How To Resist The Urge To Tap Into Your Retirement Savings

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Avoid tapping into retirement savings prematurely to prevent a costly mistake, exemplified by a man facing a hefty 50% tax hit on a $200k IRA withdrawal for a condo purchase, stressing the importance of resisting impulsive financial decisions.

How To Automate Your Savings

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Automate your financial plan for success by setting clear goals, crafting a plan, and establishing automated processes, allowing you to make consistent progress towards your objectives without constant monitoring.

One-Page Financial Plan

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Financial plans don’t have to be complex, let’s look at the benefits of a one-page financial plan.

The Tax-Free Triangle

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Learn three ways to create tax-free income: Roth accounts, cash value life insurance, and Health Savings Accounts offer opportunities for tax-free distributions and growth.

Investor Expectations vs. Reality

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Investors’ expectation of 11.2% annual returns conflicts with their priority of “Capital Preservation,” revealing a notable gap between risk tolerance and expectations.

Allocating Your Liquid Net Worth

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Allocate your net worth strategically: maintain a six-month cash reserve, secure five years’ worth of portfolio income in fixed-income investments, and invest the rest for long-term growth.