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Nearing Retirement? Prepare for these Retirement Surprises, Ep #115

Financial Symmetry: Balancing Today with Retirement

Release Date: 07/13/2020

How to Prepare for the Retirement Danger Zone, Ep #214

Financial Symmetry: Balancing Today with Retirement

If you are retiring soon, you've most likely wondered if your asset allocation is too risky. Some have called the period just before and after retirement the Retirement danger zone as it's a time where understanding how you should be invested matters for your long-term financial success. After years of great returns in tech and large cap US stocks, many retirees could have bigger risks present in their allocations than they realize. In today's episode, you'll learn why sequence of return risk has been called the retirement danger zone and how to prepare for it within the context of your...

Be Ready For These 10 Tax Surprises, Ep #213

Financial Symmetry: Balancing Today with Retirement

So many of us will be hoping for no tax surprises when preparing our tax returns this year. This is why we want to provide you with a list of common tax surprises to watch for. After working with hundreds of clients to prepare their tax returns, we’re sharing the latest tax surprises we see that could be helpful to know when completing your tax return this year. Outline of This Episode [0:42] The Slott Report [2:39] Inheritance surprises [6:51] Credit card rewards [8:10] Interest income increases [10:54] Income earned in different states [12:32] 1099Ks [14:14] Underwithholding from...

How to Handle a Forced Early Retirement, Ep #212

Financial Symmetry: Balancing Today with Retirement

Retirement can hit us with numerous curveballs. One of those could happen right out of the gate–being forced with an early retirement. We all know that layoffs are part of the corporate landscape. While they are commonplace, when you are faced with one later in your career it can cause you to reevaluate your financial situation. In this episode, we discuss your options if you are laid off and how they fit in with your financial plan, your tax plan, and your 401K. **** 📬 Get our . 📰 See the 🌐 Explore the

Tools for Making Better Financial Decisions, Ep #211

Financial Symmetry: Balancing Today with Retirement

While most of our listeners are in or on the cusp of retirement, many have loved ones who are earlier in their careers. Often we get questions on how our listeners and clients can help their younger family members make better financial decisions. As we celebrate International Women's Day with this episode, you’ll meet our newest CFP, Niamh Douglas. Niamh and Allison discuss some tools and strategies to help young people who are just starting out get off on the right financial foot. Resources & People Mentioned Episode 189 - BOOK - by Nick Murray BOOK - by Laura Redfern ...

Turn Your ‘What Ifs’ into 'What's Next' with Retirement Stepping Stones, Ep #210

Financial Symmetry: Balancing Today with Retirement

Many who approach retirement view it as the ultimate goal, but you could have 30+ years to experience the retirement you've worked to build. While much of retirement planning is focused on the numbers, people often fail to intentionally plan out how they'll spend their time. In this episode, we explore some common retirement pitfalls and then ten stepping stones to help us overcome challenges you might encounter. **** 📬 Sign up for the and receive our Pre-Retirement Checklist. 🎯 Article - 📰 See the 🌐 Explore the

5 Reasons to Consider Investing in More Than the S&P 500, Ep #209

Financial Symmetry: Balancing Today with Retirement

Many investors have been tempted to invest more, if not all, of their portfolios in the S&P 500 given the incredible run it’s had over the last decade. But today we are talking through five reasons why you should consider not making a concentrated investment only in the S&P 500. Don't let recency bias rule your decision-making on the road to your ideal retirement. **** 📬 Sign up for the and receive our Pre-Retirement Checklist. 🎯 Article - 📰 See the 🌐 Explore the

The Challenges with Divorce in Retirement with Lesli Doares, Ep #208

Financial Symmetry: Balancing Today with Retirement

One of the biggest financial disasters that people can experience in retirement is divorce. On this episode of Financial Symmetry, Grace Kvantas chats with licensed marriage and family therapist, Lesli Doares. Lesli shares warning signs to look out for, misconceptions about keeping finances separate, and why couples should seek marriage counseling in retirement. Your marriage affects every aspect of your life. Listen in to learn how you can improve it. **** 📬 Sign up for the and receive our Pre-Retirement Checklist. 🎯 Article - by David Booth 📰 See the 🌐 Explore...

