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Sequence of Returns Impact Regarding the sequence of returns, here are some key takeaways: 1. **Sequence of returns matters in retirement planning,** but it's unpredictable and out of our control. The impact of market performance in the early years of retirement can...

  Super Catch Up Contributions Here are some key takeaways: 1. Super catch up contributions: Starting in 2025, individuals turning 60 can save an additional $11,250 per year over the normal limit in their workplace retirement accounts for ages 60-63. 2. Increased...

Our Rental Property - Should We Sell? Case Study Key Takeaways: - The folks in this case own two homes: their primary residence - The rental property has $125,000 equity and $310,000 value - They make $90,000 gross income per year and live month-to-month with $5,000...

Controlling Expenses in Retirement Here are some key takeaways: - Expenses are possibly the biggest driver of what your retirement plan will look like. - Big-ticket items like housing costs, outstanding debts, and healthcare expenses are what really move the needle in...

Should I Work One More Year, or Retire Here are some key takeaways: Work one more year - or two - before retirement can have significant financial benefits, including increased 401(k) contributions, market growth, and delayed portfolio drawdown. In the example...

Fed Rate Cut & Election Wrap-Up - Key Takeaways: Here are some key takeaways: 1. Markets prefer certainty: The stock market tends to react positively after major events like elections, regardless of the outcome, as it reduces uncertainty. 2. Multiple factors...

Cost of Living Adjustment Social Security for 2025 Some key takeaways: 1.  COLA Cost Of Living Adjustment Social Security for 2025: The COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment Social Security) in 2025 will be 2.5%. 2.  Cumulative increase since 2021: The average monthly...

Mutual Fund Capital Gains in 2024 Here are some key Takeaways: - Capital gains distributions can happen even in years when the market is down, as seen in 2022 - Owning mutual funds in retirement accounts (401k, 457 plan) doesn't have immediate tax implications for...

The Required Minimum Distribution - 2024 version Here are some key takeaways: - RMDs are calculated based on the account balance on December 31st of the previous year and an IRS life expectancy table. - The RMD amount changes yearly due to changes in account balance,...

Out Earn Social Security? Here are some key takeaways: 1.  Social Security benefits increase by 8% per year if delayed until age 70, which is a guaranteed return compared to the potentially higher - but riskier - stock market returns. 2.  On a risk-adjusted basis...

Meeting with a Financial Planner: what to expect Key takeaways: 2025 will have the most people ever turning 65 years old in America, with 4.18 million people reaching that age The average 401k balance at the end of 2023 was $272,588 The average Social Security check...

Does it make sense to move money from savings to the stock market because yields are falling? Interest rates on things like CDs, high-yield savings accounts and money market funds look like they will continue to fall due to the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates....

The Next ETF In this episode of Mullooly Asset video and podcast, Casey & Tom discuss an article by Jason Zweig that questions the expansion of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and ponder the question, "What will be the next ETF?". They explain what ETFs are, how...

Cutting Rates, the Yield Curve, and Social Security In this episode of the Mullooly Asset Video and Podcast, the team experiments using Squadcast to record their session. The discussion centers on the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting and the potential interest rate...

The 401k is a great way to save money for your retirement. The tax advantages and ease of payroll deductions make it a no brainer. But what happens if you want to retire early? Or you want to remain under certain income thresholds in retirement? Should you put all...

2 Tips for Long-Term Investors We've all heard about how long-term investors can expect to earn 5, 6, 7, 8% per year. But why do a lot investors not actually earn those returns? In this week's video, Casey talks about a study from Morningstar that has repeatedly shown...

New Jersey Exit Tax - Video #385 Here are the key takeaways: - The New Jersey exit tax is not actually a tax for many people, but rather an estimated tax payment - It was introduced in 2004 by Governor Jim McGreevey to prevent people from avoiding capital gains taxes...

IRA: Need a Default Investment Option? Key takeaways: - Workplace plans like 401ks have the advantage of automatic paycheck deductions and investments, which facilitates dollar cost averaging - 28% of IRA rollovers stayed in cash for the first twelve months, which is...

According to a recent BlackRock survey, 99% of people think that having guaranteed income in retirement would help them financially. And we agree! Knowing that you have a guaranteed income source for life can be a huge benefit to retirees. But folks should know what...

The biggest fear retirees have is outliving their money. Overspending in retirement is one of the main reasons why this could happen. You might not know how much to pull from savings to make up your lost income. You might not know how long your savings will last. You...