Retirement Planning
7 min read
17 Mar 2021
Things You Should Remember About Automatic IRAs
Retirement savings have always been a complicated topic for investors. The fixed set of procedures requires the knowledge of different retirement accounts, tax benefits and liabilities, contribution rules and withdrawal limits, as well as growth opportunities. Picking the ideal investment instrument is crucial as your future can depend on it. Insufficient savings can create a […]
19 min read
01 Mar 2021
Taxation of Retirement Plan Benefits
The purpose of this text is to explore the tax treatment of distributions from qualified retirement plans, whether they were established by the individual or by an employer. Tax deductible savings and tax deferred income Qualified retirement savings plans are savings plans that are encouraged by the tax laws, but which are subject to certain […]
6 min read
22 Jan 2021
Should Your Portfolio Become More Conservative as You Approach Retirement?
Ideally, your portfolio grows with you. How you invest depends a lot on your age, and hence, your portfolio eventually shapes and looks different according to your life stage. Conventional wisdom suggests making your portfolio more conservative as you get older and approach retirement. It may be advisable to rebalance your asset allocation, lower the […]
6 min read
18 Dec 2020
What Are Good Tax Strategies for Retirement Income – Tips and Guide
Taxes affect your income while you are working, as well as after you retire. According to a recent survey of nearly 130,000 American consumers, an average American pays nearly $10,500 in income taxes annually, which is nearly 14% of an American household budget. It is prudent to build-up a strong corpus for your retired years by investing […]
7 min read
24 Nov 2020
Are You Ready to Retire? 6 Important Factors to Assess Your Retirement Readiness
Retirement readiness measures how equipped you are to comfortably live the golden years of your life. It estimates your financial preparedness and the degree to which you can support your current standard of living after you retire. According to the 2019 Consumer Finances Survey of the Federal Reserve, in households governed by a person between […]
5 min read
28 Sep 2020
Importance of Investing Acumen for a Secure Retirement
Everybody dreams of living a comfortable life when they grow old and have no regular source of income. For this, some start planning for their retirement when young, while others begin at a later time in their life. But irrespective of the age, efficient retirement planning requires investing acumen. Since most of your retirement planning […]
5 min read
01 Aug 2020
Transitioning From A Saver To A Spender In Retirement
Studies suggest that it takes 21 days to form a habit. This is why financial advisors often ask their clients to steadily save for at least a month to get into the habit of saving regularly. As hard as it is to build habits, it is equally tough to get rid of them. When people […]
5 min read
28 Jul 2020
Do You Need to Rejig Your Financial Plan Because of the COVID-19 Crisis?
The global pandemic of COVID-19 has spiked volatility and given rise to several grave concerns. Its impact on the health and mental well-being of people is one side of it. The other equally serious implication is on the financial health of the economy. The world is facing a financial crisis for which no one was […]
4 min read
02 Jul 2020
3 Bad Financial Habits That Can Endanger Your Retirement Plan
The road to retirement seems straightforward and simple. One needs to have a steady job, save as much as possible, invest in safe stocks and bonds, and keep their expenses in check. However, despite knowing these basics, not all people reach the finish line with flying colors. Many struggle to keep up with these habits. […]
5 min read
15 Jun 2020
4 Things You Can Learn from COVID-19 to Improve Your Retirement Plan
COVID-19 has affected the global community. With more than 6.6 million cases around the world, the pandemic has caused many serious implications. The impact has not only been on the physical or mental health of people but has also affected their financial well-being. The crisis has become one of the most critical challenges faced by […]
5 min read
08 Jun 2020
The Effect of COVID-19 on Retirement Planning
For those who do not have a retirement plan in place, this might be the right time to make one. With many uncertainties lurking around, the formulation of a concrete retirement strategy has become a necessity. The idea behind a retirement plan is to secure the future and make sure that when one is not […]
5 min read
01 Jun 2020
Bucket Strategy in Retirement Planning and Its Suitability
What is the bucket strategy? Bucket strategy was introduced in 1985 by financial planning expert, Harold Evensky. Under this approach, the retirement portfolio is divided into three accounts, which are referred to as buckets. Retirement assets are allocated to each bucket in a predetermined proportion. The risk and returns associated with each bucket are different. […]
4 min read
01 Apr 2020
Can Immediate Annuities Feature in Your Retirement Plan?
Retirement planning is essential for sustaining a balanced and comfortable life in your later years. People are generally inclined towards traditional retirement options like 401(k)s, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), Roth IRAs, mutual funds, fixed income plans, and general retirement accounts. However, there is one more option that can feature in your retirement plan. Immediate annuities […]
5 min read
30 Mar 2020
What Counts as Compensation (Earnings) for IRA Contributions?
Retirement is an important phase of life, and regardless of your current net worth, financial planning for your retirement years is necessary. Planning for your golden years is just like planning for any other important long-term goal. It requires decades of hard work, strong resolution, and a mindset to build a sizeable corpus which would […]
4 min read
27 Mar 2020
Comparison of The Two Retirements: FIRE and Traditional Retirement
Retirement is a phase when you intend to lead a comfortable and peaceful life after working hard for many years. To have a comfortable retired life when you no longer receive a regular salary or earn a fixed income, it is important to plan appropriately and save consistently. But with changing times, the idea of […]
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