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Should Al and Peggy in Illinois keep hammering pre-tax retirement savings, or should they pivot to post-tax Roth for better tax diversification? Which pension option is best for their early retirement plans? Long-term care insurance premiums are going up endlessly for Eloise in Connecticut. Is...
Pure’s Senior Financial Advisor, Taylor Rios, CFP®, shares five smart steps you can take now to prepare for long-term care and help safeguard your family’s future. Transcript Long-term care planning isn’t just about protecting your assets; it’s about protecting those closest to you. According to an AARP report, one in five adults in the U.S. […]
What does retirement at age 60 look like for Allison in Northern Virginia, or for YMYW listeners Jimmy and Rosalynn in Georgia, who are using our free retirement calculator at EASIretirement.com? Ingrid is using the EASIretirement.com calculator too – is she able to contribute more...
It’s a voice message extravaganza as Joe and Big Al talk about tax gain harvesting on Dante in New York’s daughter’s custodial account, and the tax impacts of Leon in Chicago investing in his brokerage account. The fellas also spitball on whether Michelle in San...
Joe and Big Al attempt to clearly and succinctly explain modified adjusted income for Medicare and IRMAA, and the pro-rata and aggregation rules for Roth conversions. Will a combat zone TSP transfer be subject to those rules? Plus, joint tenants with rights of survivorship vs....
Can multiple rental property losses be written off against other properties or income? What are the pros and cons of putting investment property in an LLC? How do you get the best tax breaks on rental real estate? How does real estate depreciation work? What...
The psychology of retirement: what if you’ve saved enough and you’re financially ready to retire, but you’re paralyzed by the idea of no longer earning and saving? Plus, a Roth conversion strategy when your income is too high to contribute to Roth. How to know...
As you age, your portfolio grows, but your time to spend it shrinks. So from a financial perspective, what is the ideal retirement age? Plus, if you aren’t seeking FIRE (financial independence, retire early) but instead have achieved FAHR (financial abundance, happily retired), should you...
In these volatile markets, pitches for fixed indexed annuities will be on the upswing. Here’s how to analyze them for yourself. Plus, CARES Act stimulus payments for kids, retirement account distributions, and rethinking your retirement savings strategy. Also, SECURE Act stretch IRA rules, evaluating long term care insurance options, and why thrift savings plan (TSP) […]
What does long term care insurance cover, and when? Under what circumstances do you need LTC insurance? Senior Financial Planner Allison Alley, CFP® lists the 6 activities of daily living and how they play into your long term care insurance plan, how premium costs are determined, and when you can file a claim against your […]
Understanding the various types of long-term care services and what those services may cost is critical as you consider your retirement approach. Join us for a free one-hour webinar to better understand the costs and benefits of long-term care. Viewers will learn… Various Long-Term Care Options How Much Long-Term Care Costs What Long-Term Care Policies […]
