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Anthony Watson | Aug 7, 2022

When Should I Start Retirement Planning?

Retirement Strategies
When should you start planning for retirement? And what factors can help you determine whether to plan for retirement on your own or with a retirement planning
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Anthony Watson | Jul 24, 2022

Critical Risk During the "Retirement Red Zone"

Retirement Strategies
There are several reasons why retirement planning professionals recommend individuals/couples start retirement planning at least five years before they plan to
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Anthony Watson | Apr 21, 2022

Developing a Retirement Income Strategy to Minimize Lifetime Taxes

Tax Strategies
When considering retirement income planning strategies, here’s why it’s important to take taxes into account so you can maximize overall lifetime income and
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Anthony Watson | Apr 7, 2022

Quantifying the Value of Dynamic Withdrawal Strategies in Retirement

Retirement Strategies
When it comes to retirement withdrawal strategies, here’s how dynamic rules work in contrast to the traditional concept of sticking with one “safe” withdrawal
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Anthony Watson | Mar 10, 2022

Donor Advised Fund Tax Benefits for Retirement Planning in 2025 and Beyond

Tax Strategies
For individuals who are currently charitably inclined or who aspire to be at some point, a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) can be a great tool to unlock several
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Anthony Watson | Feb 3, 2022

The Problems with Alternative Asset Investments for Retirees

Investment Strategies
I work with many physicians and other high-net-worth individuals who meet the "Accredited Investor" criteria to invest in alternative asset investments.
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Anthony Watson | Jan 20, 2022

Retirement Strategy Tips For Every Generation: How to Retire Early or With More Money in Your Pocket

Retirement Strategies
No matter your generation, retirement is a reality we all will face, whether voluntary or forced. Following are retirement strategy tips to consider at every
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Anthony Watson | Jan 6, 2022

How to Apply Dynamic Withdrawal Rules to Optimize Your Retirement Withdrawal Strategy

Retirement Strategies
We have written on the tremendous value dynamic withdrawal rules can bring to a retirement plan through the strategy’s ability to manage sequence of returns
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Anthony Watson | Dec 23, 2021

Dangers of Cryptocurrency in a Retirement Portfolio

Investment Strategies

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Cryptocurrencies are not true investments - they lack income, intrinsic value, and an expected real rate of return.
  • Despite the hype
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Anthony Watson | Dec 9, 2021

How to Determine a Proper Asset Allocation for Retirement

Investment Strategies

Key takeaways:

  • Your retirement asset allocation should balance risk and return by aligning with your need, willingness, and ability to take risk, with risk
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Anthony Watson | Nov 19, 2021

10 Reasons Most Retirement Plans Are Overly Conservative

Retirement Strategies
Last week, Morningstar published some new research entitled “The State of Retirement Income: Safe Withdrawal Rates” that claims the old “4% rule” should be
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Anthony Watson | Oct 28, 2021

Five Factors That Can Make (or Break) Your Roth IRA Conversion Strategy

Tax Strategies

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • A Roth IRA conversion strategy creates value by lowering lifetime taxes, reducing required minimum distributions, and allowing tax-free growth.
  • Tim
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