Easy Ways To Ruin Retirement
In this episode, Mark walks through a few common assumptions that can make retirement more difficult than expected and reminds us that retirement takes more than simply reaching a number in your portfolio.
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Desire to Retire: Are You Really Ready?
Some people never want to retire. Others want to walk out tomorrow. Today, Mark breaks down the different “levels” of retirement desire and explains why each mindset requires a different planning conversation.
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Investing for Geniuses: How Smart Retirees Plan for the Unexpected
Mark focuses on how successful investors think, and why the right strategy isn’t about predicting the future, it’s about being prepared for it.
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What Snow Days Teach Us About Money
There’s something special about a snow day… unexpected, memorable, and a break from routine. In this episode, Mark borrows a few classic snow-day moments to explain what a strong financial plan really provides.
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Financial Planning Pop Quiz
When it comes to financial planning and saving for retirement, there’s a lot to know!
As we go through our multiple-choice quiz, Mark shares more of his insight and expertise regarding common fears and concerns retirees often have. Find out if you answer the quiz the same way Mark does and learn more about how you can be mindful and strategic about your financial future.
The Retirement Huddle
The Retirement Huddle
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
5 Tax Strategies to Consider Before Year-End
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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