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Retirement Reality Check: Are You Spending Enough? (ep.136)
How Much Can You Spend in Retirement? Recently Larry sat down with Matt Halloran to record an episode of Life Unlimited. During their discussion, they
When Poor Customer Service Leaves a Bad Taste in Your Mouth (Ep. 135)
Our journey home began with thunderstorms in New York, leading to our flight being canceled. We found ourselves in long lines, trying to rebook our
Navigating Loss: 4 Essential Steps to Take as the Surviving Spouse (Ep. 132)
Losing a spouse is a challenging and emotionally overwhelming experience. Amidst the grieving process, it’s crucial to address the financial aspects that come with being
The Risk Factor: Unraveling Investment Pitfalls
In the dynamic world of finance, the significance of risk assessment cannot be overstated. Failing to assess risks adequately, especially in certain investment types, can
Ready, Set, Retire: Key Steps for Securing Your Financial Future
When planning out your retirement, it is helpful to understand each element like a puzzle piece. Where is your money going to be coming from?
RMDs & The Age Increase: What This Means For Your Portfolio
With the emergence of the new SECURE (Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Enhancement) Act 2.0, there are upwards of 100 different changes made that
QDRO & Divorce: Understanding Legal Practices
A QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order) is a legal document that is brought forward during the settlement of a divorce that establishes a payee that
Using a Cash Balance Plan to Save Large Pre-Tax Dollars
Let’s start with the basics: A cash balance plan is a defined benefit plan. It’s a little different from what a traditional one is where
Investing with the Reservoir Strategy (Ep. 119)
When investing with a financial advisor, there are a number of steps to follow that are important to make sure your investment strategy works for
Time to Have Those Tough Conversations with Your Parents (Ep.117)
Calling all members of the sandwich generation! If you’re in your 30’s or 40’s, have children, and your parents are considered senior, old or elderly,
Tending Your Investment Strategy with Tax Loss Harvesting
Let’s start with the basics… What are short term capital gains? Short term capital gains are assets that you hold and sell for less than
What You Need To Know About Retiring in a Recession
No matter what job you have or how well you have prepared for retirement, inflation still affects your everyday living expenses and this can greatly
Navigating A Bear Market As A Soon-To-Be Retiree
You’ve done it. You’ve invested, saved, and properly allocated your money to live a fulfilling retirement…but now the economy has entered a bear market and
Common Errors To Avoid When Passing Money To Your Heirs Upon Death
Organizing your financial documents should never be a rushed process. These documents can have a massive impact on the future generations of your family and
Taking Financial Responsibility Before You’re a Widow or Widower
Although planning for you or your spouse’s passing is not anywhere near a fun thing to do, it is still very important to thoroughly organize
Combating Inflation’s Effect on Your Retirement Plan
No matter who you are or what stage of life you are in, you experience the effects of inflation. But how can you combat these
How Getting Divorced After Age 50 impacts Retirement Planning
Getting divorced later in life can be more complicated than you may anticipate. Have you considered how your retirement plan will be impacted if you
10 Things to Do Within 10 Years of Retirement
By Belinda Tsui, AIF, CFP® You’re in the final stretch and heading towards the finish line. After years of hard work, it’s time to reap
What to Expect When Working with Heller Wealth Management
Planning for your future includes so much more than just investment management. “A lot of people, when they come to us, they think the only
In an ETF/Mutual fund and think you’re diversified? Better double check
When talking about investing, we always hear the buzzword “diversification”. It is commonly said that owning one individual stock is often more of a risk
100th Episode: Life Unlimited (formerly known as Retire Right)
“We hit 100 and we’re not stopping!” – Larry Heller CFP® Larry has reached his 100th episode of the Retire Right podcast, a huge milestone
5 Important Planning Steps to Take Before Retiring
As you start to consider retirement, there are five extremely important planning steps to take before your retirement stage. Are you worried about what your
3 Estate Planning Tips to Consider When Creating Your 2022 Cash Flow Game Plan
There’s a lot to consider when it comes to estate planning in the new year — especially when it comes to tax deductions.
3 Estate Planning Mistakes You’ll Want to Avoid if You’re a Divorcee
There’s a lot to consider when it comes to estate planning — especially if you are a divorcee; here are estate planning mistakes to avoid.
Don’t Be a Victim of Identity Theft This Holiday Season. Protect Your Little Ones As Well. – By Belinda Tsui AIF®, CFP®
You’ve made your list. You’ve checked it twice. But did you forget something?… Don’t be a victim of identity theft this holiday season. Protect your
Tulips, Cannabis, Crypto, NFTs…What’s Next? – By Greg Moss, CFP®
Have you heard of Tulipmania? It was a period of time in 17th century Holland when tulip bulbs (a luxury back then) exploded in value
3 Strategies to Save Income Taxes on Your Investments
Taxes: Nobody likes them. But most people want to make an investment regardless of the taxes they will have to pay on them. However, there
Do I have enough money to retire? Here’s how much cash retirees really need, according to financial advisors
Have you ever asked yourself “Do I have enough money to retire?” With rock-bottom interest rates and fears of inflation, retirees may worry about their
