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Retiring in Current Market Conditions

With Covid everywhere, inflation rising seemingly out of control, and uncertainty about student loan payments resuming, it’s hard to focus on planning for a retirement that seems so far away.  But the uncertainty in today’s world can also be an opportunity to buy stocks at discount prices, take advantage of ROTH conversions, and make other moves that will help you get a firm grasp of your financial future.
Retirement
“The question isn’t at what age I want to retire. It’s at what income.” –George Foreman You might be wondering whether you should put your money into a 401(k), a traditional IRA, or a Roth IRA. There are a lot of different retirement accounts out there, and it can be tough to know which one is right for you. Here’s a brief overview of each type of account and what benefits they offer: 401(k): These employer-sponsored plans win when it comes to ease of making contributions. You can sign up with your employer’s plan, and deductions will be taken from each paycheck. The contributions immediately reduce your taxable income for the year, and you can contribute up to $20,500. Most employer plans also offer a tax-free max on at least a portion of your contributions. It’s almost always a good idea to contribute enough to get the full match from your employer. Traditional IRA: With a traditional IRA, you can deduct your contributions from your taxes. That means that if you contribute $5,000 to your traditional IRA, you can reduce your taxable income by $5,000. The money in your traditional IRA can grow tax-deferred, so you won’t have to pay taxes on the interest it earns until you withdraw it in retirement. Roth IRA: With a Roth IRA, you don’t get a tax deduction for your contributions. However, the money in your Roth IRA grows tax-free, which allows you to withdraw the money tax-free when you retire. That can be a big advantage if you expect to be in a higher tax bracket when you retire than you are now. There are other important differences between 401(k)s, traditional IRAs, and Roth IRAs that you should take into account before deciding which type of account is right for you. For example, there are different rules about when and how you can withdraw money from each type of account. Such as if you have a traditional IRA, you’re required to take minimum distributions from it starting at age 70 1/2, but there’s no such requirement for a Roth IRA. So which retirement account should you choose? It depends on your individual circumstances. If you’re not sure which type of account is right for you, talk to a financial advisor. They can help you figure out which account makes the most sense for your unique situation.
How Do Interest Rates Affect Retirement Plans?
Interest rates can have a big impact on retirement planning. For example, if you have a 401(k) or other retirement account that invests in bonds, rising interest rates will cause the value of your bonds to go down. That’s because when interest rates rise, bond prices fall. However, if you’re still years away from retirement, rising interest rates can actually be a good thing. That’s because when interest rates go up, so does the rate of return on investments such as stocks. So if you’re investing for the long term, higher interest rates can actually be beneficial. Of course, interest rates can also have a direct impact on your retirement planning. For example, if you have a mortgage, rising interest rates will cause your monthly payments to go up. And if you’re thinking about taking out a loan to fund your retirement, higher interest rates will mean higher loan payments. Before making any decisions about how to finance your retirement, it’s important to talk to a financial advisor. They can help you understand how rising interest rates will affect your specific situation and make recommendations about the best way to proceed.

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Josh Calcanis

I'm entrepreneur with the life mission to truly live, inspire, and always ask how! My professional experience includes both outside and inside sales roles as a sales leader, sales trainer, and quota carrying professional in the healthcare and digital advertising space. Outside of sales and business development, I invest my time in content creation that inspires others, aviation, and real estate.
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