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What Your Will WON’T Do

Nov 04 2024

In this episode, we’re breaking down common myths about what a Will can actually take care of. A lot of people think a will covers everything, but it’s not that simple! We’ll explain...

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Don't Make These Big Mistakes When Claiming Your Social Security Benefits

Oct 28 2024

New survey reveals that many people don't’ know their full retirement age, aren’t sure the age they are or were eligible for full retirement benefits or take benefits too early....

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7 Retirement Planning Mistakes To Avoid

Oct 23 2024

Avoid these common retirement planning mistakes to ensure financial security and a fulfilling retirement. Learn strategies to avoid costly errors in your 50s and beyond....

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7 Common Retirement Spending Mistakes To Avoid

Oct 18 2024

There’s a lot to consider when building a retirement income portfolio and avoiding common spending mistakes. Take the time to do the job right!...

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How You Could Avoid 5 IRA & 401K Mistakes

Oct 12 2024

How much money have you saved in your IRA or 401K? Making contributions to one of these tax-deferred retirement accounts is easy. But withdrawing this money in retirement… gets complicated.&hel...

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Seven 401(k) Mistakes That Could Tank Your Retirement

Oct 11 2024

401(k) mistakes like cashing out early and not taking advantage of an employer match can upend your retirement....

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Four Social Security Myths Debunked

Oct 04 2024

With so many headlines surrounding Social Security these days, what is fact and what is fiction? For instance, will the program really run out of money?...

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Three Major Estate Plan Mistakes to Avoid

Oct 02 2024

A complete and up-to-date estate plan can help ease your loved ones' worries and make things easier for them after you pass....

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Don’t Fall for These 3 Common Medicare Myths

Oct 02 2024

Debunking 3 Medicare myths and examining the ways you can avoid falling for common Medicare mistakes....

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The Roth Conversion Sweet Spot: Maximize Retirement Savings (And Avoid Costly Mistakes)

Oct 01 2024

Listener Nael opens up a discussion about Roth conversions. There are benefits to doing Roth conversions, but can you do too many? Are there any downsides to Roth conversions? Reaping the tax benefits...

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Safe Withdrawal Rate Myths: Debunking 3 Common 4% Rule Mistakes

Oct 01 2024

The 4% rule helps us understand how much we can safely take out of our portfolio each year without running out of money in retirement. Yet, as simple as the 4 percent rule seems, the practical implica...

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Tax-Loss Harvesting Strategies to Maximize Your Benefit and Avoid Costly Mistakes

Oct 01 2024

 Tax loss harvesting is a strategy that investors use to reduce their tax bill. However, there are many misconceptions about tax loss harvesting, including when it's valuable and how to do it ef...

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Avoiding Regrets In Retirement

Sep 27 2024

It's truly wise to learn from the mistakes of others. On this episode we discuss potential lessons that could be learned by understanding the regrets of other retirees. Glenn is available for in perso...

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14 Myths About Becoming a Millionaire (Including that It Isn’t Too Late Even After Retirement)

Sep 26 2024

For many, becoming a millionaire is a desirable (and useful) milestone. Here are 14 myths about millionaires and some tips for how to become one at any age. The post 14 Myths About Becoming a Milliona...

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Most Common Retiree Regrets

Sep 25 2024

Every one of us can recall mistakes or regrets we have experienced at various stages of our lives. For me, ... Read more...

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Debunking 6 Social Security Retirement Myths

Sep 16 2024

Get the facts on how the Social Security program works for retirees....

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454: Busting 6 Big Financial Myths for Retirement

Aug 23 2024

In a world where you have more financial information at your fingertips than ever before, it’s vital to be aware of myths, rules of thumb, and unverified guidance that isn’t geared toward ...

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Pension Mistakes Can Last a Lifetime: How to Avoid Them

Aug 22 2024

Which pension option is right for you? To avoid costly mistakes, here are four key factors to consider....

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We're Only Human, Which Can Be a Problem for Investors

Aug 20 2024

To avoid making common financial mistakes, investors must understand how human nature can lead them astray. The funny thing is human help can be the answer....

