08.15.22
Question Mark: Is it OK to withdraw retirement funds early?
If you have to dip into a retirement account, where can you do that? So well, for one case, a very good option, many for one case allow for what’s called a hardship withdrawal.
If you have to dip into a retirement account, where can you do that? So well, for one case, a very good option, many for one case allow for what’s called a hardship withdrawal.
So when should I take my Social Security? I get that question quite a bit, and it’s actually a quite a complicated one.
Social Security, although it’s there, it’s going to change. In fact, we’re seeing that now the age for eligibility of Social Security is increasing, and there’s more and more people taking the Social Security benefits that are paying in.
Once you’re starting to take it out or annuities, which is where it gets its name, that paycheck will come to you on a regular basis. It will never go up. It will never go down. It’s not affected by interest rates or the stock market. You’ll receive that paycheck until the day you die and possibly past.
I love annuities; I think they’re significantly underused in individuals’ retirement strategies. But if you’re asking, “What is an annuity?” I’ve got the answer right here.
Check out my video below, part 7 of my series on retirement planning, for more insight into permanent life insurance policies.
So, now that you’ve determined to pursue life insurance, what type of life insurance do you get?
Some people think talking about life insurance is taboo. They may be right that it is a morbid subject, but I believe it necessary when speaking on retirement planning. Regardless, they almost always have the same question in the end: “Is life insurance worth it?”
How should you get started with investing? There are no guarantees when investing, so you first need to decide how risk-tolerant you are willing to be with money you’re saving for your retirement.
What’s a 401K, and why should you have one? These are common questions around retirement planning, and I’ve got your answer in this short Question Mark video.
For investors looking for safe harbors in an uncertain economy, annuities are attracting a lot of attention. I spoke with CNBC about the benefit of annuities for a balanced portfolio.
What is the 4% rule for retirement? A guideline for ensuring your retirement funds last as long as you need them to. But here’s what else you should consider to see if your nest egg will be enough to fund your retirement.