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Advantages and Disadvantages of In-Service 401(k) Rollover

In this video, Colin Exelby, CFP® will discuss the pros and cons of an In-Service 401(k) Rollover while shedding light on a valuable strategy for individuals who may not have changed jobs but are seeking greater control over their retirement savings.. Consolidating 401(k) accounts with an In-Service Rollover into a single IRA can simplify your financial life, making it easier to manage and track your retirement savings. It can be a powerful tool for increasing control over your retirement savings, but it's important to understand the advantages and disadvantages before deciding if it's right for you. ★☆★ 401k Loans Explained (You Should Take them More Often Than You May Think) ★☆★ ★☆★ Free 401(k) Rollover Checklist ★☆★ #1: ★☆★ Rocket Money (originally called as TrueBill) ★☆★ #2: ★☆★Personal Capital ★☆★ OTHER RESOURCES ★☆★ Financial Freedom 2023: How to Create a Tax-Free Retirement Income ★☆★ ★☆★ How to Create a 💯 % Tax-Free Retirement Income PLAY

Roth IRA for Children - Empowering Your Kids towards Financial Success

What is the easiest, greatest way to set your kids up to be a millionaire Today I am answering a question that I have received many times, in many different ways. This discussion is specifically for parents who want to set up a Roth IRA for their children. 🔎 RESOURCES MENTIONED 👇 🖥️ ✅ Roth IRA Success Story – How to Get $50,000 Tax-Free Money For Your Kids 🖥️ ✅ Roth IRA Rules For Minors. Your Kids Guide to Tax Free Money 🖥️ ✅ 5 Best Investments for Roth IRA in 2023 🖥️ 🖥️ 🔖CHAPTERS 👇 00:00 Intro 02:20 Why is this such a great gift? 04:25 Roth IRA Rules (for kids) 06:35 How do you set up a Roth IRA for kids? 09:06 Who owns the custodial account? 11:48 How does the IRA affect college funding? 12:32 Can multiple children share one Roth IRA account? 13:20 Not every brokerage offers custodial Roth IRAs ★☆★Buy Crypto Here★☆★ 💶Blockfi- Crypto Currency Saving Accounts : ➜Celsius - Free Bitcoin w/ New Account: ▶️ CoinBase - $5 Bitcoin New Accounts

2023 Retirement Account Edition: Comprehensive Year-End Financial Checklist

In this video, Colin Exelby, CFP® explains the key retirement plan deadlines you need to know before the year ends! Whether you're a business owner, have a SIMPLE or SEP IRA, or found yourself over-contributing to a Roth IRA in 2022, we've got you covered. Make sure your financial strategy is on track as we approach the new year! Top Personal Finance Tools: #1: ★☆★ Rocket Money (originally called TrueBill) ★☆★ #2: ★☆★Personal Capital ★☆★ OTHER RESOURCES ★☆★ Financial Freedom 2023: How to Create a Tax-Free Retirement Income ★☆★ ★☆★ How to Create a 💯 % Tax-Free Retirement Income PLAYLIST ★☆★ ★☆★ Book Your Free Consultation! ★☆★ ★☆★Gusto Bookkeeping★☆★ [About] Colin Exelby is a Certified Financial Planner Professional™ or CFP®. He owns the virtual financial advisory practice Celestial Wealth Management. I provide financial planning for business owners and their families that makes sense. Transformational change is made when you focus on the big pi

Tips for Safeguarding My Retirement Against Inflation

... ( read more ) HOW TO: Hedge Against Inflation REVEALED: Best Investment During Inflation HOW TO INVEST IN GOLD: Gold IRA Investing HOW TO INVEST IN SILVER: Silver IRA Investing How Do I Protect My Retirement From Inflation? Retirement is a crucial phase of life where we all aspire to enjoy the fruits of our labor and lead a comfortable life. However, one of the biggest concerns that retirees face is the threat of inflation eroding the value of their savings. Inflation, the gradual increase in the cost of living and the decrease in the purchasing power of money over time, can have a significant impact on retirement funds. Thankfully, there are strategies you can implement to protect your retirement from inflation. First and foremost, diversification is key. Rather than solely relying on one type of investment, it is advisable to diversify your portfolio. By spreading your investments across various asset classes like stocks, bonds, real esta

