Many people spend decades building their retirement nest egg, only to discover that having substantial savings isn't enough. Just like a beautiful house needs a strong foundation to withstand storms, your retirement plan needs proper structuring to help preserve against the challenges ahead.

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After years of diligent saving and investing, many people are thrilled to see their retirement accounts grow. And while that's certainly an achievement worth celebrating, there's a sobering reality to consider - Uncle Sam is patiently waiting to collect his share of every dollar you withdraw from those tax-deferred accounts.

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Gone are the days when retirees could rely heavily on substantial external support—like Social Security and robust corporate pension plans. Today, not only are pensions a fading memory, but the reliability of Social Security benefits is also increasingly uncertain, placing the burden of securing a financially stable retirement more firmly on individuals.

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Disclosure: Michael Andersen Registered Investment Advisors (“Andersen Wealth Management”) is a Registered Investment Adviser. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Andersen Wealth Management and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.

I’ll bet a lot has happened to you in the last 20 years that you didn’t see coming. You probably had some unexpected blessings and also some obstacles to overcome. Either way, there were some big unknowns in your past and they’ll continue in the future.

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Disclosure: Michael Andersen Registered Investment Advisors (“Andersen Wealth Management”) is a Registered Investment Adviser. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Andersen Wealth Management and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.

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Disclosure: Michael Andersen Registered Investment Advisors (“Andersen Wealth Management”) is a Registered Investment Adviser. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Andersen Wealth Management and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.

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Disclosure: Michael Andersen Registered Investment Advisors (“Andersen Wealth Management”) is a Registered Investment Adviser. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Andersen Wealth Management and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.

According to a new Axios/Ipsos poll, one in five Americans believe they’ll never retire, 62 percent of people who aren't retired yet believe Social Security won't even cover half their expenses and only 33 percent of Americans have a written financial plan. Of course, there are some simple steps you can take to gauge your preparedness for retirement and it’s as easy as checking off the boxes on our retirement checklist.

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Many people assume that their taxes will go down once they stop working. While this might be true for some of you, for many, taxes could actually become one of your biggest expenses in retirement.

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Michael and his team specialize in creating a clear path for your retirement. If you're ready to protect, preserve and grow into your dream retirement, listen in as Michael begins this week's Wise Money. 

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Disclosure: Michael Andersen Registered Investment Advisors (“Andersen Wealth Management”) is a Registered Investment Adviser. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Andersen Wealth Management and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.

Michael and his team specialize in creating a clear path for your retirement. If you're ready to protect, preserve and grow into your dream retirement, listen in as Michael begins this week's Wise Money. 

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Disclosure: Michael Andersen Registered Investment Advisors (“Andersen Wealth Management”) is a Registered Investment Adviser. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Andersen Wealth Management and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.