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Did you know that your Social Security benefits can be taxed? That’s right, as much as 85% of your Social Security benefits—money that you put away over your entire career—could be subject to taxation when you receive the benefits in retirement. This worksheet helps you figure out if …

In many cases, our parents, grandparents, and great grandparents started collecting their Social Security benefits as late in life as possible. Their generations believed it was a great way to maximize their benefits. As younger generations, we have spent our entire lives listening to their …

The transition from employment to retirement can be complex. For decades, employees and business owners received either a regular paycheck or earnings from self-employment. Suddenly, that will slow or stop. Not only will cash inflow stop, but you will also be taking money out of all these a …

IRMAA, or the income-related monthly adjustment amount, is an extra amount you need to pay on top of Medicare Part B and Part D premiums based on your income. It’s never too early to start planning for these additional payments. This guide will help you identify some IRMAA planning points a …

It’s a concept that is all too important as 4 in 10 Americans are at risk of running out of money in retirement. The landscape changes when you retire. Your goal now is to conserve, grow, maintain and otherwise hold onto what you already have. 

Imagine yourself on your last ride home from work on the day you retire. The cardboard box is in the backseat, your gold watch is on your wrist and you realize you don’t have to wake up to an alarm clock tomorrow. Are you ready? Is your plan in place? Is that fear or excitement fluttering i …

Thinking about retiring soon? Make sure you’re prepared for the big transition by watching our What You Need to Do Leading Up to Retirement webinar, now available on-demand.   

The SECURE Act and SECURE 2.0 Act have affected millions of Americans inheriting or leaving behind a retirement account. While required minimum distributions (RMDs) for the account owner are delayed, there is now a 10-year window for many people who inherit these accounts to take their dist …

In this episode, Grant and Bill discuss how comfy is your cash cushion, why are buffered ETF’s so popular, do you know all about retirement, and fewer people are retiring to the beach.

Wondering how to prepare for retirement the smart way? You’re not alone. Whether your dream is to travel the world, spend time with grandkids, or simply enjoy a slower pace, retirement is one of life’s biggest transitions—and it deserves a solid plan.