Path To Wealth & Wisdom

Knowing your risk tolerance is a crucial part to your retirement plan. If you take too much risk, you could potentially lose money that you need to pay for your basic needs. But if you don't take enough risk, you may not be able to beat inflation. There's a happy medium for everyone's situation and Steve and Sean discuss some considerations to help you figure yours out.
 
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There are many opinions and misconceptions when it comes to Social Security. Some people claim they have found the "best claiming strategy" for everyone's situation, but the reality is that there is no silver bullet when it comes to Social Security. The guys discuss some popular myths about Social Security and some factors to consider before you do start claiming it.
 
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Today we invite Deb Cmar to the podcast. She serves as the Director of Client Services and Licensed Insurance Specialist at Davis Wealth Management. Sean and Deb discuss the basics of Medicare and clear up some common misunderstandings of this program.
 
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Healthcare costs continue to rise as time goes on and it can destroy a retirement plan if you do not factor in the potential costs. Steve and Sean discuss why healthcare costs are so misunderstood and how they proactively plan for these expenses.
 
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Phone number: (603) 715-2335
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Taxes are at historically low rates right now and with the national debt rising, it almost seems inevitable that taxes will have to go up in the future. However, there are certain measures you can take so that taxes won't eat away at your retirement. We discuss how to proactively plan for taxes on today's show and why this is an overlooked component of retirement planning.
 
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Phone number: (603) 715-2335
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Living a long time isn’t supposed to be a bad thing and it almost seems counterintuitive to categorize it as a risk. But it is. Let’s take a look at how longevity plays a role in a financial plan and have an honest conversation about how deal with the “problem” of living too long.
 
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Phone number: (603) 715-2335
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Many people do not understand the threat that withdrawal rate risk can pose on their retirement. There is the old age 4 percent rule, where you take 4 percent out of your portfolio every year, but things in the financial landscape have drastically changed since that rule was created. We talk on today's show about how easily you can run out of money if you do not account for this risk and methods to possibly avoid this risk in your retirement.
 
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Phone number: (603) 715-2335
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When going into retirement, there are a myriad of risks to avoid, but today we want to focus on sequential risk. If you retire during a down market, your portfolio could suffer greatly if you have not accounted for this type of risk. Steve and Sean explain how to avoid this risk and the damage it can do if you are no prepared.
 
Visit Steve Davis's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/
Phone number: (603) 715-2335
E-mail: Steve@daviswealthmgmt.com

A lot of retirement planning concepts go back to fundamental ideas of investing. Buy low sell high, and investing for the long term are common discussion points on the show, but it cannot be overstated how important these concepts are to a retirement plan. Steve and Sean discuss the definition of long term investing and getting rid of emotions out of your financial decisions so you do not become a day trader.
 
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Phone number: (603) 715-2335
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We talk all the time about getting a retirement plan and sticking to it, but what pillars make up a retirement plan? Steve and Sean discuss the main considerations and problem areas when creating a retirement plan for their clients on today's show.
 
Visit Steve Davis's website: http://www.daviswealthmgmt.com/
Phone number: (603) 715-2335
E-mail: Steve@daviswealthmgmt.com