Social Security
How To Know If Your Social Security Benefits Will Be Taxed- Season 6: Episode 1
Have you heard that your Social Security benefits are always going to be taxed as income? Have you heard that they’ll be taxed at a 50% rate? Or have you heard that your Social Security benefits are never taxed at all? These statements (rumors, really) have made their way around the online world over the… View Article
Is Hiring a Financial Advisor Worth It?
If you’ve ever considered hiring a financial advisor, you probably also asked yourself this question: Why should I pay an advisor when I could probably just manage my investments myself? It’s a legitimate question, and one you should consider carefully if you believe that self-management of your assets is a viable option for you. Is… View Article
The Conventional Social Security Strategy That Could Seriously Backfire- Season 5: Episode 11
Conventional wisdom, rules of thumb, standard advice – those are what the lazy person often resorts to when they don’t have an answer for you, or they can’t figure out what to do. “Everyone else does it this way” is not always a good reason to pursue a strategy that may not be suitable for… View Article
How Should You Withdraw Money From Your Retirement Accounts?
It’s hard to find anyone who really enjoys paying taxes. So it’s not surprising that people often want to put them off for just as long as they can. This is why some financial strategists find it easy to tell their clients to “never take money from a taxable account until you’re required to do… View Article