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Tim worked as a self-employed business consultant during Jane has enjoyed an amazing career as a senior analyst at a
the latter half of his working career. He’s enjoyed being able research firm. Her intensive and detailed work has paid her
to work from the comfort of his own home and has built a dividends over the years and allowed her and her husband
very successful business that has helped them build up their to live a comfortable lifestyle and save for a lavish
wealth. Unfortunately, Tim was recently diagnosed with retirement. Jane is also a very savvy investor and is quite
would like to sell his business, live off the income from their knowledgable on the topic. She’s managed the household
estate and retire in the next few years, however, he is finances since day-one but is ready to give it up when she
concerned about rising volatility in the markets. retires. After experiencing 2 bear markets, Jane is a very
cautious investor and is anxious that the next market
downturn will negatively impact their ability to retire.
TIM & JANE’S CURRENT RISK TOLERANCE?
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WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO TIM & JANE?
✔ Essentials: $80,000
✔ Discretionary: $63,000
TOTAL: $143,000
✔ Essentials: $58,000
✔ Discretionary: $62,000
TOTAL: $120,000
Non-Investment Assets
✔ Primary Residence: $520,000
Investment Assets
✔ Curt’s Retirement Accounts: $520,000
✔ Katie’s Retirement Accounts: $235,000
✔ Checking & Savings Accounts: $105,000
Goal Strategy
We recommended that they focus on making up their shortfall in three ways:
Not running out of 1. Delaying retirement a few years in order to save more.
2. Decreasing expenses by cutting down on their discretionary spending.
assets 3. Downsizing their current home and considering the idea of relocating at
retirement.
We advised that Curt and Katie decrease their expenses by at least $500 per month
Maximizing retirement and save that money into a Roth IRA. We also encouraged them to delay retirement
savings until age 68-70 and delay social security in order to increase their retirement
benefits.
We discussed with Curt and Katie to use the 2x2 approach when it comes to planning for
college: 2 years at a local community college followed by 2 years at a university. We also
Affording college suggested that they give healthy consideration to state schools that provide similar education
and opportunities to students for less than half the cost of private institutions. In addition, we
encouraged them to not necessarily pay for all of their college expenses but rather focus on
supporting their kids financially to the extent that they are able.
We explained to both of them that leaving a legacy is a great goal but that our main
Leaving a legacy concern was their ability to retire. We suggested that they focus on leaving their
home to their kids debt-free.
Disclosures:
1. Bonds are subject to market and interest rate risk if sold prior to maturity. Bond values will decline as interest rates rise and bonds are
subject to availability and change in price.
2. The payment of dividend is not guaranteed. Companies may reduce or eliminate the payment of dividends at any given time.
3. Fixed annuities are long-term investment vehicles for retirement purposes. Gains from tax-deferred investments are taxable as ordinary
income upon withdrawal. Guarantees are based on the claims paying ability of the issuing company. Withdrawals made prior to age 59
1/2 are subject to a 10% IRS penalty tax and surrender charges may apply.
4. As with other investments, there are fees and expenses associated with participation in a 529 savings plan. The official disclosure
statement and/or applicable prospectus, which contain this and other information about the investments options and underlying
investments, can be obtained by contacting your financial professional. You should read these materials carefully before investing.
5. If your state or your designated beneficiary’s state offers a 529 plan you may want to consider what, if any, potential state income tax or
other benefits it offers, before investing. Withdrawals are federally tax-free, if used for qualified education expenses (tuition, fees, room
and board and supplies). For withdrawals not used for qualified education expenses, earnings are subject to income taxes at the owner’s
rate plus a 10 percent tax penalty. The tax implications of a 529 savings plan should be discussed with your legal and/or tax advisor
before investing. There is also the risk that the plan investments may lose money or not perform well enough to cover educational
expenses as anticipated.
2. The payment of dividend is not guaranteed. Companies may reduce or eliminate the payment of
dividends at any given time.
3. Fixed annuities are long-term investment vehicles for retirement purposes. Gains from tax-deferred
investments are taxable as ordinary income upon withdrawal. Guarantees are based on the claims
paying ability of the issuing company. Withdrawals made prior to age 59 1/2 are subject to a 10% IRS
penalty tax and surrender charges may apply.
4. As with other investments, there are fees and expenses associated with participation in a 529 savings
plan. The official disclosure statement and/or applicable prospectus, which contain this and other
information about the investments options and underlying investments, can be obtained by
contacting your financial professional. You should read these materials carefully before investing.
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