Retirement Masterclass in Kenosha, WI

TOPICS WE WILL DISCUSS

RETIRING TODAY

• The old retirement vs. TODAY’S retirement
• How to create a clear vision for retirement that could lead to less stress and more happiness.

TAX RATE RISK

• Why experts say tax rates could double
• How rising taxes may affect your retirement cash flow
• The “Catch 22” of 401k’s and IRA’s
• How lost deductions may affect your taxes in retirement

RETIREMENT INCOME PLANNING

• The three basic retirement accounts
• How to accumulate dollars in the right types of accounts for future retirement income
• What’s better for you: tax-deferred or tax-free accounts?
• How to define a “true” tax-free investment
• When should you convert to a Roth?
• How IRA’s and 401k’s cause Social Security taxation
• Strategies to reduce or eliminate taxes in retirement

MAXIMIZING SOCIAL SECURITY

• The causes of Social Security taxation
• The Social Security thresholds you need to be aware of
• The real cost of Social Security taxation
• Strategies to eliminate Social Security taxation
• Social Security maximization strategies

RETIREMENT DISTRIBUTION PITFALLS

• How the new rules on “Rate of Withdrawal” affect People Nearing Retirement
• How to ensure you won’t run out of money in retirement
• How to liquidate retirement assets in the right order
• How to eliminate “sequence of returns” risk

WHY LOSSES DURING RETIREMENT MATTER

• The impact of dramatic market loss in retirement
• Is “buy and hold” appropriate in retirement?
• How to safeguard against two types of investment risk
• How to shield your assets from stock market volatility
• Why “asset allocation” alone may not be enough
• How to truly diversify your retirement portfolio

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is there a cost to attend? No, there is no cost to attend.

Do I need to bring anything? No, you will be provided with pen and paper to take notes.

Will any investments or investment products be discussed? No there will not be any discussion of any investments whatsoever.

Will I be pitched or sold anything? No. Our classes are strictly educational. The most common feedback we receive is how nice it is to attend a truly educational workshop with no pressure.

This summary is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute advice and are not an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell investment products. Different type of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and there can be no assurance that any specific investment will either by suitable or profitable for your portfolio. All investment strategies have the potential for profit or loss and past performance is not guarantee of future success. Economic factors, market conditions, and investment strategies will affect the performance of any portfolio and there is no assurances that it will match or outperform any particular benchmark. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance or profitability. The types of investments discussed also do not represent all the securities purchased, sold or recommended for clients. Stated information is derived from proprietary and non-proprietary sources that have not been verified for accuracy or completeness. While the firm believes this information to be correct, we do not claim or have responsibility for its completeness, accuracy or reliability. The firm also assumes no duty to update any information in this presentation for subsequent changes of any kind. Advisory services offered through Portfolio Medics.

Host or Publisher Maria Fliess