Retirement Planning has Lots of Moving Parts! Retirement planning can be one of the most stressful concerns for most Americans. Recent studies show that the average American has just over $100,000 in retirement savings while many rely solely on Social Security. It doesn’t need to be that way. If you plan properly using these mainRead More >
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Potential Tax Traps in Retirement
By Charles Sherry, M.Sc. and Mike Kastler, MSF A popular quote from one of our founding forefathers, Benjamin Franklin in 1789: Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Taxes can’t be avoided, but theyRead More >
Selling A Business – Retirement Planning Considerations
Selling a Business – Retirement Planning Considerations Before you pull the trigger on selling a business, there are some personal retirement planning considerations. What will you do with the proceeds? How will the sale of the business impact your retirement plan? Most business owners have a significant portion of their net worth tied up inRead More >
The Power of Financial Planning Software: Navigating Your Financial Future
Your Retirement is Not a Road Trip Vacation We’ve all been on the proverbial road trip heading somewhere you’ve never been and all of a sudden, you’re faced with a fork in the road. Quickly, we size up the situation and try to determine the best route possible. Which route will meet my goals? TheRead More >
6 Ways to a Happier Retirement
Picture this—it’s Friday afternoon, your work is done, and you have the weekend ahead of you. But what makes this weekend different than any other weekend is that you have scheduled a two-week vacation. You wish your colleagues well, they express similar thoughts, and you head toward freedom. Of course, you’re excited! Travel, new experiences,Read More >
Establishing Your Retirement Number: It’s Just NOT That Simple
Our introductory meeting had gone on for about twenty minutes when Gary interjected. “Look, I don’t want to get all complicated. I just want to know how much we need in order to retire. Bottom line! I don’t want a list of things to do that will complicate my life. If […] Source: Establishing YourRead More >