Tag: retirement planning

Why are they made again and again?  Much is out there about the classic financial mistakes that plague start-ups, family businesses, corporations, and charities. Aside from these blunders, some classic financial missteps plague individuals, or as we say, the Middle-Class Millionaires.   Calling them “mistakes” may be a bit harsh, as not all of them represent … Continue reading “Retirement Preparation Mistakes”

Think about these factors before you leave work for the last time. Retirement planning is not entirely financial. Although we help our Middle-Class Millionaire clients with their financial plans and wealth management to ensure a happy and fulfilling retirement, the degree of happiness in your “second act” may depend on some factors that aren’t just … Continue reading “Retirement Questions That Have Nothing to Do With Money”

Thanks to a couple of factors, some Middle-Class Millionaires are thinking about this move before 2020 ends. Kendall Capital can help evaluate whether or not this is a beneficial strategy for you. Roth IRAs have attracted retirement savers since their introduction in 1998. They offer the potential for tax-free retirement income, provided Internal Revenue Service rules … Continue reading “Why Roth IRA Conversions May Now Be Advantageous”

When it comes to retirement, some women face obstacles that can make saving for retirement a challenge. Women typically earn less than their male counterparts and often take time out of the workforce to care for children or other family members. Added to the fact that women typically live longer than men, retirement money for … Continue reading “Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women”

Many of our Montgomery County clients dream of moving to a lower-cost area of the country when they retire in order to stretch their retirement savings out further. In particular, they envision saving thousands of dollars every year in taxes by moving to a state with no state income tax like Florida, Texas, or Nevada. … Continue reading “Does Leaving Maryland Purely for Tax Reasons Really Make Sense?”

What do you do with big money? Sudden wealth can help you address retirement saving or college funding anxieties, and it may also allow you to live and work on your terms. On the other hand, you’ll pay more taxes, attract more attention, and maybe even contend with jealousy or envy. You may also deal … Continue reading “When a Windfall Comes Your Way”

Why do so many people choose them over traditional IRAs? The IRA that changed the whole retirement savings perspective. Since the Roth IRA was introduced in 1998, its popularity has soared. It has become a fixture in many retirement planning strategies for our clients here at Kendall Capital because it offers savers so many potential … Continue reading “A Roth IRA’s Many Benefits”

Are you aware of these potential tax breaks and tax-saving opportunities? The federal government offers some major tax breaks for older Americans. Some of these benefits deserve more publicity than they receive. With frequent changes to the tax code, we encourage you to reach out to an advisor at Kendall Capital and a tax professional … Continue reading “Tax Considerations for Retirees”

What you need to know. When you are in your seventies, like many of our clients here at Kendall Capital, Internal Revenue Service rules say that you must start making withdrawals from your traditional IRA(s). In I.R.S. terminology, these withdrawals are called Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). Generally, these distributions from traditional IRAs must begin once … Continue reading “That First Distribution from Your IRA”

See if you are prepared to begin your retirement by answering four key questions.   How do you know you are psychologically ready to retire? As a start, ask yourself four questions.  One, is your work meaningful? If it is emotionally and psychologically fulfilling, if it gives you a strong sense of purpose and identity, there … Continue reading “Are You Ready for Retirement?”