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How the Monte Carlo Simulation can help plan your retirement
Investment Strategies

How the Monte Carlo Simulation Can Help You Plan for Retirement

“Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.” -Franklin D. Roosevelt Concerned about the outlook for

Gen x and the path to penalty free withdrawals
Retirement PlanningTax Planning

Retirement Funds Alert: Gen Xers and the Path to Penalty-Free Withdrawals

As Generation X approaches key age milestones, many are discovering that they can access their retirement funds without incurring penalties. At ages 59 1⁄2 for traditional IRAs and 55 for

Healthcare costs and Taxes in Retirement
Tax Planning

Navigating Healthcare Costs and Taxes in Retirement

“Retirement is not a life without purpose; it is the ongoing purpose that provides a meaningful life.” -Robert Rivers Concerned about health care costs in retirement? A 65-year-old couple might

How much cash should I have before Retirement
Financial Wellness 101Retirement Planning

How Much Cash Should I Have on Hand Before Retirement?

“Wealth is the ability to truly experience life. Being rich isn’t about owning things; it’s about being able to do things and enjoy experiences.” -Jim Rohn “How much cash should

Tax-efficient Retirement
Tax Planning

Withdrawal Tactics for Tax-Efficient Retirement

“Don’t simply retire from something; have something to retire to.” -Harry Emerson Fosdick Are you approaching retirement and wondering how to keep more of your hard-earned money? Tax-efficient withdrawal strategies

Reimagine Retirement Savings
Retirement Planning

Fifty Years Later, It’s Time to Reimagine Retirement Savings

It’s hard to believe it’s been fifty years since Congress passed the landmark retirement law that gave us 401(k) and I.R.A. accounts. While these accounts were designed to help Americans

Are Money Markets Safe for Retirement
Investment StrategiesRetirement Planning

Are Money Market Funds Safe for Retirement? The Truth Big Banks Won’t Tell You

“A wise person should have money in their head, but not in their heart.” -Jonathan Swift Are money market funds safe? Will they increase my retirement score? In most cases,

IRS tax rate schedules
Tax Planning

IRS Tax Rate Schedules: What Are They & How Do They Affect Your Retirement?

“Retirement is wonderful if you have two essentials – much to live on and much to live for.” -Unknown What do tax brackets have to do with retirement? If you