Tax-Advantaged is Better than Tax-Deferred! Do you know the difference?
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Tax-deferred and tax-advantaged are two terms often used interchangeably and, as a result, often lead to a lot of confusion; but, the
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Tax-deferred and tax-advantaged are two terms often used interchangeably and, as a result, often lead to a lot of confusion; but, the
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Taking care of family does present its challenges; but, it can extremely rewarding – and a lot of fun! If you’re
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Getting ready to pull the retirement cord? In a previous post, I had talked about pension options – worth reviewing if that’s
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Getting ready to leave your company? Considering doing a rollover? This isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. While rolling over
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® The Society of Actuaries outlined 17 unexpected or shocking expenses during retirement in its 2015 Risks and Process of Retirement Survey.
Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF® Many years ago a prospective client told me his investment returns had averaged 25% per year over the past ten years. This
We all know the Fed target is 2% inflation; but, since COVID-19 and all the accompanying spending, it’s been tough going for the Fed. While the rate of inflation has been slowly declining, it’s still stubbornly around 3% – and with people living longer, it can still spell disaster for those facing retirement, especially with longer life expectancies.
Retirement milestones should actually begin the day you leave school and enter the workforce; but few people think about retirement at that age. They’re too busy starting careers. If they achieve early success, they won’t even be worried about retirement. It’s been my experience that it’s after age 50 they come through my door. By that time they’re done with stock tips and chasing rainbows. Age 50 has a way of making all of us start thinking.