Investing in Retirement: It Starts with a Plan


Good morning, Simply Retirement Community!

Welcome to our weekly newsletter that reminds us that..

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Retirement is not the end of the road; it is the start of a new journey.


Each week, in our "Retirement Toolbox", we share a helpful guide or checklist to help you plan for a successful retirement (See below for this week's free retirement guide, "What Issues Should I Consider When Reviewing My Investments?" ๐Ÿ‘‡).

However, with Thanksgiving week underway, we wanted to share a fun Thanksgiving Guide to help you determine, "Am I Ready for Thanksgiving?" ๐Ÿ˜„

From our team to your family, Happy Thanksgiving!

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Investing in Retirement - Part 1: It Starts with a Plan

๐Ÿ’ฌ From Episode 80:

โ€œYour portfolio is not the plan. Itโ€™s simply the vehicle that gets you where you want to go. Your plan is the roadmapโ€”and without that roadmap, even the best vehicle has no direction.โ€ - Eric Blake

Retirement is shifting in ways that require new thinking, new planning, and new strategies.

In this episode, I launch a new series on the seven essential strategies for successful investing in retirement. I explain how todayโ€™s retirement looks different than past generations, why the Great Wealth Transfer is so impactful for women, and why starting with a clear financial plan is more important than ever.

Tune in to learn:

  • How the retirement landscape has changed
  • Why investing in retirement is different than investing for retirement
  • The Great Wealth Transfer and its impact on women managing wealth for the first time
  • How values and goals form the foundation of your financial roadmap
  • Why a financial plan is the cornerstone of all retirement strategies
  • And more!

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The Retirement Toolbox

๐Ÿ‘‰โ€‹ What Issues Should I Consider When Reviewing My Investments?โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹

Whether you are a novice or an experienced investor, it is critical to review your investment portfolios as part of the financial planning process. Particularly during times of uncertainty and volatility, a portfolio review can help you evaluate and confirm your strategy, ensuring alignment with your financial goals.

This checklist helps guide you when reviewing your investment portfolios, and covers:

  • Investment objectives
  • Time horizon and risk tolerance
  • Diversification and asset allocation
  • Tax management, including capital gains and the NIIT
  • Performance monitoring

Have more questions about retirement planning? Just hit reply to this email. I read and respond to every message. ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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Eric Blake, CFPยฎ

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