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What’s the best way to handle company stock without getting killed by taxes?

April 25, 2017

Company stock, especially if it was awarded as part of a long term incentive package, can be a terrific way to build wealth. But it can be a double-edged sword, too. Over-concentration in a single stock probably represents one of the biggest mistakes we have seen retirees make. And when the stock is from the company where they built their career, they may have a strong emotional attachment that can cloud judgement.

Setting aside funds to cover future health expenses

April 19, 2017

The old saying used to be that you could only count on two things: death and taxes. Today, we need to amend that include a third constant: the rising cost of healthcare. For some time now, medical costs have increased at a pace that exceeds inflation. No one is predicting a change in that pattern.

Consolidating Company Retirement Plans

March 24, 2017

For most people, I believe consolidating your various company retirement plans and IRA’s into a single IRA is the best route to go for a number of reasons 1,2,4:

Convenience
It is generally easier to manage the investments for one account than several
Administrative ease regarding things like changes in address, beneficiary changes, etc.
You will get fewer statements

Growth, Risk & Safety: Investment Portfolios and Retirement

March 14, 2017

Years ago, conventional wisdom was that your portfolio should get more conservative as you age. One widely quoted rule of thumb was that the amount you should have in bonds should match your age. So a 60-year-old would have a 60% bond/40% stock portfolio, a 70-year-old would have a 70% bond/30% stock portfolio, and so on.

What Should I Do About My Pension?

February 15, 2017

If you are able to ask this question, consider yourself fortunate. Many, if not most retirees today do not have a company pension, and for them, the only guaranteed lifetime income stream they have is Social Security.

When the Paycheck Stops: Cash Flow and Retirement

January 30, 2017

Once the paycheck stops, most retirees wonder how to best meet their cash flow needs. Unless you have saved a tremendous amount of money, living on just dividends and interest could mean a lower life style than you desire, especially in this low interest rate environment.

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