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3 Ways to Minimize Your Tax Bill in Retirement

2023-05-11T15:25:10-04:00September 10th, 2021|Blog, Retirement, Taxes|

3 Ways to Minimize Your Tax Bill in Retirement By: Stacey Nickens You've worked hard your whole life to build up your retirement nest egg. You save for healthcare expenses, housing renovation needs, and even a travel budget. However, as you are settling into a slower retirement lifestyle, you realize that you're paying a [...]

The Bucket Approach to Retirement Savings

2022-06-17T11:53:02-04:00October 2nd, 2020|Blog|

The Bucket Approach to Retirement Savings By: Stacey Nickens When my children were young, we used to go apple picking every fall. Sometimes we would even drive all the way to rural Illinois to enjoy some fresh apples, homemade apple butter, and homemade apple pie. Of course, there are so many types of apples. It [...]

Tip of the Day: Dividend Income Can Help Retirees Weather Market Volatility

2022-06-17T12:06:41-04:00September 28th, 2020|Blog|

Tip of the Day: Dividend Income Can Help Retirees Weather Market Volatility By: Stacey Nickens Clients often ask me: How much money do I need to have saved for retirement? However, instead of selecting a specific number, I prefer to look at how much money you will need to withdraw from your investment portfolios during [...]