Leaving and Receiving an Inheritance by the Decades, Ep #122
Financial Symmetry: Balancing Today with Retirement
Release Date: 10/19/2020
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...
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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...
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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
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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 ...
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
info_outlineEstate planning is one of the most overlooked and procrastinated upon areas of financial planning.
Video recap: https://youtu.be/NB2S1FWWH2s
While your legacy is important, it doesn’t generally take the front seat of your thoughts or your financial plan. There’s more to legacy planning than just having a will, but how much more depends on which stage of life you’re in. Find out what you should be doing to plan your legacy whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or 60s by listening to this episode of Financial Symmetry.
What should someone in their 20s and 30s be doing about their estate planning?
When you’re in your 20s and 30s legacy planning starts with creating a will. A will gives you a good foundation and will get you thinking about electing your beneficiaries. You’ll also want to select your beneficiaries on your investment accounts.
Once you get married and start having children, then it’s important to keep your plans updated. It’s also a good time to get term life insurance. Make sure to revisit your will and the beneficiaries on your investment accounts periodically or with major life changes like a move or a new baby.
What are the important legacy planning considerations for someone in their 40s?
When you’re in your 40s you probably have more accounts and higher balances than you did in your 30s. Have you kept up with all of your retirement accounts from previous employers? The key to staying on the right track is to stay organized. Make sure to check in on your beneficiaries and estate documents from time to time.
Tax planning is important in your 50s and 60s
If you are in your 50s and 60s you may be in the sandwich generation. This means you may have elderly parents and your own kids embarking on adulthood. This is an age when many really start thinking about their own legacy. It’s a good time to start thinking of Roth conversions. You can start tax planning not just for yourself but for your entire family. Think about how you can pass on your assets with the most after-tax value.
What should you do if you inherit money?
If you receive an inheritance there are different things to consider depending on your age and financial situation. You may want to consider paying off loans, buying a house, or even taking a mini-retirement. Having a financial plan in place can give you the confidence to do exactly what you want with those funds.
Estate planning is usually the last item on your financial planning list of things to do and it often takes another person to spur you on. A professional like an attorney or a financial planner often help guide you through this process. Let us know if you would like some help getting your estate planning in order. Plan today to make the most out of your retirement.
Outline of This Episode
- [2:30] What should someone in their 20’s or 30’s be thinking about with estate planning?
- [5:31] What are important legacy considerations for someone in their 40s?
- [8:03] When you’re in your 50s and 60s it’s a good time to think about tax planning
- [13:22] What should you do with an inheritance if you’re in your 20s or 30s?
- [17:16] What can people in their 40s do if they know an inheritance is coming?
- [21:52] How does your mindset impact how you use an inheritance?
- [25:07] Start the conversation with your family
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