Retire Smarter with Kevin Kroskey, CFP® & Tyler Emrick, CFA® CFP®

Over the last few years, significant changes have been made to how retirement accounts are managed after death, especially with new RMD rules. In July, the IRS issued its new Final Regulations regarding the SECURE Act’s provisions.

In this episode, hear Tyler Emrick, CFA®, CFP®, break down the key provisions, including the 10-Year Rule for beneficiaries and updates to RMD timelines, and how these changes impact your retirement and estate planning.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• What the SECURE Act changed when it passed in 2019 and what’s been updated since?

Have questions?

Need help making sure your investments and retirement plan are on track? Click to schedule a free 15-minute call with one of True Wealth's CFP® Professionals.

http://bit.ly/calltruewealth

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• Background on The Retirement Manifesto Blog and the blog post we’re discussing.

Have questions?

Need help making sure your investments and retirement plan are on track? Click to schedule a free 15-minute call with one of True Wealth's CFP® Professionals.

http://bit.ly/calltruewealth

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• The rapid growth we’ve seen in Buffer ETFs.

Have questions?

Need help making sure your investments and retirement plan are on track? Click to schedule a free 15-minute call with one of True Wealth's CFP® Professionals.

http://bit.ly/calltruewealth

In this episode, hear Tyler Emrick, CFA®, CFP®, discuss why meticulous budgeting isn’t necessary for most people approaching retirement. Discover how understanding your lifestyle spending and anticipating future changes can lead to more effective financial planning.

Learn about the "Retirement Spending Smile" concept and why focusing on your lifestyle expenses is more beneficial than a line-by-line budget. Plus, we’ll explore how your financial advisor should be helping you monitor spending against your goals.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• The common perception of budgeting and why a detailed budget might not be necessary.

Check out our interview with retirement researcher Dr. David Blanchett:

Part 1 - https://www.truewealthdesign.com/ep-101-interview-with-retirement-researcher-dr-david-blanchett-part-1/

Part 2 - https://www.truewealthdesign.com/ep-102-interview-with-retirement-researcher-dr-david-blanchett-part-2/

Have questions?

Need help making sure your investments and retirement plan are on track? Click to schedule a free 15-minute call with one of True Wealth's CFP® Professionals.

http://bit.ly/calltruewealth

It's almost Election Day in the US, and opinions are flying. But should elections sway your long-term investment strategy?

Find out in this episode as Tyler Emrick, CFA®, CFP®, cuts through the political noise exploring historical market performance in past election years and Presidential terms. Sharing how you can use this data to set your emotions aside and make more informed investment decisions.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• Elections provide a great degree of uncertainty, which can cause emotional and usually illogical behavior.

Have questions?

Need help making sure your investments and retirement plan are on track? Click to schedule a free 15-minute call with one of True Wealth's CFP® Professionals.

http://bit.ly/calltruewealth

Our brain uses mental shortcuts to help us solve problems. While they can be quite helpful, in some areas they may harm our decision-making. Social Security claiming is often one of these negatively impacted areas.

In this episode, hear Tyler Emrick, CFA®, CFP®, discuss the mental shortcuts (aka cognitive biases) at play when deciding to take your Social Security benefits. Being cognizant and acting with a more prudent decision-making process will likely help you realize a better outcome and improved retirement.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• Optimism and pessimism bias can skew our judgments when making decisions.

Have questions?

Need help making sure your investments and retirement plan are on track? Click to schedule a free 15-minute call with one of True Wealth's CFP® Professionals.

http://bit.ly/calltruewealth

Estate planning is about more than just wealth distribution—it’s about peace of mind. 

In this episode, Hear Tyler Emrick, CFA®, CFP®, cover the fundamentals to start or update your estate planning journey. We’ll discuss how your financial advisor is best to guide the process while your attorney ensures legal alignment. Working together makes the journey better for you and more likely at your intended destination while reducing risks of unnecessary taxes, legal costs, and family conflicts.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• A story about how a lack of estate planning could derail everything you hoped to leave your loved ones.

Have questions?

Need help making sure your investments and retirement plan are on track? Click to schedule a free 15-minute call with one of True Wealth's CFP® Professionals.

http://bit.ly/calltruewealth

Employer-provided retiree health benefits are quickly becoming obsolete. KFF’s latest survey reveals a sharp decline in large employers offering these benefits, leaving individuals to seek other solutions.

Hear Tyler Emrick, CFA®, CFP®, explore your options. Whether you are worried about age 65—either retiring before or after—or have a business, we have you covered. Plus, we'll highlight potential trouble spots and important deadlines you need to know.

Don’t navigate this shift alone—tune in for expert guidance.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• What the trends tell us about employer-sponsored coverage, including retiree health benefits.

Have questions?

Need help making sure your investments and retirement plan are on track? Click to schedule a free 15-minute call with one of True Wealth's CFP® Professionals.

http://bit.ly/calltruewealth

In this episode, Tyler Emrick, CFA®, CFP®, explores why targeting a "magic number" of retirement savings falls well short of good retirement planning. Yet, why do people often focus on this? Is it because this survey data is regularly done and widely in the media – with the magic number now at a record high of $1.46 million – or something more?

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• The amount of money investors believe they need to retire has increased dramatically and is exceeding the current pace of inflation.

Have questions?

Need help making sure your investments and retirement plan are on track? Click to schedule a free 15-minute call with one of True Wealth's CFP® Professionals.

http://bit.ly/calltruewealth

We welcome Kevin Kroskey, CFP®, MBA, back in action, joining Tyler Emrick, CFA, CFP®, on this potpourri-type episode.

Hear Kevin's perspective on the last episode, coming changes in the residential real estate market, and why they will be good for consumers. He'll also share some lessons learned from this tax season and differences between tax-only clients and clients who receive coordinated tax and wealth management services.

Hear Tyler share recent client stories from new clients about the issues and ramifications of not coordinating financial, legal, and tax matters properly.

And be sure to listen at the end when they discuss the recently released college ranking, called "A First Try at ROI". This study and the resulting calculator look at the cost outlays for 4,500 colleges and the ROI – return on investment – in earnings over time. Is the Ivy league worth the cost (if your child can get in)? What about a pricey private school vs. a public in-state one? And who had a wiser decision-making process for their college selection – Kevin or Tyler.

That and more on this episode of Retire Smarter.

See the rankings here: https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/collegeroi/

Have questions?

Need help making sure your investments and retirement plan are on track? Click to schedule a free 15-minute call with one of True Wealth's CFP® Professionals.

http://bit.ly/calltruewealth