Retire Smarter with Kevin Kroskey, CFP® & Tyler Emrick, CFA® CFP®

Dec 05 2024 161 ep. 30 mins 37

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Planning Retirement Smarter. Living Retirement Better. With Kevin Kroskey, CFP® & Tyler Emrick, CFA® CFP® of True Wealth Design. #Retire #Stocks #Investing #401k #IRA #CFP #TrueWealthDesign. Contact at https://www.truewealthdesign.com/ or by calling 855-893-7526.

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Part 3: The Long and Short on Tax-Aware, Long-Short (TALS) Investing

Dec 05 2024 37 mins

Remember in 2022 when both stocks and bonds fell in lockstep? Did you think diversification failed? Want to build a more diversified, resilient portfolio to better grow and protect your hard-earned dollars? Hear Kevin Kroskey, CFP®, MBA discuss how the TALS strategy adds unique sources of returns to your portfolio outside of traditional stocks and bonds. Here’s some of what we d

Part 2: The Long and Short on Tax-Aware, Long-Short (TALS) Investing

Nov 21 2024 48 mins

Have a sizable brokerage account? Have unrealized capital gains? Pay income taxes at the highest rates? Want to pay your fair share but no more? If so, this is an episode not to miss. In part 1 of this series, Kevin Kroskey, CFP®, MBA explored why adding the TALS strategy may yield significant investing and tax benefits. He described how TALS can help you defer, avoid, and potenti

Part 1: The Long and Short on Tax-Aware, Long-Short (TALS) Investing

Nov 08 2024 45 mins

For successful investors and high-income earners, this is an episode not to miss... Sure, you can own an S&P 500 ETF or mutual fund. You could also own the 500 stocks individually, a strategy nowadays called direct indexing. Direct indexing aims to capitalize on individual stock volatility and add tax benefits by harvesting losses. Or you may choose to go a step farther up the

S&P 500 or Die? A Case For Diversification

Oct 31 2024 30 mins

Is diversification dead? Over the last decade, putting all your eggs in the S&P 500 basket has outperformed diversified strategies. In this episode, hear Tyler Emrick, CFA®, CFP®, explore why the U.S. market has been on an unprecedented run, why the global market portfolio hasn't kept up, and whether diversification is really the best move for long-term investors. We dive int

Upcoming Tax Changes and How You Should Plan for Them

Oct 16 2024 34 mins

The clock is ticking on the 2017 Tax Cuts, and big changes are looming. In this episode, Tyler Emrick, CFA®, CFP®, breaks down the complexities of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and its upcoming expiration in 2025. We dive into the original intent behind these cuts, what changes were made, and the impact on your bottom line. Learn how the expiration could lead to a significant ta

Is the Fear of Running Out of Money in Retirement Overblown?

Sep 26 2024 28 mins

This episode explores the disconnect between retirement expectations and reality, referencing a recent Gallup report that shows most retirees live comfortably despite fears about running out of money. Hear Tyler Emrick, CFA®, CFP®, discuss why non-retirees may be more fearful than needed, the role of Social Security, and how age-based spending patterns contribute to the relative

Untangling The New Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Rules

Sep 12 2024 28 mins

Over the last few years, significant changes have been made to how retirement accounts are managed after death, especially with new RMD rules. In July, the IRS issued its new Final Regulations regarding the SECURE Act’s provisions. In this episode, hear Tyler Emrick, CFA®, CFP®, break down the key provisions, including the 10-Year Rule for beneficiaries and updates to RMD timel

What Really Matters In Retirement? Six Lessons from One Retiree

Aug 29 2024 28 mins

In this episode, Tyler Emrick, CFA®, CFP®, reviews the rich insights from Fritz Gilbert's blog post, "Six Lessons From Six Years of Retirement." Exploring the complexities of retirement that go beyond financial concerns, highlighting how true fulfillment often lies in navigating the non-financial aspects of this life stage. Join us as we unravel the lessons that can guide you t

Buffered ETFs: Market Downside Protection? Are They Right for You?

Aug 15 2024 35 mins

There is no such thing as a free lunch – or is there? Discover the world of buffered ETFs, a fast-growing segment in financial markets designed to offer investors defined outcomes with built-in downside protection. In this episode, hear Tyler Emrick, CFA®, CFP®, dive into the mechanics, benefits, and potential drawbacks of these complex financial instruments. And be sure t

No Budget Needed

Jul 25 2024 28 mins

In this episode, hear Tyler Emrick, CFA®, CFP®, discuss why meticulous budgeting isn’t necessary for most people approaching retirement. Discover how understanding your lifestyle spending and anticipating future changes can lead to more effective financial planning. Learn about the "Retirement Spending Smile" concept and why focusing on your lifestyle expenses is more beneficia