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Five Early Retirement Mistakes to Avoid

Aug 17 2024

These early retirement mistakes can douse your FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) efforts....

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The Top Mistakes People Make with Their 401(k)s and How to Avoid Them

Aug 15 2024

As a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with over 20 years of experience in finance, including managing Investment Risk and Investment Product Teams, I’ve seen countless individuals make costly m...

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Avoid this common retirement blunder

Aug 09 2024

Your clients have worked long and hard their entire adult lives to secure a comfortable retirement, so make certain they don't make one of the most common mistakes as they contemplate their options....

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Get Tax Smart: Insights on Gold, Mistakes, and IRA Forms

Aug 02 2024

At Keen Wealth, "tax season" is never really over. Our checklist-driven, comprehensive planning process is constantly taking in new information about the folks we work with and changes to tax law. By ...

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How to Avoid These 6 Costly Roth Conversion Mistakes

Jul 30 2024

Roth conversions can be an effective strategy for creating tax-free income in retirement. But Roth conversions can also get complex, and if you’re not careful it’s easy to make mistakes th...

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The Top 3 Mistakes To Avoid With Your 401(k)

Jul 27 2024

Here is what experts say are the costliest stumbles people make with their retirement savings accounts — and how to get back on course....

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Even Experts Don’t Always Get It Right: My Relocation Journey

Jul 26 2024

I’m sharing our Colorado relocation story. Despite a few mistakes, we're finding balance in living well now and planning for the future....

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Passive Income and Other Money Myths

Jul 23 2024

When’s the last time you saw a headline highlighting some young person making five figures of “passive income” a month? ... Read more...

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Tread Carefully With COBRA, A Snakepit Of Problems

Jul 23 2024

One of the biggest mistakes someone about to go on Medicare can make involves COBRA - the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act....

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The Roth Conversion Sweet Spot: Maximize Retirement Savings (And Avoid Costly Mistakes)

Jul 09 2024

Listener Nael opens up a discussion about Roth conversions. There are benefits to doing Roth conversions, but can you do too many? Are there any downsides to Roth conversions? Reaping the tax benefits...

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Four Money Mistakes Even Good Grandparents Make With Grandkids

Jul 02 2024

Of course you want to spoil your grandchildren. Who doesn't? You can do it in ways that won't teach them bad habits or set unrealistic expectations, though....

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Will You Make The Same Mistakes About Aging That Your Parents Did?

Jun 26 2024

Aging well is not simply a matter of luck. We do have solid research that tells us how we can make our last decades better and healthier. That takes work....

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What Do People Get Wrong About Financial Planning? 18 Big Myths and Misconceptions

May 30 2024

Here are 18 of the worst financial and retirement planning misconceptions and easy steps you can take to overcome them today. Misconception 1: Retirement Planning is All About Your 401(k) When you ask...

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Finance Expert (With 820+ Credit Score) Debunks Credit Card Myths

May 21 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, understanding credit cards is crucial. Credit cards often come with misconceptions. For budget-conscious families, debunking these myths is essential. I’m goin...

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5 financial mistakes to avoid in retirement

May 13 2024

You work hard to save for your retirement. To help you enjoy it and live more comfortably, here are suggestions to stay on track....

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New Retirees: Avoid Costly Medicare Sign-up Mistakes

Apr 25 2024

To retire is to enter the unknown. Rick Fine has demystified one aspect of retirement: Medicare. As the director of financial planning for an advisory and investment firm, he has put together a list o...

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3 Mistakes Beneficiaries Must Avoid When Inheriting An IRA

Apr 24 2024

The new rules apply to IRA beneficiaries who received an inheritance in 2020 or later. Tax planning can help minimize the taxes you owe on your inheritance....

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401(k) Rollover Mistakes to Avoid

Apr 23 2024

Whether you’ve lost your job or plan on changing jobs in the near future, there are common 401(k) rollover mistakes you need to be aware of. Ignore these, and a rollover could take a chunk out o...

