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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Mailbag: Pensions, Giving Strategies & Gold in Retirement
Curious if you might be making the same mistakes as the worst investors? If you want better results, start by avoiding the habits that wreck the worst portfolios.
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The Things You Can Control in Retirement
With so many variables out of our control, it’s essential to focus on what we can manage to ensure a peaceful and financially secure retirement.
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Two Truths And A Lie
Today we’re going to have a little fun on the show by tackling the risks and realities of retirement planning by playing a game called ‘Two Truths and a Lie.’
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The Essentials Of Income Planning
Planning for retirement is, at its core, about creating a reliable income plan. In order to enjoy the retirement you’ve dreamed of, you need to have a clear plan for covering your day-to-day expenses. In this episode, Mark will break down some of the key aspects of income planning for your retirement.
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Navigating Retirement Income Gaps
In this episode of “The Retirement Huddle,” we’re diving into the world of retirement income gaps. Mark shares his insights on the different types of gaps individuals may encounter during retirement and how to effectively prepare for them. From the paycheck gap to the widow’s gap, we’ll discuss the importance of having a comprehensive income strategy to ensure financial stability and peace of mind in retirement.
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Lesser Known Social Security Facts
Social Security is a big part of what we discuss with clients on a daily basis because the majority of us will rely on this retirement benefit for income after we’ve stopped working. Despite its importance to planning, there’s a lot that the average person doesn’t know about Social Security.
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Ep 68: The Desire to Retire
Different people have different levels of desire when it comes to finding their retirement date. Today we’re exploring these different levels of desire. Which of these statements below sounds most like you and your retirement plan? Here’s some of what you’ll learn on this episode: I don’t see myself ever retiring. I love what I…
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Ep 48: How Delayed Gratification Can Help Your Finances
Delayed gratification is a difficult skill to master and that’s just as true with financial matters as it is the other areas of your life. Let’s talk about some instances where you might be faced with a choice of being satisfied now or satisfied later.
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We often hear people try to make excuses or explain away some of their questionable financial decisions. On today’s show we’ll explain why these excuses usually don’t hold water.
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Ep 37: Mailbag – Social Security, 401k Investments and Long-Term Care
Today, we’re answering your mailbag questions. Up first, Beth wants to know if it was a mistake to take Social Security early. We’ll also answer your questions about 401k investments and long-term care.
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Ep 28: Retirement Decisions That Can’t Be Undone
Some decisions you make are hard to go back to change, and some you can’t change at all. And there are many decisions in retirement planning that can’t be undone, so you want to make sure that you make the right call.
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Ep 26: Agree or Disagree With These Financial Strategies?
Should you always pay off your house as soon as you can? Do you need life insurance when you retire? Find out if we agree or disagree with these financial strategies.
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Ep 15: Are We Playing Chess, Roulette or Poker?
Many financial decisions can be compared to playing chess, roulette or poker. Some use skill and some use luck, and we will explain why.
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Ep 10: 5 Types of Financial Risks
Most people don’t know what types of risk they should guard against in their finan-cial planning. We break down five risks and how to address them. Plus, Mark an-swers your mailbag questions.
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Ep 9: 5 Classic Pre-Retiree Mistakes
Everyone gets tripped up by mistakes in retirement planning and sometimes they’re unavoidable. But many times we see pre-retirees make bad decisions that hurt their financial future and they could have steered clear of these with a little assistance. Let’s look at the classic mistakes that we see before answering a few mailbag questions.
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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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