Retirement is a big journey, and navigating it successfully requires more than just a solid savings plan. Today, Mark reveals five game-changing principles that can make all the difference between a stressful retirement and a confident, fulfilling one. Mastering these “D’s” will empower you to handle whatever comes your way, without losing sleep over market swings or unexpected costs.
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Your coffee order might say something about your personality- but what does it say about your investment portfolio? In this episode of The Retirement Huddle, Mark uses a fun coffee-shop analogy to explain how different investor behaviors show up in real life- from playing it too safe to chasing the latest hype.
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You’ve heard them your whole life, classic proverbs like “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket” or “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” But did you know these old sayings can teach you a lot about how to prepare for retirement?
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Monopoly, Battleship, Risk, and even Candyland. All of these are board games that you may have played with your family or friends at some point or another. But did you know they also hold valuable lessons for your financial life?
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Financial and retirement planning guidance with Mark Howard of the Howard Financial Group in Savannah.
Mark has almost three decades of experience in the financial industry, has been published in the Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, South Magazine and several other publications. He has also been featured on the Savannah Morning News.
In addition to clients in Savannah, Mark also serves Hilton Head, Bluffton, Statesboro, and the rest of the Low Country.
To get your own Financial Game Plan, contact Mark today at 888-511-PLAN (7526) or go to HowardFinancialGroup.com
Waiting until tax season to think about taxes is often too late. Many of the best opportunities require planning before the calendar year ends.
In this episode, Mark breaks down several strategies that may help reduce taxes over time, including donor-advised funds, SEP IRAs, HSAs, withholding adjustments, RMD planning, and qualified charitable distributions.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
💝 Bundle Giving: Donor-advised funds can improve charitable deductions
💼 Use SEP IRAs: Self-employed income may open another tax-saving opportunity
🧾 Check Withholding: Avoid giving the government too much all year
🏥 Use the HSA: Triple tax benefits can be powerful
📆 Plan RMDs Early: Don’t wait until December
Want to get in touch with Mark?
https://retirementhuddle.com/mark@howardfinancialgroup.com 888-511-7526
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