Understanding the Basics of a Medicaid Compliant Annuity

What is a Medicaid Compliant Annuity? In this episode, Chris Berry answers: What is a Medicaid Compliant Annuity and how does it work? ___________________________________________________________________________ Attorney and Financial Advisor Christopher Berry of Castle Wealth Group answer questions on retirement and estate planning every Wednesday at 1pm. Register here or give our office a call at 844-885-4200. Castle Wealth Group and Christopher Berry help families with estate planning, elder law, retirement planning, and tax planning from their Brighton, Ann Arbor, Livonia, Bloomfield Hills, and Novi offices. Castle Wealth Group helps families with their legal, financial, and tax planning for their retirement and legacy. With the use of legal structures like revocable living trusts, Castle Trusts (asset protection trusts), Chris Berry and Castle Wealth Group can help your family plan, protect, and preserve what is important through their Retirement and Legacy Bluepri

Is a Roth Conversion with Your TSP Worth Considering?

Conversions of the Traditional portion of a Thrift Savings Plan to a Roth IRA may not work for everyone, but if done properly and at the right time, you could see more net income from your TSP in retirement. In this episode, we will discuss key points you should know before taking any actions and provide 3 strategies of when a Roth conversion may be best for you. Welcome to Financial Planning 4 Feds. We are dedicated to educating federal employees on how to maximize value from their government benefits by developing and executing a financial plan. In this episode we will go over: - 3 considerations when comparing Traditional and Roth IRAs - Key Points to know before you convert an IRA - 3 strategies of when a conversion might be best for you 0:00 Intro 1:43 Why choose a Roth? 2:30 Key Points to know before you convert an IRA 5:49 3 strategies of when a conversion might be best for you Footnotes for: Roth Conversion at Retirement Strategy This example uses

Investing Strategies during Periods of High Inflation

Inflation is a monetary phenomenon, and it naturally rises from time to time. Unfortunately, a high-inflation period is upon us now, but that shouldn't influence your investment strategies. Investing in stocks over bonds is a great strategy since stocks adjust to inflation much better than bonds do. Listen to the full podcast here: #wiserretirement #investmentportfolio #investmentmanagement #useconomy #inflation #stockmarket #bonds... ( read more ) LEARN ABOUT: Investing During Inflation REVEALED: Best Investment During Inflation HOW TO INVEST IN GOLD: Gold IRA Investing HOW TO INVEST IN SILVER: Silver IRA Investing Investing in High-Inflation Times: Strategies and Considerations Inflation, a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services, can have far-reaching effects on various aspects of an economy. One significant area that experiences the impact of inflation is investments. High-inflation times present unique challenges

Episide 121 of The CASH Podcast with Adam Koos: The Impact of Rising Interest Rates on the Mortgage Market

Adam welcomes Brandon Caldwell, Senior Mortgage Advisor with Ruoff Mortgage to discuss rising interest rates and the changing mortgage market for residential purchases.  Brandon shares more about certain changes to regulation that make it more expensive for a qualified borrow to get a mortgage and more affordable for a less qualified borrower.  Brandon also talks more about loan level price adjustments and how they work during the mortgage process.  Given the prominence of new construction deals happening in the market Brandon explains those products and how they are trickier than you may anticipate.  Adam and Brandon also discuss some of the lesser utilized yet still viable products in today's market including Bank Statement Loans, No Doc Loans, and DSCRs.  Lastly, Brandon shares his advice to those who think they should wait until mortgage interest rates decline.   Email Brandon: B.Caldwell@ruoff.com  Brandon Caldwell Senior Mortgage Advisor  Ruoff Mortgage, NMLS I

Example: Understanding FERS Deferred Retirement: Which Benefits Will I Forfeit? (Illustrated)

