Tag: Retiree
How to Evaluate Buying vs. Renting Your Vacation Home
Deciding whether to buy or rent a vacation home? Explore key trade-offs, costs, and lifestyle factors to help guide a more thoughtful, long-term decision.
Retirement Rules: Which to Follow, Which to Rethink
Retirement rules can offer a starting point, but your goals, risk tolerance, income needs, and withdrawal strategy should guide your investing decisions.
Are Target-Date Funds Enough for Retirement?
Target-date funds are common in 401(k)s. Learn how glide paths, inflation, and longevity factor into retirement planning.
Don’t Sabotage Your Financial Future by Overbuying on a Home
Thinking of upgrading your home? Learn why overspending can jeopardize retirement and how smart planning keeps your financial future secure.
Avoiding Loneliness in Retirement
Retirement can be a wonderful time to pursue your passions and enjoy life. However, it can also be a time when you feel lonely and disconnected from the world around you. Here are some steps you can take to stay engaged.
Why Boring Investing Often Works Best in Retirement
Why we believe diversification, discipline, and so-called boring investments often matter most for retirees focused on income and long-term stability.
Income Distribution in Retirement
Life transitions can be difficult and one that is often underestimated is retirement. When the day finally comes, most retirees are unprepared for what happens next.
Evolving Your Financial Mindset: The Path from Accumulation to Distribution
As retirees shift from saving during the accumulation phase to spending in the distribution phase, they frequently face emotional hurdles and uncertainties. In this FAQ, we explore typical concerns and present practical strategies to help navigate this pivotal life transition.
Can I Still Retire in a Down Market? | Ask a Savant Financial Advisor
The fear of a market downturn often paralyzes retirees. But bear markets are a normal part of investing. The key to a successful retirement isn’t avoiding them, but being prepared for them.
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.
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.