President Trump’s newly proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) is making headlines, and retirees might want to pay close attention. Aimed at expanding the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), this sweeping legislation includes a mix [...]
Tax season is behind us, but for pre-retirees—those within 10-15 years of retirement—this is the perfect time to reassess financial strategies. The decisions you make now can significantly impact your retirement lifestyle, taxes, and financial security. Here [...]
Birthdays in retirement aren’t just a reason to celebrate—they’re also checkpoints that can unlock new financial opportunities (or trigger important deadlines). From Social Security eligibility to Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), several key ages mark turning points in [...]
Imagine this: You check your retirement account and see a drop in value. Your stomach tightens. Thoughts race through your mind: Should I sell now before it gets worse? Is my retirement in danger? If you’ve ever [...]
Picture this: Jim and Linda, both 67, just retired after decades of hard work. They planned carefully, saved consistently, and looked forward to enjoying their golden years. But then came a market downturn. Suddenly, their portfolio dropped [...]
As a new administration weighs its stance on tariffs, it’s worth considering how these policies may affect retirees and their financial plans. Tariffs, often described as taxes on imported goods, are actually taxes imposed on U.S. companies [...]
Imagine transitioning into retirement not as a sudden leap but as a gradual, comfortable glide. This approach, known as phased retirement, is gaining popularity. It allows people like you to reduce working hours over time, allowing a [...]
Many seek financial professionals to help them with investment guidance and financial management. This management involves reviewing investments, savings, insurance, and other elements as they work toward their goals. However, not all financial professionals are created equal. [...]
Catching up on retirement savings can feel daunting, especially if you've started late. However, with strategic planning and commitment, it's entirely possible to build a comfortable nest egg for your future. Here are five actionable steps to [...]
Retirement planning can sometimes feel like trying to hit a moving target. Policies change, rules shift, and retirees often find themselves needing to adapt their strategies to keep pace. Many recent policy changes affecting retirement have many [...]
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Six fundamental financial planning considerations include but are not limited to Longevity, Liquidity, Inflation, Market, Mortality, and Taxes.
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Get a Clear Understanding of Your Financial Life
First, we gain a thorough understanding of your current financial situation, goals, objectives, risk tolerance, and the key considerations that should be addressed in your retirement strategy.
Six Fundamental Financial Planning Considerations
Six key financial planning considerations can impact your financial goals now and in the future. The question is not if these will affect your finances, but to what degree. We evaluate your sentiment toward each consideration and quantify the potential effects on your assets over time. This allows us to build customized strategies to help you achieve your financial objectives for retirement.
Outliving financial assets as the result of a longer life.
Limited access to assets to meet life’s unexpected financial needs.
Reduction in real purchasing power as the result of increasing cost of living.
Unexpected reduction in the value of financial assets at the time of withdrawal.
Loss of financial assets as the result of a partner’s or spouse’s death.
Decreasing income and assets and/or the impairment of legacy assets from increasing taxes.
