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Consumer prices and producer prices are soaring and the Federal Reserve has increased interest rates. Brian Perry, CFP®, CFA®, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at Pure Financial Advisors, explains how inflation and the Fed are impacting your retirement investment portfolio, and how you can react intelligently. Outline: 00:14 – Inflation and the Fed […]
How does Social Security work for self-employed small business owners? Is there a solo 401(k) that allows after-tax contributions? How much cold, hard cash should you keep on hand? Why do advisors suggest buying a fixed indexed annuity, and how do qualified charitable distributions work? Finally, is it a good idea to pre-pay the mortgage on a real estate investment, and how do you calculate the tax on a home you inherited?
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Richard Alexander, CFP®, AIF®, takes you through step by step: Step 1: How much do you have saved toward retirement? Step 2: How much do you plan to spend in retirement? Step 3: Add up the income streams you’ll have coming in during retirement Step 4: Calculate the difference between your income and spending Step […]
A lot of people have no idea how to determine if they’re ready to retire. Annie Chen, CFP®, AIF® will show you in just a few simple steps how to at least determine if you’re on track, along with a few additional considerations to help your transition into retirement go more smoothly. If you haven’t […]
From the rise and fall of the individual stocks to get-rich-quick tales of crypto currencies – many people are looking for a short-term solution to a long-term planning problem… and playing the retirement lotto. Financial professionals Joe Anderson and Alan Clopine discuss ways to avoid the retirement lottery and they guide you through strategies for […]
Crypto for beginners: what should you consider before you do any cryptocurrency trading? Brian Perry, CFP®, AIF®, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at Pure Financial Advisors outlines the crypto pros and cons. Using the five-year returns of Bitcoin to illustrate the excessively high volatility of digital currencies, Brian discusses whether cryptocurrency effectively functions […]
“Our young people are far more capable and far more aware of the world around them than we give them credit for. So start early, and don’t be afraid to have tough conversations about money.” – Sidd Vivek, President and CEO, Junior Achievement of San Diego April is Financial Literacy Month, highlighting the importance of […]
April is Financial Literacy Month! Starting your career, getting your first job, or just getting started managing your money? David Cook, CFP®, explains how increasing your knowledge of earnings and income, spending, saving, investing, borrowing and debt is an important part of your financial journey. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES: • Investment […]
April is Financial Literacy Month, an effort to highlight the need for more financial education for both adults and our nation’s youth. Why is it important for young people to understand and be able to use financial skills like managing money, budgeting, and investing? According to the ChooseFI Foundation: 74% of teens don’t feel confident […]
Russia and Ukraine, stock market volatility… learn how the latest events and market moves impact you. What could be next for the economy? What investment opportunities are available? Are there financial moves to consider making now? Brian Perry, CFP®, CFA® serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at Pure Financial Advisors. Questions Answered: […]
When deciding whether to claim Social Security early, how do taxes figure into the analysis? If Social Security creates too much provisional income so that you have to pay tax on your Social Security benefits, does it make sense to claim Social Security early? If you apply for Social Security at age 70 and learn you could’ve taken spousal benefits for four years, are you owed that money? Plus, a listener takes issue with YMYW’s dollar-cost averaging discussion. But first, how long did the recovery from the 1929 stock market crash really take, and do higher yield investments early in retirement offset sequence of returns risk?
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The word “taxes” may not be on the top of everyone’s list of favorite things to address. But, with some forward-looking preparations, managing your taxes does not have to be burdensome with the help of this tax planning guide. In this guide, you’ll learn… Important Tax Deadlines 2022 Tax Brackets Strategic Tax Planning Preparing for […]
How statistically and practically difficult is market timing? What factors should you consider when choosing large-cap value funds? Should a $100,000 inheritance be invested in tax-deferred, taxable, or tax-free accounts? Plus, Backdoor Roth vs. Roth conversions; rules, limits, and strategies for 401(k) and IRA contributions; moving retirement money between custodians like Vanguard and Fidelity; and some negative but very entertaining listener comments.
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There are two main classifications to understand when investing in the US and foreign countries: Developed Markets & Emerging Markets. How do they differ, and what investing risks are involved? Ryan Miiller, CFP®, financial planner at Pure Financial Advisors, explains the differences to help you properly diversify your retirement investment portfolio. DOWNLOAD | Beyond Borders: […]
International investing has become a component to achieving strong portfolio diversification. While the benefits are lucrative, you must pay attention to the risks as well. Peter Keller, Senior Financial Planner, CFP®, AIF® explains how investment in foreign securities serves as part of an overall investing strategy. DOWNLOAD | Beyond Borders: Global Investing Guide Subscribe […]
