On this episode of Financial Philosophy, James continues his discussion about 401(k)s. He goes over the new responsibilities employees have with the Defined Contribution Plan. 

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On this episode of Financial Philosophy, James covers the most popular and common defined contribution plan, the 401(k). James goes over its history and the advantages and disadvantages of the 401(k) plan.

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After regulation hit defined benefit plans in the 1970s and ‘80s, defined contribution plans started to become more popular. It quickly became the “go-to” retirement plan. On this episode of Financial Philosophy, James covers defined contribution plans, including its history and characteristics. He also touches on some of the individual plans within the defined contribution plans.

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Do you have a pension? If so, then you may have some decisions to make on the horizon. Before turning on your benefits, there’s a lot to consider and avoid. On this episode of Financial Philosophy, James goes through five of the most common Defined Benefit Pension mistakes and how to avoid them.

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Pension – A term and a retirement plan that is becoming extinct. From their height in the mid-1980s to becoming more of an “antique” in today’s world, James takes the time to explore the fall of pension plans and touch on what’s replacing them on this episode of Financial Philosophy.

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Just received your pension paperwork? Pension paperwork can be very monotonous, which can lead to preventable mistakes. On this episode of Financial Philosophy, James goes through five of the most common pension paperwork mistakes and how to avoid them.

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On this episode of Financial Philosophy, James goes over and through the pension paperwork. James dives into the paperwork itself, detailing what each form is and why it's a part of the paperwork.

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Ever thought about the impacts drawing your pension has, above and beyond receiving more money? On this episode of Financial Philosophy, James goes through the impacts, both positively and negatively, of drawing your pension both pre-retirement and post-retirement. 

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The return on pensions vary for each plan and person, so how do you know how much to expect? There is a specific pension formula that can predict what you will receive. On this episode of Financial Philosophy, James dives into the pension formula to explain how this all works, and what factors are impacting your potential return.

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Pension withdrawals typically begin at age 65, but what if you need it sooner? What if you just want it sooner? On this episode of Financial Philosophy, James goes through the advantages and disadvantages of early withdrawals from a pension plan.

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In addition to helping our clients plan for a successful retirement we also implement investments solutions.  We believe that what sets us apart is our philosophy to avoid investment products and instead buy/sell individual stocks, bonds, and options for our clients.  We do this to eliminate the middle man which we believe increases control and transparency, and decreases fees.

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