The best financial plan has nothing to do with what the markets are doing, nothing to do with what your real estate agent is telling you, nothing to do with the hot stock your brother-in-law told you about.
It has everything to do with what’s most important to you. – Carl Richards
Social Security: What Should You Do at Age 62?
Is 62 your lucky number? If you’re eligible, that’s the earliest age you can start receiving Social Security retirement benefits. Collecting early retirement benefits makes sense for some people, but there’s a major drawback to consider: If you start collecting benefits early, your monthly retirement benefit will be permanently reduced. There are some factors you’ll need to weigh before deciding whether to start collecting benefits early.
Leaving Your Job? Your Retirement Savings Plan Options
Are you leaving your job and considering whether to take a distribution from your 401(k), 403(b), or governmental 457(b) plan? if so, make sure you’ve considered all your options. Read more here.
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Wealth Managers, Emily Petty and Brandy Ward, at a recent Financial Planning Association event with Michael Kitces.
Michael is one of the most influential and passionate financial planners in the industry. A self-proclaimed “financial planning nerd”, he works as a financial planner, but is also an educator, speaker, commentator, blogger, and so much more.
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