Whether you're approaching retirement or have already retired, it's time to examine your retirement plan closely to see if it can withstand market volatility and economic changes, changes to your health or your spouse's health, or the death of a spouse.

During this segment of RichLife Retirement, Bruce Steinbrock and I discuss how crucial comprehensive planning is in today's financial landscape.

We'll be exploring:

🍃 The recent Federal Reserve rate cut and its potential impact on your savings and investments

🍃 How to build a financial strategy that can weather the "certainty of uncertainty"

🍃 The importance of proactive planning for various scenarios in life and retirement

🍃 Key components of a comprehensive financial plan, including income strategies, investment plans, healthcare considerations, and tax planning

🍃 How to optimize your Social Security benefits and avoid common pitfalls

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights on preparing for a confident financial future.

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Disclosures:
* Not associated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other government agency. Maximizing your Social Security Benefits assumes foreknowledge of your date of death. If, as an example, you wait to claim a higher monthly benefit amount but predecease your average life expectancy, it would have been better to claim your benefits at an earlier age with reduced benefits.

** RichLife Advisors does not offer legal or tax advice. Please consult the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstances.

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Are you concerned about the future of Social Security? You're not alone. A recent survey conducted by the Nationwide Retirement Institute reveals that many Americans lack confidence in this crucial retirement benefit.

==> 72% of adults worry about Social Security running out of funding in their lifetime.

==> 79% of Millennials, 77% of Gen Xers, and 66% of Baby Boomers expressed this same worry about Social Security.

As we approach retirement, it's essential to understand how Social Security fits into our overall retirement strategy.

Key Takeaways:

· The historical context of Social Security and how it has evolved

· Common misconceptions about Social Security's viability

· Strategies for potentially maximizing your Social Security benefits

· The possible impact of taxes on your Social Security income

· The difference between tax preparation and tax-planning

· The importance of integrating Social Security into your comprehensive retirement plan

· Involving both spouses in the retirement planning process

Bruce Steinbrock and I also address the critical question: Can you rely on Social Security in retirement?

While there's no one-size-fits-all answer, understanding the nuances of this program can help you make more informed decisions about your financial future.

We're examining how recent legislative changes might affect your benefits and discussing proactive steps you can take to help secure your financial well-being in retirement.

Remember, a successful retirement strategy goes beyond just Social Security. It's about creating a comprehensive plan that considers all aspects of your financial life.
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Converting an employer plan account or a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA is a taxable event. Increased taxable income from the Roth IRA conversion may have several consequences including but not limited to, a need for additional tax withholding or estimated tax payments, the loss of certain tax deductions and credits, and higher taxes on Social Security benefits.

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Disclosures:
* Not associated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other government agency. Maximizing your Social Security Benefits assumes foreknowledge of your date of death. If, as an example, you wait to claim a higher monthly benefit amount but predecease your average life expectancy, it would have been better to claim your benefits at an earlier age with reduced benefits.

** RichLife Advisors does not offer legal or tax advice. Please consult the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstances.

Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Insurance product guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims-paying ability of the issuing company.

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, a𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆?

During this episode of the RichLife Retirement Show, Bruce Steinbrock and I are talking about the $90 Trillion 1 (not a typo) that is set to change hands over the next two decades, potentially making Millennials the wealthiest generation ever.

We’re discussing millennials' characteristics and financial habits, and concerns about whether millennials have developed the necessary skills and principles to effectively manage and grow their soon-to-be inherited wealth.

Bruce and I also touch on the significance of the "sandwich generation" role many millennials find themselves in, supporting both their aging parents and their children financially.

This adds complexity to their financial planning and wealth management.

This seismic shift in wealth distribution raises important questions about inheritance, legacy planning, and financial preparedness. We’re talking about why:

⇒ Boomers and Millennials need to plan ahead to effectively manage this wealth

⇒ Everyone must develop the skills and principles to responsibly maintain and grow their wealth

⇒ Estate and legacy planning is crucial for both the wealthy and everyone else

⇒ Working with a financial advisor can benefit retirement and estate planning, providing accountability, proactive guidance and helping navigate complex rules and regulations

⇒ Beginning retirement and estate planning conversations early, even 10 years before you want to retire, is critical to putting the appropriate strategies and documents in place

We're also answering listener questions from the AskBeau.com mailbag. 𝘉𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘴𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘙𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵.

1. https://www.nbcnews.com/business/personal-finance/great-wealth-transfer-started-millennials-gen-z-may-not-inherit-much-a-rcna151062

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Investment advisory services offered through Fiduciary Capital, Inc., a state registered investment advisor.

Disclosures:
* Not associated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other government agency. Maximizing your Social Security Benefits assumes foreknowledge of your date of death. If, as an example, you wait to claim a higher monthly benefit amount but predecease your average life expectancy, it would have been better to claim your benefits at an earlier age with reduced benefits.

** RichLife Advisors does not offer legal or tax advice. Please consult the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstances.

Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Insurance product guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims-paying ability of the issuing company.