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2025 Retirement Planning Tips: Make the Most of New Opportunities

April 11, 2025 Balancing Act Years Next Chapter Years Retirement Planning Financial Planning By Advisor Laurence Hale

This year offers some significant new opportunities to save more for retirement – here's how to make the most of them in your retirement planning strategy.

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4 Things to Consider If You Want to Retire Early

January 3, 2025 Balancing Act Years Retirement Planning By Advisor Jonathan Mathews

More and more Americans are dreaming of retiring early. If you’re one of them, here are four essential questions to ask yourself to begin putting a strong and strategic plan for early retirement together.

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2025 Is Here, And So Are These 3 Big Changes to Retirement Savings Rules

December 20, 2024 Next Chapter Years Retirement Planning Financial Planning By Advisor Laurence Hale

The SECURE 2.0 Act continues to roll out significant changes to retirement savings rules, with 2025 bringing some of the most impactful updates yet – especially for those nearing retirement.

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2025 Market & Economic Outlook: Maintaining Strategic Focus in a Shifting Landscape

December 20, 2024 Next Chapter Years Retirement Planning By Advisor Laurence Hale

After two years of a strong bull market, 2025 begins on a positive note with investors optimistic about the future. The Federal Reserve is expected to continue cutting interest rates, though more slowly than they did last year.

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Investing in Real Estate as Part of Your Retirement Strategy: Pros and Cons

November 22, 2024 Retirement Planning Estate Planning By Advisor Leisl Langevin

Are you looking to diversify your retirement portfolio beyond stocks and bonds? Real estate investing can be an attractive option for building long-term wealth and generating passive income in retirement.

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Why Retirement Planning is Different for Business Owners: Key Strategies and Considerations

November 8, 2024 Business Owners Retirement Planning By Advisor Jim Zahansky

As a business owner, your path to retirement likely looks quite different from that of a typical employee. While you may have more control over your financial destiny, you also face unique challenges and opportunities when it comes to planning for your golden years.

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Harris & Trump Lay Out Different Visions for the US Economy

October 25, 2024 Investing Retirement Planning Financial Planning Tax Planning By Advisor Laurence Hale

With only a few weeks remaining before the presidential election, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have laid out how they plan to keep the economy growing. Many of their policies rely on tax breaks that curry favor with working-class Americans.

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Considerations for Long-Term Care Planning

October 4, 2024 Next Chapter Years Retirement Planning By Advisor Mike Baum

Let's explore some of the key considerations for long-term care planning, including why it's crucial to have a plan, unique factors for women to consider, and implications for those who are single or without nearby family support.

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Are You an Executive? What You Should Know About Navigating Tax Laws and Retirement Planning

September 20, 2024 Business Executives Retirement Planning Tax Planning By Advisor Jim Zahansky High Net Worth

Are you an executive? These strategies for maximizing wealth and minimizing taxes are tailored specifically for you.

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Social Security - Choosing When to Claim

August 9, 2024 Retirement Planning By Advisor Mike Baum

One of the most complex and important financial decisions you can make is when to claim Social Security. Here are some key points and considerations to think about when you should claim Social Security.