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How to Retire and Aim for the Same Standard of Living

I recently read an article that said retirees need 70% or more of their pre-retirement income to feel confident and enjoy their retirement years. Unfortunately, only about 25% of Americans are at that level, and many see a decline in their standard of living in retirement.   What can you do to better your situation…

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Pay Less Tax

Has anyone shown you what your future with taxes will look like? Tax planning is an essential aspect of retirement planning that can bite hard if not cared for.

Tune into this week’s full episode of Retirement Today, where Mike explains how you can pay less tax.

Stop Adding to Your Roth Account

Adding to your Roth retirement account is usually a good idea for everyone, as your investments grow tax free. However, because you need to pay tax as you add money to your Roth, is it always a good idea?

Check out this week’s episode of Mike on Money, where Mike explains when to stop adding to your Roth account.

Medicare Doesn’t Cover This…

Getting older brings health complications that you must prepare. Having a solid plan for the future of your healthcare will help entering retirement to be as easy and comfortable as possible.

Check out this week’s episode of Retirement Today to hear Mike explain why you need to ensure you have a plan for healthcare.

ETF vs Mutual Fund

What’s the difference between ETFs and Mutual Funds? There some big distinguishing differences that should weigh into your choice of investment.

Check out this week’s episode of Mike on Money to catch Mike’s explanation of ETF vs Mutual Fund.

Good Debt vs Bad Debt

When you take a loan out to buy a house, your loan repayment is typically set to a fixed rate, unless you decide otherwise. Taking money out of your 401k? The taxes can vary greatly!

Check out this week’s episode of Retirement Today, where Mike talks about good debt vs bad debt.

New Tax Bill Explained

House Democrats passed a new tax bill, that is now set to be debated in the senate. The bill outlines numerous changes to the tax code, specifically in relation to retirement accounts and investments.

This week’s episode of Mike on Money, Mike explains the new tax bill.

When to Sell

The market has been riding an all time high, leading to a lot of investors accumulating their highest earnings ever. However, how do you know when you should start backing out?

Check out this week’s episode of Mike on Money, where Mike explains how you know when to sell.

How NOT to Retire

When you’re retiring, it’s easy to look at whatever you’ve saved and think that you’re fine, but what lifestyle are you trying to live? Are you trying to live similar, or better than you are now? In which case, you’ll need to replace your income.

Check out this week’s episode of Retirement Today, where Mike explains how NOT to retire.

Ultimate Guide to Estate Planning

When you die, the distribution of your assets isn’t as simple as relying on wills and trusts.

If you want to leave your loved ones with your assets, without a mountain of issues, check out this weeks episode of Mike on Money, where Mike breaks down all you need to know about Estate Planning.

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