Five Things to Know After You Retire - Rodgers & Associates
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Five Things to Know After You Retire

Planning for retirement doesn’t stop when you retire. Are you eager to find a new passion? Do you want to sleep late and take your coffee by the pool? Retirement presents the oppor­tunity to reset your rhythm. To make the most of the upcoming years, the trick is to decide what interests you want to pursue.

In this guide, we break down five essential considerations—from getting the most out of Social Security benefits to passing on what you’ve learned to why a great retirement might mean continuing to work.

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This guide will address the following concerns:

Have you signed up for Social Security benefits? Deter­mining the best time to start collecting Social Security isn’t as straight­forward as you might think. How healthy are you? Are you still working? What are the tax impli­ca­tions of drawing benefits sooner or waiting? 

Even retirees are subject to income taxes. Have you thought about diver­si­fying invest­ments to minimize taxes? What is the ideal mix of taxable, tax-deferred, and tax-free assets for your circumstances?

You have finally made it to retirement; now, you want to make it last as long as possible. What is your plan to maintain good health? How will you stay active? Have you talked to your doctor about preventive measures and how to keep your ideal weight?

Prepa­ration is critical for retirees inter­ested in bringing their families together to discuss legacy plans. A multi-generational meeting is founda­tional to a successful wealth transfer process. Who from the family should attend? Where will multiple gener­a­tions meet? Can we conduct the meeting around the holidays or at another time? What should be discussed during the meeting?

Watch Jeremie Patrick, a Rodgers & Associates Adviser, discuss this guide on Good Day PA