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What happens when retirement ends?

August 17, 2023 | David Edmisten, CFP®

Although most people do not like to think or talk about death, one unavoidable truth is that one's retirement will end someday. And while a bulk of retirement planning is dedicated to spending, protecting and growing one's nest egg, sufficient attention also needs to be given to what happens to that nest egg when one dies. Estate planning is the process of developing a plan to efficiently distribute one's assets after death, to meet the intentions of the deceased for their remaining estate.
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What do I do if something unexpected happens?

August 17, 2023 | David Edmisten, CFP®

Life in retirement should be a time of enjoyment - spending time with loved ones, pursuing our passions, enjoying more of the world and giving more to the communities that are important to us. Thoughtful, careful and informed planning can help put us in the best position to do this. But life can still bring changes and challenges that disrupt even the best laid plans. For that reason, it is important that every early retiree also have a well thought out risk management plan for retirement.
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What To Do After You File Your Tax Return

August 17, 2023 | David Edmisten, CFP®

You filed your tax return for last year by the deadline. No more worrying about taxes now, right? Not exactly. Tax planning doesn't end with filing your tax return! It's important to take time to review your tax filing to see what opportunities are available to you.
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Think about future taxes if you have a NQDC

August 17, 2023 | David Edmisten, CFP®

Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans can offer high tax deferral now but be careful of potential pitfalls. While many participants in NQDC plans assume they’ll be in a lower tax bracket in retirement, things can change along the way.
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