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How Lower Interest Rates Could Impact Your Money
The Federal Reserve recently announced their decision to lower interest rates, marking a significant shift in monetary policy. This change could have far-reaching implications—namely to your retirement finances if you rely on interest-earning accounts like money market accounts, CDs, and savings accounts.[1] The Impact on Interest-Earning Accounts Interest-earning accounts, known for their stability and, of late, their relatively higher yields, [...]
4 Reasons Your Retirement Needs a Healthcare Strategy
As you approach retirement, it’s easy to focus on financial planning, travel dreams, and leisure activities. However, one critical aspect that often gets overlooked is healthcare. A well-thought-out healthcare strategy can help to ensure you thrive in your retirement years without the burden of unexpected medical expenses or health-related issues. Here are four compelling reasons why you need a healthcare [...]
How to Turn Your Roth IRA into Regular Income
In retirement, prioritizing stability is crucial—not just the growth of your account value. While it’s tempting to focus on maximizing returns, the reality is that you need a reliable income stream to support your lifestyle and replace your paycheck. Relying on market fluctuations for your financial security can lead to uncertainty and stress. Instead, having a consistent monthly income allows [...]
The Fed Speaks, Earnings Release, and the Market Drops… But Your Retirement Finances Shouldn’t Care
In recent months, the financial landscape has been marked by unpredictability. The Federal Reserve's recent announcement to maintain interest rates at their current levels has left many investors on edge. While the Fed has signaled a cautious approach, it has not ruled out the possibility of economic struggles ahead, indicating a readiness to lower interest rates if necessary. This uncertainty [...]
10 Actions That Help You Pursue Financial Wellness
Establishing financial wellness is a personal, ever-changing state of being that enables one to exercise choice while feeling in control of finances. The individual determines financial wellness, which often includes working toward financial goals by completing specific actions. Some actions are time-sensitive, but others can occur anytime throughout the year. Here are ten actions that may help keep your finances [...]
Retirement Readiness for Generation X: Overcoming the “Sandwich Generation” Squeeze
As a financial advisor, I've had the privilege of working with many clients from Generation X—the often-overlooked cohort born between 1965 and 1980. And I can say with certainty that this generation is facing some unique challenges when it comes to preparing for retirement. Nearly half of Gen Xers, a staggering 48%, say they won't have enough money to enjoy [...]
Covering New Tax Proposals From the “Project 2025” Agenda
Project 2025, a policy blueprint developed by the Heritage Foundation, has stirred significant attention due to its controversial tax proposals. This 900-page mandate from the conservative think tank outlines profound changes that could fundamentally alter the federal government, including the tax system. Here's what you need to know about Project 2025 and its potential impact on taxes. What is Project [...]
Tax Strategies: How to Lower Your Tax Bill in Retirement
Given the constantly fluctuating economic climate, developing strategic planning methods to ensure a comfortable retirement has become more critical than ever. One such strategy to complement this is tax planning. Effective tax planning before and during retirement can enhance the longevity of your retirement savings by lowering your tax bill. Here are six tax-reducing strategies to consider now. Retirement account [...]
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