retirement planning

While created with good intentions, I have mixed feelings about the recent CARES Act provisions allowing for $100,000 in CRDs (coronavirus-related distributions) from retirement accounts like 401Ks and IRAs. These provisions are designed to help people who are facing a cash shortage now and have savings in 401Ks or IRAs.

As we start to emerge from various shelter-in-place orders across the country, Susan, Kate, and I thought that it’s a great time to share an inspirational perspective for this month’s newsletter.

By: Kate Hennessy

You have spent the past 40+ years accumulating assets and saving.  You’ve been on autopilot and have enjoyed the ride.  You have this number in your head – I want to retire at 65, 67, or 70.

The SECURE Act became law on December 20, 2019 and the intent of this new law is to strengthen retirement security.  Having enough income in retirement is an important concept in financial planning.  When we work with our clients and ask them what financial success means to them, the overwhelming response is security - knowing they will not outlive their assets. 

It’s a great question.   Cash balance plans continue to be the fastest growing

There are many rewards to running your own successful business.  The flexibility to customize a retirement plan tailored to your goals is just one of those rewards.  You need a plan that works well today - and in the future as your business grows.  Whether you’re a sole proprietor, LLC or S Corp, there’s an option for you.  

All of the options we lay out reduce your current taxes while your assets grow tax-deferred.  You’ll begin paying taxes when you take money out later in retirement, but only on the actual dollars withdrawn.