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Countdown to Retirement: 8 Moments to Move Your Money

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Release Date: 05/24/2025

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There are times when moving your money isn’t just a good idea, it’s necessary. Figuring out *when can help you protect your investments, reduce your taxes, and stay aligned with your long-term goals. In this video, Peter with Richon Planning and Erin Kennedy detail the 8 moments you should move your money. They are:

-Rebalancing

-Roth conversions

-Age 59 1/2, the in-service distribution

-Leaving a job

-Fees are too high

-Under performing

-Your time horizon has changed

-Consolidating accounts

Ready to take action? Download “The Countdown to Retirement”—a guide that challenges conventional wisdom and helps you craft a plan that safeguards your lifestyle, comfort, and peace of mind. And don't forget to check out the other videos in this special series, as we Countdown to Retirement! Visit www.RichonPlanning.com, or call Peter at (919) 300-5886. 📚