You could earn the same average return as another investor and still have a very different retirement outcome. Why? The timing of market gains and losses can matter significantly once you start withdrawing from your savings. 

In this episode of Protect Your Assets, David Hollander explains sequence of returns risk and why the first few years of retirement can be so important. He also takes a closer look at the traditional 4% withdrawal rule and discusses what retirees and those nearing retirement should consider when building an income strategy designed for the years ahead. 

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A strong market can make it easy to assume your retirement plan is on track, but it can also cause your portfolio to drift without you realizing it. In this episode of Protect Your Assets, David Hollander, The Sandman, walks through a mid-year retirement checkup and explains why now may be a good time to take a closer look. 

David covers three areas to review: rebalancing your portfolio, maintaining enough liquidity for retirement expenses and RMDs, and keeping your investment expectations aligned with your personal goals. Tune in to learn what to look for as you head toward the end of the year. 

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Are you ready for retirement beyond the financial side of the equation? In this episode of Protect Your Assets, David Hollander, The Sandman, explores how preparing for retirement can include testing out potential destinations, new routines, hobbies, travel, and other lifestyle changes before leaving the workforce. 

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What are Trump Accounts, and how could they fit into your family’s financial plan? In this episode of Protect Your Assets, David Hollander breaks down what parents, grandparents, and business owners should know about these new savings accounts for children. 

Learn how Trump Accounts work, including the $1,000 federal contribution for eligible children, contribution limits, investment options, tax considerations, and what happens when the child turns 18. David also compares Trump Accounts vs. 529 plans, examines the “millionaire” claims, and explains how these accounts may fit into a broader generational wealth strategy. 

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Is your 401(k) ready for retirement? David Hollander explains what to review as retirement gets closer, including fees, investment risk, taxes, income planning, and the investment options available within your plan. He also discusses how outside guidance may help you make more informed decisions about your 401(k) and prepare it for the transition from saving to generating retirement income. 

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Can you afford to retire? A recent Transamerica survey found that 62% of Americans worry they could work their entire lives and still not have enough money to retire. In this episode, David Hollander explores the biggest retirement risks facing today's retirees, including inflation, Social Security uncertainty, long-term care costs, and retirement income planning. He also shares ways to help you identify potential gaps and make more informed financial decisions as you prepare for retirement. 

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Many retirement decisions are influenced by assumptions that aren't always accurate. In this episode of Protect Your Assets, David Hollander, The Sandman, explores 7 common retirement myths and the facts behind them. Drawing on research from the Boston College Center for Retirement Research, he discusses misconceptions surrounding Social Security, long-term care, retirement investing, taxes, and retirement income planning, and why understanding these topics may help you make more informed financial decisions. 

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What does financial independence really mean in retirement? In this episode of Protect Your Assets, David Hollander shares a practical retirement checklist to help you prepare for life after work. Learn how to evaluate whether you've saved enough, create retirement income, optimize your Social Security claiming strategy, understand Medicare enrollment, prepare for rising healthcare and long-term care costs, and build a retirement plan designed around income, growth, and risk management. 

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Every major retirement decision comes with one important question: When? In this episode of Protect Your Assets, David Hollander discusses the timing decisions that can have a lasting impact on your financial future, including when to claim Social Security, when required minimum distributions (RMDs) begin, when Roth conversions may make sense, and how the order of retirement account withdrawals can influence your long-term tax strategy. 

Whether you're approaching retirement or already there, this episode offers practical retirement planning insights to help you make more informed decisions about your income, taxes, and legacy. 

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The stock market continues to reach new highs, but rising interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty, and increased volatility are causing many investors to question what comes next. In this episode of Protect Your Assets, David Hollander discusses retirement income planning strategies that may help retirees and those nearing retirement protect a portion of their savings, manage risk, and create more dependable income. He also explores ways to evaluate portfolio risk, address sequence of returns risk, and position your retirement plan for an uncertain market environment. 

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