The Great Pension Shift: From Guaranteed Gold Watches to DIY Retirement
Remember your grandparents boasting about their “golden parachute” – the generous company pension plan waiting for them at retirement? Today, that picture is fading fast. The remaining recipients are government workers. Corporate America has shifted gears, leaving many wondering: where’s the safety net in this new retirement paradigm? It’s not just you feeling the impact […]
Adjusting Your Retirement Plan for 2024’s Economic Challenges
2024 could be an interesting year for investing retirement assets due to the uncertain market conditions that persistent inflation, earnings fluctuations, and a Presidential election will impact. So, the question is: “Will my current retirement plan protect the value of my assets in a prolonged down market?” This highlights why retirement planning in Roseville will […]
Ep 12: Empty Nesters – Balancing Financial & Personal Goals
On episode 12 of Your Financial Compass, Scott has some great advice for empty nesters. You might think your budget’s about to open up when the kids move out, but a recent study shows that parents don’t always end up with more money in their pockets. Scott explains the challenges of lifestyle inflation and gives some tips on where to invest those extra dollars if you’re able to stay disciplined.
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 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.
Ep 2: What Exactly is a Financial Plan?
The idea of a financial plan is familiar to everyone but how well would you be able to define exactly what that means? For many people, the financial plan is just a group of investments and savings accounts that they’re using to build a nest egg. But the truth is a comprehensive financial plan goes well beyond that.
Ep 1: Getting to Know Scott Vlahon and Chris Bulman
For this first episode, we will be joined by Chris Bulman, Founder and Leading Advisor at Bulman Wealth Group. Chris shares about himself and his family, as well as the history of Bulman Wealth Group. You will also get to learn who I am, and what I will be sharing with you on “Your Financial Compass”.
