Rules of thumb may be too high for affluent retirees with high savings rates, but healthcare costs are a major swing factor.
The key going forward is to learn from past behaviors and avoid repeating previous mistakes.
We remain committed to a long-term perspective.
HSA-owning retirees need to think about asset allocation, sequence of withdrawals, and beneficiary designations.
Document and share your wishes for end-of-life care, the care of your pets, the disposition of your tangible assets, and more.
Savings rate rules of thumb are better than nothing, but smart investors customize their own savings targets.
‘Estate planning’ evokes complexity and high costs. What you need to know to get it done.
These three maneuvers will tend to deliver a higher tax benefit than writing a check and deducting it, and may even improve your portfolio.
Carefully evaluate planning strategies that can help mitigate retirement healthcare costs
A combination of incremental, not revolutionary, changes can help bridge the gap.
Americans need better access to retirement plans, help with the drawdown phase.
Cost and quality of care can vary dramatically from region to region.
Many Americans expect to close retirement plan gaps by working longer, but the strategy comes with its own risks.
How one partner’s longer life expectancy affects withdrawal rates, asset allocation, Social Security, and more
When properly drafted, grantor trusts can be a powerful tool for estate planning and wealth transfer.
Implementing the right systems can help keep valuable financial records safe, accessible, and organized.
Key financial priorities for investors in the peak earnings years of their 40s and 50s.
