Developing a Tax Strategy for Retirement

Inflation and taxes are indeed crucial elements in retirement planning. Inflation can erode the purchasing power of your savings over time, making it essential to factor in rising costs when planning for retirement. Taxes also play a significant role, as they can impact your retirement income and o…

Navigating Taxes and RMDs in Retirement

Granger Hughes explores the evolving retirement landscape, the significance of education, the effects of taxes and Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), the function of annuities, and the development of a sustainable retirement strategy. It is crucial to emphasize personalized retirement plans tha…

Determining the Right Amount to Invest in Annuities

Granger Hughes explores the topic of annuities and the strategies for deciding the right investment amount. Then he examines the present market conditions and the likelihood of a significant correction.  Get to know the team and schedule a time to speak with them at https://hughesretirementgroup.c…

Budgeting and Spending Wisely in Retirement

Granger Hughes advises on the optimal time to begin retirement planning, the significance of budgeting and expenditure during retirement, and how interest rates affect retirement strategies. He also emphasizes the necessity of maintaining regular communication and updates with clients to ensure the…

Market Bubbles and Inflation in Retirement Planning

Rick Hughes will address the Trump tax cuts, the future of Social Security, market bubbles, and inflation. He emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive retirement plan that considers savings, income sources, retirement expenses, long-term care requirements, and taxation. Get to know the team an…

Addressing Inflation in Retirement Planning

How can inflation affect retirement savings and the necessity of adapting strategies to cope with it. Rick Hughes will discuss the advantages of Roth conversions for reducing taxes during retirement are examined and explain what impact the election could have on your retirement plan. Get to know t…

Elections and Retirement: Understanding the Impact

The upcoming election is certainly a topic of interest. Rick Hughes aims to ensure that you are well-informed and knowledgeable in making financial decisions for your retirement, regardless of your voting choices. Get to know the Hughes team and schedule a time to speak with them at https://hughes…

Should You Be Betting Against Social Security?

Which is to say, should you plan on their being a reduction in benefits in the future, or should you count on those in DC to solve the problem before 2034?  Rick discusses how to plan for both scenarios on this episode of The Retirement Playbook. Get to know the Hughes team and schedule a time to …

What To Look For (And What To Avoid) When Choosing a Financial Advisor

Just like with any major decision, you want to do some research before choosing a financial advisor to work with.  Rick (and special guest Wendy) Hughes tell you what you should be looking for before making that decision on this episode of The Retirement Playbook. Get to know the Hughes team and s…

How Do You Solve "The Retirement Problem?"

And just as important, what is the retirement problem?  Granger offers his insight on this episode of The Retirement Playbook. Get to know the Hughes team and schedule a time to speak with them at https://hughesretirementgroup.com/