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The match is not a bonus. It is half your retirement raise hiding in plain sight. Skipping the match on a $100,000 salary at twenty-five could cost over half a million dollars by sixty-seven. Are you getting your full match? #401k #RetirementPlanning #PersonalFinance
November 2, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Richard and Joan, 75 and 73, assumed their Roth window had closed.

It hadn't. After RMDs start, the order matters: RMD first (it can't be converted), QCDs to cover giving, then convert into whatever room is left.

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November 2, 2026 at 9:02 PM
40% of investors have already changed their retirement savings ahead of the midterms.

63% of advisors say the right move is to change nothing.

Nationwide Retirement Institute data via Rethinking65.

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Many Americans Changing Retirement Savings Ahead of Midterm Elections
Advisors report the election environment is disrupting client planning, according to a Nationwide survey.
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November 3, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Your old plan can push you out at $7,000 or less. Most people take the check and lose about 30% — plus thirty years of growth. The automatic fix exis…

#401krollover #retirementplanning #cashoutpenalty #jobchange #personalfinance

https://homeandeconomy.com/article/automatic-401k-rollovers-cash-outs
November 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Maximizing Social Security and optimizing it are not the same thing.

The strategy that pays the most over a lifetime is rarely the best one.

Ash Ahluwalia at Rethinking65 explains the difference.

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Why Social Security Should Be Optimized, Not Maximized
The recently announced COLA adjustment is a great reason to revisit and discuss Social Security claiming options with clients.
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November 2, 2026 at 2:38 PM
One costly retirement mistake could leave American savers with thousands of dollars less than they expected.

Read the full story: www.ibtimes.co.uk/retirement-m...

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Dave Ramsey Warns of 3 Retirement Mistakes That Could Leave Savers $110,000 Worse Off
Learn how panic selling, low 401(k) contributions and limited cash reserves could cost a near-retiree $110,000—and how to protect retirement savings.
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November 4, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Are you financially on track for retirement? The Prime Retirement Index, launched by FPSB Ireland, sets savings milestones of 1x salary at 35, 3x at 45, 7x at 55 and 11x at 65

Read more: www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/pri...

#Pensions #Retirement #RetirementPlanning #FinancialPlanning
Index warns workers over pension shortfalls | ThinkBusiness
New Prime Retirement Index from FPSB Ireland sets pension savings targets for Irish workers, including a goal of 11 times salary by age 65.
www.thinkbusiness.ie
November 4, 2026 at 9:32 AM
A couple thought they needed $140K a year in retirement. Their actual number was $118K.

The gap was $22K in gifts to adult children they had stopped thinking of as discretionary.

Mike Casey, CFP® at Rethinking65 on why expenses beat income-replacement rules every time.

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The Most Important Number for Retired Clients
I used to think it was the income-replacement rate or withdrawal rate, but I've changed my mind. Here's why.
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November 4, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Higher income can increase Medicare premiums, but avoiding IRMAA shouldn’t necessarily drive your tax strategy. Sometimes recognizing income today can support longer-term tax planning.

The link to the blog can be found in the comments.

#IRMAA #Medicare #RetirementPlanning #SanDiego #California
October 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Everyone talks about visas and cost of living.

But cheap living costs mean nothing without proper healthcare for your retirement plan.

Before you choose where to retire, book a 1:1 consultation to discuss your options.

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October 30, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Less than 1 in 5 small business owners has an exit plan.

Yet 70% to 90% of their net worth is locked in the business.

Kimberly Foss at Rethinking65 on the retirement gap advisors need to close.

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‘My Business Is My Retirement’: A Potential Gap in Wealth Planning
Business owners face concentration risk when their wealth and retirement security depend on a single exit. Here’s how advisors can help.
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November 2, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Roth conversions or capital gains can raise Medicare premiums due to IRMAA’s two-year lookback. Learn why avoiding IRMAA thresholds isn’t always best. Blog link in comments. #IRMAA #Medicare #RetirementPlanning #SanDiego #California
October 29, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Counting on an inheritance? A 2026 Key Wealth survey found most never confirmed the figures or timing with family. #Inheritance #RetirementPlanning
64% of Affluent Americans Expecting an Inheritance Have Already Changed How They Manage Their Own Finances
And this is before they even know for sure that it’s coming.
www.moneytalksnews.com
October 30, 2026 at 5:06 PM
The Right Time to Start Planning for Long Term Care

Click the bio link to listen to the full episode. 
https://bio.link/edwinlee

#LongTermCare #RetirementPlanning #EstatePlanning #FamilyPlanning
October 28, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Discover how municipalities can navigate the complex world of retirement funding by understanding the critical difference between annual cash flows and long-term present-value liabilities.

Learn more here

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Workgroup staff lays out how municipal contributions stem from present-value liabilities, not annual cash flows
LCPR staff explained the difference between observable annual cash flows (state aid, benefits, administrative expenses) and the actuaries’ present-value liability that determines long-term contribution needs, using sample retiree scenarios to show how vesting and retirement age affect costs.
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November 3, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans seeking money help asked AI, but only 3% of U.S. adults have a great deal of confidence in it. See who the financially fulfilled turned to instead. #AI #RetirementPlanning
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Seeking Money Help Asked AI. How Confident Are They That It Gives Good Advice?
Chatbots, advisors, family or a web search: Americans spread their money questions around. Who they turn to says a lot about how secure they feel.
www.moneytalksnews.com
October 29, 2026 at 5:06 PM
A 3.6% Social Security COLA is projected for 2027, but rising healthcare, housing, and Medicare costs may still impact retirees. Focus on long-term purchasing power in your retirement plan. Link in comments. #SocialSecurity #RetirementPlanning #RetirementIncome
October 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM
𝐈𝐬 £𝟏 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧? 💷

At a 4% withdrawal rate, it could provide £40,000 a year. But inflation, tax and retiring early can change the picture quickly.

Here’s how far a seven-figure pension pot can really go 👇

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#RetirementPlanning #Pensions #devereinvestment
October 29, 2026 at 6:46 AM