This article is part two in a series, the previous article looked at three questions to help focus on the non-monetary goals in...

There are two main concerns for retirees when drawing down assets in retirement. The first is longevity risk which is whether they will have enough money to last their lifetime. The second is minimizing tax obligations to keep more of their retirement savings. Retirees need to consider a few key decisions to help navigate these two concerns. These include deciding on a safe withdrawal rate of savings in retirement, when to apply for Social Security Retirement Benefits and how

One of the key advantages of retirement plans like 401k accounts, Thrift Savings Plan for federal government employees or traditional...

The Biden Administration and Congress are working to impose new taxes particularly on higher income earners. This includes raising...

Investors often have a great plan to save for retirement, but neglect to consider how they will drawdown these assets in retirement. Some retirees also find the transition from asset accumulation to distribution to be a bit scary. This is understandable as these assets offer security and peace of mind. A successful retirement requires a proper distribution plan. The steps below will help you design a sustainable and tax efficient plan for drawing down your assets. Put Your Po

This article is the second in a series, please start with part 1. 6) Don’t Hold Too Much Cash Some investors become more risk averse as...

As you reach age 50 it is time to get serious about your eventual transition to retirement or semi-retirement. Consider these ten factors...

Overview of 1031 Exchange Real estate investors who want to sell a property without having to pay capital gains can use a 1031 exchange....

Is $2 Million Enough to Retire? We have all seen the articles questioning if a certain sized portfolio is enough to retire. Whether it is $1 million, $2 million, or $5 million, this is really not the right question to be asking. The ability to retire is not based on portfolio size, it is based on a retiree's annual household spending and the amount of income generated from their portfolio. To prevent surprises in retirement it is also important to assess how retirement funds