might seem straightforward. However, the quantity and value of assets you have to safeguard create unique difficulties that are specific to their wealth. There are numerous wealth-preservation and investment principles that are applicable to everybody—for instance, establishing a tax policy, assessing a portfolio’s risk exposure, and more—however, […]
