Retiring With Enough

Explore the necessity of estate documents and why they should be updated, especially after major life changes. Learn about the importance of wills in preventing intestacy issues and providing guardianship. Discover the various types of Powers of Attorney and their implications, including durable vs. springing options. Get insights on structuring legacy gifts and understanding recent tax law changes impacting estate planning. Finally, hear valuable tips on creating advanced medical directives and the importance of HIPAA releases.

Send us a textMultiple accounts mean more complicated record keeping, retirement planning, and tax preparation. The bottom line is, it’s just harder to keep track of multiple accounts across multiple platforms.Is it time to consolidate financial accounts?If you’d like to be a part of a free online retirement community, join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/399117455706255/?ref=share

Send us a textManaging expectations is not about reaching a particular goal, or even attaining a certain financial level.  Managing expectations has much more to do with mindset and happiness. If you’d like to be a part of a free online retirement community, join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/399117455706255/?ref=share

Send us a textJoin Kevin Lyles, CRPC™ and me as we provide a long form discussion about choosing where to live in retirement.If you’d like to be a part of a free online retirement community, join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/399117455706255/?ref=share

The discussion dives into the shift from a one-size-fits-all mentality to one tailored for individual needs. It explores how this change enhances personal engagement and skill development. Peter highlights the efficiency that came with a uniform approach, reflecting on its benefits for previous generations. Technology plays a key role, allowing for infinite customization in work and personal choices. The conversation also weighs the trade-offs between efficiency and individuality, considering the future impacts of consumerism and AI.

Send us a textIn a world filled with noise, the absence of noise can be very disconcerting. It’s hard for many people to become quiet internally and externally. If you’d like to be a part of a free online retirement community, join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/399117455706255/?ref=share

Send us a text“The more you leave out, the more you highlight what you leave in.” -Henry GreenOver the three years I have been doing this podcast, I've stated that I am a DIY (do-it-yourself) investor with over 50 years of investing experience.  This was a true statement until a couple of months ago.If you’d like to be a part of a free online retirement community, join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/399117455706255/?ref=share

Send us a textWhat happens when your partnership with risk no longer works? How do you dissolve the partnership? This process is termed portfolio de-risking.If you’d like to be a part of a free online retirement community, join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/399117455706255/?ref=share

Send us a textEstimated taxes and tax payments are some of the most misunderstood tax requirements taxpayers face. Payment of estimated taxes is more problematic for retirees who never paid estimated taxes during their working careers!If you’d like to be a part of a free online retirement community, join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/399117455706255/?ref=share

Send us a textIn a recent Podcast I discussed the relative merits of a Roth IRA.  Many factors determine whether or not Roth IRA contributions make sense. The account holder’s age, tax bracket, net worth, risk tolerance, and available cash are important in establishing a Roth IRA.One of the most important factors to consider is age. As someone ages, it becomes less advantageous to contribute to a Roth IRA. There is a crossover point where the disadvantage of initially paying taxes outweighs the advantage of tax-free growth. If you’d like to be a part of a free online retirement community, join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/399117455706255/?ref=share