by Jon Sevenker | Aug 31, 2020 | P&A Articles, Retirement
Retirement planning is a big concept with many moving parts, from identifying retirement income sources to calculating a safe withdrawal rate to reducing taxes. Newly retired clients often want to know how to create a retirement paycheck, maximize their Social... 
by Jon Sevenker | Jun 11, 2019 | P&A Articles, Retirement
Oftentimes, we taxpayers focus too much on saving on taxes today, which can thrust us into higher tax brackets down the road. The best way to optimize taxes over the long run might be to accelerate taxes in the short run. If you’re approaching 70.5 years of age,... 
by Jon Sevenker | Jun 6, 2019 | Financial Planning, Investing, P&A Articles, Retirement
It’s been over a decade since I took my vehicle to one of those national quick lube franchises for an oil change. Here’s how I remember my experience. I arrived a minute before they opened. Through the garage doors, I could see several guys talking and laughing.... 
by Jon Sevenker | Mar 15, 2019 | P&A Articles, Retirement
Last month, we received an email from a client who had just returned to the U.S. after an overseas trip. She wanted to thank us for encouraging her to go and admitted, if we hadn’t nudged her, she would have missed out on the trip of a lifetime. Needing a nudge isn’t... 
by Blake Anderson | Aug 15, 2018 | P&A Articles, Retirement
You are probably well aware there are many acronyms in the financial industry and the world as a whole. While most of these aren’t worth remembering, after reading Trey’s article “SIPC or ROTFL, which is your favorite acronym?” you’ll know about SIPC. In this... 
by Jon Sevenker | Sep 14, 2017 | Charitable Giving, P&A Articles, Retirement
Nearly two years ago, Congress did something they generally don’t…they made a decision that actually benefits savers! Did you know that if you’re over the age of 70.5 and are the owner of a traditional IRA you can use your required minimum distribution (RMD) to... 
