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Only 33% of U.S. adults have created estate planning documents1. While it’s understandable that estate planning can feel uncomfortable to think about—and even harder to discuss—it’s something you shouldn’t delay. Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy or the elderly, it’s essential for everyone. Pure’s Senior Financial Advisor, Phillip Chinothai, CFP®, AIF®, outlines three key […]
You don’t need to be wealthy to need an estate plan. It’s simply a blueprint to ensure your wishes are followed if you pass away or become unable to make decisions. Pure’s Senior Financial Advisor, Robert Canavan, CFP®, AIF®, shares key reasons to create an estate plan—and how it can help you avoid future issues […]
Will your taxes go up? Stay the same? Go down, even? Jeffrey Levine is Chief Planning Officer at Focus Partners, Professor of Practice in Taxation at the American College of Financial Services, and the Lead Financial Planning Nerd at Kitces.com. In other words, he’s one of the savviest tax minds in the country. Jeff returns to the show today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 524 with Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA, with his thoughts on what will happen to taxes under the new administration, saving for retirement in a Roth IRA vs. a traditional IRA, managing inherited retirement accounts, and the future viability of Social Security. Plus, what should you do with required minimum distributions (RMDs) when you don’t need the money to live on? How do you calculate the maximum amount you should convert from your retirement account to a tax-free Roth account, and how much should you convert – or not – to keep RMDs under control? Finally, how can minor beneficiaries avoid probate?
Martin and Caterina in Green Bay are in their 40s and haven’t yet saved a million bucks. Are they on track to retire at age 58? Can Piggie and Kermit in California retire today at ages 50 and 57 and still build wealth for their children? Can Galahad and Zoot in Chicago retire early in their 50s, or do they need to keep working? Do Bo and Daisy have enough saved to retire now at 61 and 56? Plus, Chuck in South Carolina asks, if you can retire early, why wouldn’t you?
Updated for 2025 Want to learn the little-known secrets to help you prepare for retirement? This Retirement Readiness Guide includes 7 important and simple plays to help you get retirement ready despite the uncertainties that we may face. Planning for your retirement is something that takes time, so start today for a bright future tomorrow. […]
Change is the only constant in life, making it essential to prepare for the unexpected as we step into the new year. Pure’s Financial Advisor, Robert Lucente, CFP®, shares actionable steps to help you navigate financial challenges and build a solid foundation for 2025 and beyond. Transcript Uncertainty is a part of life, particularly in […]
The holiday season is a great time to focus on giving back, so have you considered strategies to maximize the impact of your charitable donations? Pure’s Senior Financial Advisor, Allison Alley, CFP®, AIF®, shares six practical steps to help you plan your giving to ensure your contributions make a meaningful difference to the causes and […]
As year-end approaches, many look to maximize tax deductions through charitable giving. Donating highly appreciated assets, such as stocks or real estate, through a charitable remainder trust (CRT) is an effective strategy. Pure’s Financial Advisor, Michael, CFP®, AIF®, highlights how CRTs offer tax and estate planning benefits while allowing you to support a cause you […]
Should Terry and his siblings take out a whole life insurance policy on their parents before they inherit their folks’ $10 million worth of farmland? Is Terry on track for retirement? Plus, should Fred and Wilma use their 401(k) money for living expenses to bridge the gap until they collect Social Security benefits? Should Glen claim his Social Security at age 65 and use it to fully fund his wife’s Roth IRA? When should Bill take his Social Security and should he do Roth conversions? Finally, should Maya include home equity in her retirement savings? Should Jack pay off his mortgage or stash his cash in a brokerage account and refinance his house later?
Attorney Nicole Y. Newman specializes in estate planning, dedicating her practice to guiding clients through the complex and often confusing process of balancing family protection, wealth preservation, and family values. In this webinar, you will learn how to avoid 10 common estate planning mistakes to protect your assets and legacy. Outline 00:00 – Intro 0:31 […]
Wealth transfer planning is complicated, involving various factors like taxes, family dynamics, and financial goals. It requires careful navigation to ensure a smooth transition of assets. Pure’s Financial Advisor, Robert Lucente, CFP®, CFA® charter, guides you through essential steps to transfer your wealth to the next generation. FREE GUIDE | Estate Plan Organizer Transcript Baby […]
Estate planning is crucial for ensuring your assets and wishes are honored after you’re gone. Avoiding common mistakes is essential to protect your assets and retirement plans. Pure’s Associate Advisor, Patrick Robinson, CFP®, shares four key errors to watch out for. Not Having an Estate Plan Doing It Yourself Not Appointing the Right Trustee and […]
Your estate includes your valuable possessions and crafting a well-defined estate plan is crucial for preserving your legacy and ensuring your family’s financial security. Whether you’re initiating an estate plan or revising an existing one, Pure’s Financial Advisor, Joe Sanchez, CFP®, AIF®, leads you through each step, so you can navigate the process with assurance […]
You’ve spent your entire life saving for the future. Don’t pay to let the courts decide what happens to your money when you’re gone! Learn from Joe Anderson, CFP® and special guest Allison Alley, CFP® how to avoid common will and trust mistakes that can lead to an expensive and overly complicated estate plan. Estate […]
If you knew exactly when you were going to die, so many financial decisions would be simple. But generally, we don’t, so today Joe and Big Al spitball on death, taxes, and trust issues – of the estate planning variety. Fair warning, it’s “the dark show” today on YMYW, as the fellas discuss cancer trust funds, making your trust the beneficiary on your retirement accounts, when and how to take Social Security benefits and pension options, and a few different Roth conversion strategies taking into account the 5-year rules for withdrawals, and potentially donating required minimum distributions to charity rather than doing conversions.
