Each year, about two-thirds of Americans plan on making a financial-related New Year’s resolution for the year ahead, with just over 80% of them bailing on that resolution before January ends. Don’t bail on your financial resolution! Continue reading
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Understanding the Basics of Tax-Efficient Investing: A Guide for Investors
Investing wisely is about more than picking the right stocks or funds. It’s also about optimizing your returns by managing taxes. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting your investment journey, understanding the basics of tax-efficient investing is essential. … Continue reading
When Taking Social Security Early Makes Sense
Join us on this eye-opening episode of Retire Smarter as Tyler Emrick, CFA®, CFP® delves into the intriguing world of Social Security benefits. While delaying your benefit is often the obvious choice, we challenge conventional wisdom and explore scenarios where taking Social Security early can actually be a smart financial move. Continue reading
Constructing a Portfolio in Retirement
On this episode, hear Tyler Emrick, CFA®, CFP®, dive into these questions and, more broadly, how you should think about asset allocation — aka your “investment recipe”. Pay special attention to how aligning your financial life planning and your goals to your investment decisions is a critical step many misunderstand or overlook. Continue reading
8% Safe Withdrawal Rate In Retirement? What!!
Recently, famous radio show host and personal finance guru Dave Ramsey made headlines by saying he’s perfectly comfortable with an 8% withdrawal rate in retirement. Critics were quick to respond, calling his advice scary, dangerous, and just plain wrong. So, who’s right? Continue reading