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The success of your retirement hinges on how well you connect the dots between legal, tax, and financial planning. Join your hosts John Ross, JD and Devin Carroll, CFP® as they dig beneath the surface to help you gain the confidence and clarity needed to navigate your retirement journey successfully.
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Experience is a great teacher. David Waldrop has more than 15 years of experience, the same as John and I. He comes on to share stories from his history - and how human emotions come into play when making investing decisions.
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In Part 1 we covered credits, earnings limits, and more.
In this episode we finish the series by talking about: Length of marriage rules Spousal Benefits vs Survivor Benefits How you are taxed on social security benefits and more.
If you haven't listened to Part 1, find it here: http://www.bigpictureretirement.net/episode-17-part-1-social-security-basics
Part 1 in a 2-part series about what you need to know about Social Security.
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Wanda wrote in to ask why she shouldn't add a child to her checking account?
Brenda retired from a company that offers a pension. She asks if it would be better to take the pension in a stream of payments or as a lump sum.
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Can we expect 3 rate increases this year? What could that mean for the market - or our savings?
Andrew Comstock, Chief Investment Officer for Castlebar Asset Management, joins us again to recap the market's performance from the first quarter of 2017.
Market Snapshot:DOW (DJI) opened at 19,782.86 on January 3rd and closed on March 31, 2017 at 20,663.22
S&P (GSPC) opened the year at 2,251.57 and closed on March 31st at 2,362.72
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In the previous episode we talked about Wills: Why you need one and what to look out for so you do it right.
But before you draft out your will, these are the things you need to consider:
• Why you should never leave anyone $1. • Beneficiaries: you should know who your people are • Why you need to specifically disinherit people who you don't want to receive anything. • Always anticipate that circumstances will change. • Questions your attorney needs to be asking • Why you might want to avoid making personal property bequests in your will. • Reference to tangible personal property. • Residuary Clause • Choosing an executor - and what is an executrix? • Do you want your executor to get a bond? Contact us for help with your Wills: http://www.bigpictureretirement.net
According to a survey, 71% of Americans do not have a current Will - and half of Americans age 65 or older don't have a Will that is not up-to-date. In this episode we cover the common mistakes people make when drafting their final testaments and why Snoop Dogg isn't going to do one at all. This is part one of a series on Wills. We ask that you subscribe for free to receive the next episode automatically. There is no cost to do so, simply visit iTunes or subscribe on your Android device. You can even listen via our website. All resources and links can be found at http://bigpictureretirement.net
Devin and John answer a question from Mitch about why the Social Security Office would not recognize his Power of Attorney statement. Charlotte is asking about ABLE accounts - tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities and their families. If you want us to address your question on the air, send them to questions@bigpictureretirement.net
Roger Whitney, the Retirement Answerman, shares his approach to spending money on fun today while still being able to plan and save for tomorrow.
He likens it to a teeter-totter, and reflects on things his mother taught before she passed away.
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7 doable steps for making it easier to be organized with your retirement finances. One of the biggest hurdles to a successful retirement is getting - and staying - organized. It's easy for account statements, legal forms and other important documents to pile up in some hidden away desk or drawer. Before long, things are messy. Not just physically messy, but mentally messy too. To accurately plan for an awesome retirement, you need to first clean up the mess. Topics we cover in today's episode:
And John talks about the best way to store passwords. The answer may surprise you! For a complete description of the seven steps and list of important documents to keep safe, visit http://www.bigpictureretirement.net/finances-organized
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