WHY THIS CLASS MATTERS

Many of the retirement strategies utilized by our parents have grown outdated and may no longer have application for those looking to retire today. This Educational class compares and contrasts the old retirement paradigms of yesteryear and the new paradigms of today. Attendees will discover how to insulate themselves from the risks of Social Security taxation, rising taxes, retirement income mistakes, and how to avoid common mistakes that increase the chances of running out of money as you distribute your assets in retirement.

RETIRING TODAY

MAXIMIZING SOCIAL SECURITY

• The causes and real cost of Social Security taxation

• The Social Security thresholds you need to be aware of

• Strategies to eliminate Social Security taxation

• Social Security maximization strategies

TAX RATE RISK

• Why experts say tax rates could double

• How rising taxes may affect your retirement cash flow

• The “Catch 22” of 401k’s and IRA’s

• How lost deductions may affect your taxes in retirement

RETIREMENT INCOME PLANNING

• How to accumulate dollars in the right types of accounts for future retirement income

• What’s better for you: tax-deferred or tax-free accounts?

• How to define a “true” tax-free investment

• When should you convert to a Roth?

• How IRA’s and 401k’s cause Social Security taxation

• Strategies to reduce or eliminate taxes in retirement

AS A BONUS, WE WILL ALSO COVER THESE IMPORTANT TOPICS:

RETIREMENT DISTRIBUTION PITFALLS & WHY RETIREMENT LOSSES MATTER

• How to liquidate retirement assets in the right order

• How to eliminate “sequence of returns” risk

• Is “buy and hold” appropriate in retirement?

• How to shield your assets from stock market volatility

• Why “asset allocation” alone may not be enough

• How to truly diversify your retirement portfolio

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Is there a cost to attend? No, there is no cost to attend.

Do I need to bring anything? No, you will be provided with pen and paper to take notes.

Will any investments or investment products be discussed? No, there will not be any discussion of any investments whatsoever.

Will I be pitched or sold anything? No. Our classes are strictly educational. The most common feedback we receive is how nice it is to attend a truly educational workshop with no pressure.

Investment advisory services offered through Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser.No Agents/Brokers/Advisors Permitted.Not affiliated with or approved, endorsed, or authorized by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental agency.THIS IS NOT A NORTH SHORE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAM OR EVENT.