Timing the Market, or time IN the markets? Key Takeaways from Timing the Market: 1. Missing just one day off the bottom can reduce returns by nearly 10% 2. Sharp market recoveries are more common than most investors think 3. Active managers often tend to underperform...
You Can Outlive Your Money Key take-aways: Planning the first few years of retirement might be easy. What will the last five years (or ten years) look like? You CAN outlive your money - the risk is real. Today, retirees may live into their 90s or even 100, increasing...
Avoid This Costly Retirement Account Mistake Key Take-aways from Avoid This Costly Retirement Account Mistake: Pre-tax savings help more when in higher tax brackets. Withdrawing early can cost dearly in penalties and taxes. Try to avoid this costly retirement account...
Trump Savings Account Key take-aways: No tax deduction for contributions Cash only (no appreciated stock deposits) Contributions: before age 18: only parents, guardians, or employers can contribute (up to $5,000/year) Contributions: after 18 ? only the account owner...
Trump Accounts Are Coming. Now What? Key take-aways: Ownership Structure: Trump Accounts are owned by the child, similar to a 529 college savings plan, emphasizing that they are primarily for retirement, not for college or home purchases. Account Features: These...
Savings Rate vs Rate of Return Key takeaways: Why savings rate matters more when choosing between savings rate vs rate of return How compound interest and contributions work together over decades Why you shouldn’t count on your investments to “bail you out” if you...
Reinvest Dividends or Take the Cash? Takeaways: Total return beats price return by factoring in dividends, which can meaningfully boost long-term gains. S&P 500 vs. NASDAQ: Over the past 5 years (up to August 2025), dividends helped the S&P 500 slightly...
Transfer on Death Accounts Transfer on Death (TOD) and Payable on Death (POD) accounts can unintentionally change inheritance plans. Life changes, such as selling a home, can shift large assets into TOD/POD accounts. Unequal distribution from TOD accounts can cause...
Preparing For Retirement - What Most People Forget About Retirement Takeaways: Retirement success depends on more than just the math. Your physical and mental well-being matter. Nearly 30% of adults over 70 struggle with basic mobility. Don’t let poor health limit...
Peace of Mind - working with an advisor: Vanguard Key Takeaways from the "Peace of Mind" video: Vanguard: 88% of advised investors working with an advisor feel more peace of mind vs. do-it-yourself. Working with a financial advisor saves an average of 2.2 hours/week...
