Tag: Retirement Investing

7 Essential Strategies for Successful Investing for Retirement (Ep. 121)

7 Essential Strategies for Successful Investing for Retirement (Ep. 121)

Retirement investing can bring many questions, especially when your savings need to support your lifestyle for decades. How do you balance growth, income, taxes, and market uncertainty when planning for life after work?

In this episode, I share my recent webinar from the New York Public Library’s Investing A-Z program, in which I discuss seven essential strategies for investing in retirement. I explain how a financial plan should guide investment decisions, why inflation can affect long-term purchasing power, and how retirees can think differently about market risk. I also cover the role of stocks, dividend growth investing, tax planning strategies, Roth conversions, charitable giving, and important questions to consider when working with a financial advisor. 

Throughout the presentation, I focus on creating a thoughtful approach to retirement investing that connects financial decisions with the lifestyle you want to support.

Key points:

  • How a financial plan can guide retirement investment decisions instead of focusing only on portfolio performance
  • Why inflation and rising costs can affect retirement income needs over several decades of life
  • How retirees can measure investment risk by considering years of income during market downturns
  • The role of stocks, dividend growth investing, and long-term thinking in retirement portfolios
  • How tax strategies, Roth conversions, and charitable giving may influence retirement planning decisions
  • And more!

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I Have Inherited an IRA—Now What? 5 Steps to Avoid Costly Mistakes (Ep. 52)

I Have Inherited an IRA—Now What? 5 Steps to Avoid Costly Mistakes (Ep. 52)

Inheriting an IRA can feel like stepping into a financial minefield — but with the right guidance, you can avoid costly mistakes and make the most of your legacy.

How do you know which rules apply? What if you miss a critical tax deadline? What should you do first?

In this episode, I break down the five essential steps every woman should take after inheriting an IRA. I explain how the Secure Act changed the rules, when required distributions apply, and how to think about taxes and investment strategy.

Topics covered:

  • How to determine if you’re a spousal or non-spousal beneficiary
  • The importance of knowing your IRA type: Traditional vs. Roth
  • Required distributions and understanding the fine print of the 10-year rule
  • Tailoring investment strategies to your individual needs post-inheritance
  • Tips for tax-efficient distribution strategies, including qualified charitable distributions
  • And more!

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