Ready For Retirement

Managing your cash reserves in retirement can get complicated quickly between living expenses, multiple income streams, taxes owed, etc. James explains how you should manage your cash reserves based on your financial plan and answers a listener’s question.Questions Answered:How do you incorporate cash needs and short-term assets into your bigger-picture portfolio?How does that change from working years into retirement years?Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:44 Listener question2:42 Review of the week4:09 Three “buckets”5:30 Other tax accounts6:57 Emergency fund7:51 Example10:39 Free access to your accounts12:45 Savings accounts14:37 Reframing your view16:14 Cash vs portfolio18:05 OutroCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️ Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!

When you retire, there are surprising things you’ll wish you knew beforehand. Unlike social security, IRAs, or Medicare, most people don’t often plan for the emotional and personal matters of retirement.James discusses the five things people often regret not understanding before retirement. Questions Answered:What do people regret not knowing before retirement?How can you avoid those mistakes?Timestamps:0:00 Intro3:20 Regret one5:54 Regret two7:42 Regret three9:14 Regret four11:34 Regret five13:45 Summary14:30 OutroCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️ Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!

James discusses a listener’s question about what to do with stock positions and single stock positions, explaining the pros and cons of holding a concentrated stock position. He highlights the importance of understanding tax implications and assessing your ability to handle financial and emotional implications.Questions Answered:What should you do when you have a large concentrated stock position from an investment perspective?How do you exit and diversify your position?Timestamps:0:00 intro3:59 Single concentrated stock positions4:47 The role of taxes7:07 What’s the biggest risk?7:52 Two examples12:10 Takeaway12:30 Other considerations15:35 JP Morgan study20:13 Here’s what I’ve noticed…21:46 Understanding risk24:16 What would I look at?25:52 OutroCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️ Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!

James debunks six popular rules of thumb that can actually do more harm than good when it comes to retirement planning. From the 100-minus-your-age stock allocation rule to the 70% to 80% income replacement myth, James breaks down why rules like these can be counterproductive and suggests alternative strategies that will help you create a personalized financial plan that meets your unique needs and goals. Questions Answered:Which rules of thumb should not be universally applied?What can you do instead?Timestamps:0:00 Introduction2:36 The First Rule5:57 The Second Rule9:04 The Third Rule11:48 The Fourth Rule14:04 The Fifth Rule 18:08 The Sixth Rule20:09 How to Measure Risk22:02 OutroCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️ Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!

In this episode, James tackles a listener’s question about investing a lump sum for his upcoming retirement. James analyzes one's situation and gives realistic insights on determining the right mix of stable and growth assets that will generate a rising income stream for the rest of your life. Tune in for tips on how to secure a comfortable retirement using a real-life example.Questions Answered:Should I invest lump sump sum or dollar cost average approach?How do I invest a lump sum once I receive the funds?What other planning points should I be aware of?Time stamps0:00 Intro0:45 Listener Question2:55 Summarizing4:10 Will You Be Okay?7:10 Make Sure That Number is Accurate8:20 4% Rule9:53 Guyton-Klinger Rule10:53 Two Things to Note13:30 You Need Income to Live on15:15 Part 2 of the Question: How to Invest the Lump Sum18:10 Dollar Cost Averaging21:06 Using An Example23:40 The Principle Is This27:00 Properly Addressing Risk28:50 Most People Do This…30:25 Back to the Listener Question31:00 Summary32:20 OutroCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️ Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!

Oftentimes we make decisions about our portfolios based on what we think is the smartest move. Yet when we do that, we can lose sight of the bigger picture. In this episode, we’ll discuss how the context in which you view your portfolio can steer your financial decisions for years to come.Questions answered:What’s the difference between financial strategy and financial tactics?What are the key pitfalls to avoid?Time stamps0:00 Intro1:15 Losing focus on the bigger strategy2:40 Example of focusing too much on tactics6:40 Your tactics would be…7:45 Why Roth conversions aren’t always the right choice8:50 Example of winning the battle but losing the war11:00 Make sure you’re prioritizing strategy11:20 Summary11:54 OutroCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️ Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!

You might be missing something if you're focusing only on your initial withdrawal rate......on today's episode, we'll cover what you might be missing, and how you can maximize your portfolio withdrawal strategy.Questions answered:What is the 4% rule and how does it apply to me?How should staggered income and expenses alter your withdrawal strategy?Time stamps0:00 Intro2:15 What is the 4% rule?4:00 Example of staggered income or expenses9:13 You might be limiting your withdrawals12:20 Staggered income and expenses13:15 Example of staggered income and expenses18:20 Looking at your portfolio differently19:09 Summary21:30 Conclusion22:38 OutroCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️ Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!

In this episode of Ready for Retirement, James discusses how 4 reasons to NOT do a Roth Conversion.Questions Answered: How to think through whether a Roth Conversion makes sense for youUnderstanding how to implement effective Roth Conversions How can your overall retirement strategy be improved?Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction 2:13 - Example4:25 - Plan for Conversions7:22 - Age / Life Expectancy10:19 - Not ONLY A Dollar Amount12:49 - RMDs14:58 - RMD Example17:02 - RMD Issue19:00 - Working With UsCheck out all of our podcast episodes and more on our YouTube channel here!LET'S CONNECT!FacebookLinkedInWebsiteENJOY THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode, subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google PlayCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️ Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!

In this episode of Ready for Retirement, James discusses how to protect your most important financial assets.Questions Answered: How should you think about protecting your most important financial assets?Understanding how to protect what's most important (your TIME)How can your overall retirement strategy be improved?Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction 2:13 - Downsides To Continuing Work4:25 - Savings/Bonuses6:55 - Financial/Personal8:50 - Wages12:03 - Financially Ready14:58 - How Much?!16:33 - TIME17:02 - Working With UsCheck out all of our podcast episodes and more on our YouTube channel here!LET'S CONNECT!FacebookLinkedInWebsiteENJOY THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode, subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google PlayCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️ Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!

In this episode of Ready for Retirement, James discusses how to protect your most important financial assets.Questions Answered: How should you think about protecting your most important financial assets?Understanding how to protect what's most importantHow can your overall retirement strategy be improved?Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction 1:30 - Income3:25 - Compounding5:04 - Take-Home Pay8:50 - Wage Increases10:03 - 1% Better13:58 - How Much?!16:33 - Summary of What's In Your Control19:35 - Working With UsCheck out all of our podcast episodes and more on our YouTube channel here!LET'S CONNECT!FacebookLinkedInWebsiteENJOY THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode, subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google PlayCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️ Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!