Should I Roll My IRA into My 401K to Do a Backdoor Roth? Ep #207

Financial Symmetry: Balancing Today with Retirement

If you have rollover IRA accounts and want to make a backdoor Roth IRA contribution, this episode is for you. There are several steps involved to handle this strategy in the right way including understanding how you roll the IRA accounts to your 401k. Today we walk through five considerations you should think through before you implement a strategy to complete your Backdoor Roth contributions. **** 📬 Tips each month to help you Enhance Your Today and Enrich Your Tomorrow. 🎯 📰 See the 🌐 Explore the

15 Surprising Financial Facts to Round Out 2023, Ep #206

Financial Symmetry: Balancing Today with Retirement

In our usual episodes, we aim to arm you with a particular insight or strategy that can help you inch closer to your ideal retirement. But, with todays show, we want to close the year by providing a list of 15 surprising financial facts about the year that you could share in a conversation with a friend or family member. We also pay tribute to the great investor Charlie Munger, by providing a few of our favorite Mungerisms. As you begin your 2024, we thank you all for listening and sharing our show. We look forward to continuing to provide you with helpful steps on your journey to reach...

Planning for Health Insurance in Retirement Pre-Medicare, Ep #205

Financial Symmetry: Balancing Today with Retirement

If you are planning on retiring before age 65, there is no doubt that you have had this question. What do you do about health insurance? In the United States, the health insurance landscape is ever-changing and takes quite a bit of planning. Many people even feel anchored to their jobs because of the prohibitive costs of health insurance. However, there are options for healthcare before age 65. Listen in to discover what your options are and what you should be doing to plan for this complicated aspect of early retirement. Outline of This Episode [2:44] COBRA [8:04] Using...

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You spend half your life preparing for retirement, but that doesn’t mean that there won’t be surprises when you get there.

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Retirement can bring on both positive and negative surprises, so it's important to prepare the best you can beforehand. So in this episode we breakdown the different kinds of surprises you may experience in retirement and how you can be ready.

A year of surprises

2020 has been a year of surprises. It seems that every time we turn around the world has something new in store for us. Life has changed substantially and we are all dealing with a new reality. A changing reality amidst retirement can be scary if you aren’t prepared. If you want to be prepared for any eventuality during retirement then listen to this episode now.

5 positive retirement surprises

In retirement, there could be good surprises or bad ones. We like to start out with the potentially beneficial surprises. You’ll want to hear which surprises might start out negative but could lead to positive changes.

A second career - Some people find that retirement brings them into a second career. They may find this second round more fulfilling or it could be a way to give back to their community. Being able to contribute and still earn an income is an unexpected surprise for many.
An unexpected inheritance - While the situation may not be that positive, an unexpected inheritance could completely change your retirement plans. Coming into money unexpectedly requires careful consideration and planning
A layoff - Not everyone retires when they want to. If you get laid off close to retirement age you could turn that negative into a positive especially if it includes a severance package.
Increased travel - If you have family that moved across the country or even across the world this could bring more travel into your retirement itinerary. Although seeing new places is always exciting, it’s important to prepare for the added expenditure.
A change in family dynamics - You may be surprised by taking on a caregiving role in retirement. This role could be for aging parents or even raising the grandkids. Another way that family dynamics change in retirement is through grey divorce. Listen in to discover how changes in family dynamics can change your financial outlook as well.

Don’t let negative changes in retirement surprise you

Unfortunately, retirement doesn’t always bring sunshine and rainbows. It’s important to be prepared for negative surprises in retirement as well.

A decline in health - Health changes can change your finances as well. You may find that your Medicare premiums are higher than expected. Find out how you can rectify that by listening to episode 104. Long term care can also have a huge impact on your retirement finances.
Downsizing didn’t have the expected effect. Sometimes we think that downsizing in retirement will bring substantial financial benefits but that isn’t always the case.
Inflation can be the silent killer of retirement savings. Even if you pay off your home taxes and insurance are still there and they tend to increase over time. Is your portfolio prepared to battle inflation?
Taxes continually surprise us. Many people discover that in retirement they are still paying high tax rates.
A market correction - sometimes the timing of market corrections can come as a surprise (although it shouldn’t!) How you respond to a market correction matters. Learn how to factor your risk tolerance into your portfolio so that you can be prepared for any eventuality.