Financial Planning Archive

next chapter; retirement planning; longevity

What’s Your Next Chapter? The Time To Plan For It Is Now

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Many people, prompted to think about how long they might stay at work, fall back on statistics they hear in the media. You know, the ideal retirement age is 65, maybe a few years more, tops. The thing is, that number made sense only briefly around the time the government was setting up Social Security,… Continue reading

 
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3 Questions Your Advisor Should Ask About Aging

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When we’re young, retirement can feel like a far-off concept, more fantasy than reality. It’s in our middle years that the reality of aging and approaching retirement starts to hit home. By “home,” I mean your actual home, if you live with or near your own aging parents. Many folks in their 40s and 50s… Continue reading

 

Managing the Risks and Taxes of Highly Appreciated Stock

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Investors who have done well over the years – whether through savvy stock picks, favorable market returns, or just good luck – often find themselves with a unique set of problems to deal with. After holding stocks for a long period of time and achieving substantial returns, investors may have two unexpected issues to be… Continue reading

 

Target Date Funds: Smart Investment or Hidden Danger?

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  Over half of non-retired Americans have a defined contribution pension plan through their employer (source: Federal Reserve), with the most common types being 401(k) and 403(b) plans. These employer-sponsored plans can be an excellent vehicle for individuals to save on taxes and put money aside to create a secure retirement. Unfortunately, many people in… Continue reading

 

Roth IRAs Can Transform Your Retirement Planning

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Savers maxing out their 401(k) plans are likely to hear about one strategy preached endlessly: open a Roth IRA or get taxed to death in retirement. It can get overblown, but there is a kernel of truth here. Having tax flexibility in your later years is a gift that keeps on giving. That is because… Continue reading

 

What to Know About 529 Accounts Owned by Grandparents & the New FAFSA

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Recently, rules have changed for 529 plans, and there is now a “Grandparent Loophole” that could be of benefit to you. What to Know About 529 Accounts Owned by Grandparents & the New FAFSA by Kathryn Flynn, February 19, 2024 529 plans are a popular way for grandparents to save for college and for good… Continue reading

 

Artificial Intelligence and the Rise of the Machines (in Your Portfolio)

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The era of Artificial Intelligence is here, and boy are people freaking out. AI is the application of mathematics and software code to teach computers how to understand, synthesize, and generate knowledge in ways similar to how people do it. AI is a computer program like any other – it runs, takes input, processes, and… Continue reading

 

Mastering Financial Independence: A Guide to the FIRE Movement and Early Retirement Strategies

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The term FIRE (also seen as FI/RE) stands for Financial Independence / Retire Early. It is a term that was coined in the 1992 book, Your Money or Your Life. Recently, the FIRE movement has experienced a comeback as the internet has enabled financial resources to be more readily available. Here at Rebalance, we prioritize… Continue reading

 

Save on Taxes and Increase Retirement Savings With Spousal IRA Contributions

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As tax season is currently in full swing, many individuals are looking for ways to lower their tax bill or increase their refund before the filing deadline of April 15, 2024. For some married couples, one excellent strategy for reducing taxes and boosting retirement savings is with spousal IRA contributions. What is a spousal IRA… Continue reading