When we think about risks to retirement, it’s natural to focus on the big, dramatic market downturns—like those we’ve seen in the past and will undoubtedly face again in the future. But those aren’t the only threats. The looming possibility of higher taxes, persistent inflation, and other challenges all contribute to the very real fear of outliving your savings.

According to the saying, nothing is certain except death and taxes. And that tax impact is something you just can’t escape, even in retirement. But, there are steps you can take to help reduce the impact of taxes on your retirement savings.

When we think about retirement and what you need to focus on with your money, four things often come to mind, and we think that everyone in retirement needs to consider at least these four things in their plan in varying levels – Preservation, Growth Potential, Income and Liquidity.

In a time when growing government debt is almost certainly paving the way for higher taxes, helping ensure the protection of your retirement savings is more important than ever. How you manage the potential taxation of your nest egg could define the reality of your retirement years.

Preparing for a retirement that could last 30 years or more is no small feat. With many relying on withdrawals from their 401(k) or similar retirement plans for essential income, preserving and optimizing these funds is important.

When we were growing up, we all knew about Santa’s Naughty or Nice list. Santa would write your name in his big book, deciding if you’ve been Naughty or Nice this year. And admit it. Your behavior improved as the calendar got closer to Christmas. So today, we’re going to have Josh and Alicia step into the boots of our Retirement Santa. What retirement scenarios could fall under Naughty or Nice? Let’s find out...

 Resolutions are easy to make and even easier to break. It’s time to look ahead and think about practical goals for the new year

It’s not what you make, it’s what you keep that counts. As you start to think about your finances and retirement have you ever considered this? Some people tell you ‘it’s less about the number of dollars you’ve saved and more about strategies you use with your savings.’

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