Tag: Retiree
Long-Term Care: Are You Planning or Just Hoping?
Some people plan for retirement, but not for long-term care. Learn how proactive custodial care planning can help you protect your assets, preserve dignity, and avoid costly mistakes.
Countdown to Retirement
Retirement is a well-deserved reward for a lifetime of hard work. But before you can fully embrace those golden years, some crucial planning is necessary. Here’s a roadmap to consider as you embark on this exciting new chapter.
How to Plan for Health Care Costs in Retirement
Planning for healthcare costs in retirement is essential but often overlooked. With an estimated $172,500 needed for medical expenses, understanding Medicare, supplemental insurance, and savings options like HSAs can help secure your financial future while maintaining your desired lifestyle.
Understanding the “Rule of 55” for Early Retirement
Retiring in your 50s might sound idyllic, but tapping into your retirement savings early can come with a hefty price tag. The IRS’s “Rule of 55” could be a potential workaround. This rule could exempt you from the 10% penalty under certain conditions.
Planning a Semi-Retired Life
The possibility of a delayed or semi-retirement is more relevant than ever. With many working from home, semi-retirement provides an opportunity to leverage these new possibilities to leave corporate life sooner and develop work/life balance at a younger age.
Financial Planning for Florida Transplants: What New Orlando Residents Should Know
Learn how moving to Florida affects your taxes, retirement strategy, insurance needs, and estate planning. A guide for new Orlando residents seeking fee-only financial planning support.
The Retirement Success Equation
The age-old question of whether $1 million is enough for retirement continues to spark debate, but the truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. It’s time to move beyond general guidelines and focus on a more personalized approach.
The Benefits of Donating Your RMDs to Charity
If you’re aged 70 ½ or older, you can consider a “charitable IRA rollover,” or qualified charitable distribution (QCD). Donating this way not only helps a worthy cause; it can also help you save on your taxes.
Why Money Alone Isn’t Enough: The Surprising Drivers of Retirement Happiness
A happy retirement is about more than money, it’s built on confidence, purpose, relationships, and thoughtful planning.
6 Things Surviving Spouses Need to Know About Social Security
Social Security’s rules for collecting benefits are complicated. Benefits for widows are calculated differently than traditional retirement benefits, so you need to be aware of a few key rules and strategies.
What Is This “Backdoor Roth IRA” and Is It For Me?
Learn how a Backdoor Roth IRA works and whether it’s a smart strategy for high‑income earners. Explore key differences between Traditional and Roth IRAs, tax implications, contribution rules, and how this approach may help strengthen your long‑term retirement plan.
High-Touch Retirement Planning in a High-Tech World Video from Savant Wealth Management
Watch the video “High-Touch Retirement Planning in a High-Tech World” to learn expert strategies on retirement. Get practical tips from Savant Wealth Management.