Are you considering a FERS Deferred Retirement? Are you aware of the potential impacts that will occur if you do so? In this video, we discuss the FERS Deferred Retirement and what impacts it has on your other benefits as a Federal Employee. You can read the full article here: Leave a comment below if you have any other questions regarding your FERS Deferred Retirement and the impacts it may have on your other benefits! -=-=-=-=- Want to learn more about how you can plan for your federal retirement? Then check out: Plan Your Federal Retirement Website: Do you like listening to podcasts? Want to specifically learn how to better plan for your federal retirement? Then check out: Plan Your Federal Retirement Podcast: Are you looking to work with a financial planner who specializes in the intricacies involved with the federal employee retirement system? Then check us out: Shilanski & Associates, INC.: Also, follow me at these places below and say hi! LinkedIn:

Retiring Solo & Smart: Effective Retirement Planning for Single Millennials, Gen-X, and Baby Boomers

How do you build your financial future when you're single? In this webinar, Senior Financial Planner, Allison Alley, CFP® explains how to map out your retirement journey, create a budget, and manage debt, with specific strategies for every generation. Whether you're a millennial, a Gen-Xer, or a baby boomer, Allison offers tips and strategies around emergency savings, Social Security, saving for retirement (including catch-up contributions), and managing your investment portfolio during market downturns. Throughout the webinar, Allison also answers viewer questions about retirement as a single person. Download the guide to Going Solo: How to Navigate Your Financial Future Single: 00:00 - Intro 02:19 - Retirement Savings by Generation 04:12 - Millennials' Solo Retirement 09:51 - Generation X Solo Retirement 20:15 - For the percentage of salary to save, are you referring to gross or net income after taxes and retirement contributions? 20:30 - How does the death

Is it Possible for Federal Employees to Convert a Thrift Savings Plan to a Roth TSP?

Are you trying to figure out if Federal Employees can convert their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) to a ROTH TSP? Are you aware of the differences between a TSP transfer vs. a TSP rollover? In this video, we discuss how you can ultimately transfer money from your TSP to a ROTH IRA. You can read the full article here: Leave a comment below if you have any other questions about how these transfers work! -=-=-=-=- Want to learn more about how you can plan for your federal retirement? Then check out: Plan Your Federal Retirement Website: Do you like listening to podcasts? Want to specifically learn how to better plan for your federal retirement? Then check out: Plan Your Federal Retirement Podcast: Are you looking to work with a financial planner who specializes in the intricacies involved with the federal employee retirement system? Then check us out: Shilanski & Associates, INC.: Also, follow me at these places below and say hi! LinkedIn: Facebook: Until next

Wednesday Wisdom Webinars: Weekly Sessions for April 26, 2023

Weekly Wednesday Wisdom Webinars April 26, 2023 Certified Elder Law Attorney and Certified Financial Advisor Chris Berry of Castle Wealth Group answers questions on retirement and estate planning every Wednesday at 1pm www.wisdomwebinar.com to register or give our office a call at 844-885-4200. Castle Wealth Group and Christopher Berry help families with estate planning, elder law, retirement planning , and tax planning from Brighton, Ann Arbor, Livonia, Bloomfield Hills, and Novi offices. In this week's webinar, Attorney and Advisor Chris Berry of www.castlewealthlegal.com answers the below questions. 0:00 Introduction 3:09 What is involved in funding a Trust? 9:48 Getting I Bonds from a tax refund, how do I add those to the Trust? 11:29 If I have too many credit cards more than I need, does that help or hinder the credit rate? 12:26 Are you concerned about the dollar remaining the reserve currency, is there anything we should be doing to prepare in case it

Calculating Your Federal Employee FERS Annuity: A Step-by-Step Guide with an Example

Are you trying to understand how much your FERS Annuity will be when you retire? There are two misconceptions many federal employees have when it comes to their federal retirement: 1) mistaking years of service and/or 2) understanding their Hi-3. In this video, Micah is going to break down how the FERS pension works and provides an example! You can read the full article here: Do us a favor and hit that subscribe button! It helps us continue to grow and get this content out there for federal employees! -=-=-=-=- Want to learn more about how you can plan for your federal retirement? Then check out: Plan Your Federal Retirement Website: Do you like listening to podcasts? Want to specifically learn how to better plan for your federal retirement? Then check out: Plan Your Federal Retirement Podcast: Are you looking to work with a financial planner who specializes in the intricacies involved with the federal employee retirement system? Then check us out: Shilanski &