Tag: Retirement Planning

Gearing Up for a Successful Retirement [On-Demand Webinar]
In this on-demand webinar, you’ll learn about essential tools, strategies, and insights to help you make the most of your retirement, no matter how close you are.

Managing Healthcare Costs in Retirement
A confluence of factors – longevity, inflation, a confusing healthcare landscape, and the limitations of Medicare – can have a significant effect on a person’s ability to afford their medical expenses in retirement. In fact, it’s a topic that concerns many Americans.

Key Habits of Successful Retirees [On-Demand Webinar]
Are you ready to make the most of your retirement years? Watch this dynamic on-demand webinar designed to equip you with the tools and strategies to help maximize your retirement experience.

3 Questions to Answer to Determine If You Still Need Life Insurance
Are you still paying for life insurance? It might be time to reassess. By answering three simple risk-management questions, you can determine if you still need this coverage—or if it’s unnecessary.

Confident Spending in Retirement [On-Demand Webinar]
Saving for retirement requires delaying gratification, but that habit can become so ingrained that spending in retirement feels uncomfortable. Watch Financial Advisor Joel Cundick discuss shifting from saving to spending with purpose and confidence.

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.

Receiving Social Security? A New Rule Could Impact Your Payments
The Social Security Administration has announced a significant policy change regarding benefit overpayments, effective March 27, 2025, which may substantially impact Social Security beneficiaries.

With Stocks in Turmoil, Pretend You’re a McDonald’s Franchise Owner
During periods of market volatility, it’s easy to feel anxious about your investments. However, stepping back and viewing investing as long-term ownership—much like running a successful business—can provide valuable perspective and confidence.

The FIRE Movement Redefined: Lessons on Money, Purpose, and Happiness
The FIRE movement redefined retirement by emphasizing aggressive saving and investing. However, many early retirees discovered that financial freedom alone wasn’t enough—navigating the psychological and emotional aspects of retirement proved equally essential.

Creating a Retirement Budget
A well-structured budget is key for planning a relaxing retirement. Key components: Understand your retirement income, categorize expenses, and track spending. Be flexible and set clear financial goals.

The Range of Possible Outcomes You Must Know
Many investors fall short of market-level returns because of a misunderstanding of the relationship between risk and return. Higher expected returns typically come with increased short-term volatility. Gaining a historical perspective helps investors to navigate market fluctuations with discipline and informed decision-making.

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.