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Top 11 Financial Mistakes That I Have Made

Apr 19 2024

In a refreshingly candid reflection, the Prudent Plastic Surgeon discusses his financial journey, highlighting both the missteps and the incremental ... Read more...

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The 3 Tax Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands

Apr 17 2024

Don’t Forget Tax Day Today is April 15th, Tax Day! It is one of the few times each year when everyone collectively thinks about their personal finances. If you owed a significant amount this yea...

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15 Common Roth Conversion and Savings Mistakes People Make

Apr 12 2024

It is highly likely that you have considered saving (or converting existing savings) into a Roth IRA or 401k. Someone, a friend, family member, advisor, your bank, or colleague may have recommended it...

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Retirement Income Planning Mistakes

Apr 12 2024

Retirement income planning can create the foundation for a successful retirement. In this episode we discuss a few critical mistakes to avoid and strategies designed to help create long term retiremen...

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Dispelling Cost Myths of MEPs, PEPs and GoPs

Apr 10 2024

Ron Surz explains how pooled plans can cut down on costs and administrative burdens for…...

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Five Mistakes High-Net-Worth Individuals Make in Retirement

Apr 07 2024

Just because wealthier people have a lot of money doesn’t mean they don’t make mistakes. Here are five common ones that this financial adviser sees....

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Steer Clear Of Medicare Misinformation And Avoid Costly Mistakes

Mar 12 2024

Medicare misinformation is widespread. And, if that information turns out to be wrong, the repercussions can be serious....

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9 Money Mistakes Couples Make and How to Avoid Them

Feb 25 2024

Managing finances and money matters as a couple can be challenging. In fact, dealing with money effectively is a factor ... Read more...

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Unlocking the Ex-pat Dream: Debunking Myths and 2024's Top Destinations

Feb 14 2024

Ever dreamed about retiring to a sunny beach or quaint village in another country? How about living a life of luxury for less than $3,000 per month? In today's episode, we're debunking common myths an...

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Safe Withdrawal Rate Myths: Debunking 3 Common 4% Rule Mistakes

Feb 07 2024

The 4% rule helps us understand how much we can safely take out of our portfolio each year without running out of money in retirement. Yet, as simple as the 4 percent rule seems, the practical implica...

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3 Things Conventional Retirement Wisdom Gets WRONG

Jan 24 2024

Sound retirement planning advice is incredibly valuable, but some of the things we might consider “conventional wisdom” in retirement planning are actually mistakes. Listen to this episode...

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My Top 5 Investing Mistakes and Lessons Learned

Jan 16 2024

I’ve been investing for many years now. I’ve invested in the stock, real estate, and cryptocurrencies. I’ve also worked as ... Read more...

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Encore: 6 Social Security Mistakes That Can Damage Your Retirement

Dec 18 2023

In today's encore episode, we're talking about how to avoid the six most common Social Security mistakes. Some of these mistakes can be easily corrected. However, others can result in long-term or eve...

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About Mistakes

There are several common mistakes that people make when planning for retirement:

Not starting to save early enough: It is important to start saving for retirement as early as possible, as this allows more time for compound interest to work in your favor.

Not saving enough: Many people do not save enough for retirement, which can lead to financial strain later on. It is important to set aside a sufficient amount of money for retirement in order to maintain your desired lifestyle.

Not diversifying investments: Diversifying your investments can help to manage risk and increase the chances of earning a positive return. Failing to diversify can leave you vulnerable to market fluctuations.

Not having a retirement plan: It is important to have a well-thought-out plan for your retirement, including how much money you need to save and how you will generate income during retirement.

Not considering healthcare costs: Healthcare costs can be a significant expense during retirement. It is important to consider how you will pay for healthcare and plan accordingly.

Not considering inflation: Inflation can erode the purchasing power of your savings over time. It is important to consider inflation when planning for retirement and to adjust your savings and spending accordingly.

Not keeping track of your retirement accounts: It is important to stay organized and keep track of your retirement accounts, including the type of accounts you have, their balances, and any fees associated with them.