“When should I start taking Social Security?” “Can I claim spousal benefits? If yes, how much?” “How will my Social Security income be taxed?” These are some of the questions that many retirees (and soon-to-be retirees) struggle with! In this eye-opening episode, Jim Kruzan, CFP®, CRPC®, explains the top five Social Security filing mistakes to …
Do you know what makes or breaks your retirement? The assumptions and financial choices that might seem trivial at first, but have a significant impact later down the road! In this episode, Jim Kruzan, CFP®, CRPC®, highlights 7 common retirement planning mistakes, drawing on decades of experience as a financial advisor. He also shares actionable …
How can you save for retirement if you don’t know how much money you’ll need? It’s time to calculate your financial finish line so you don’t run out of money during retirement! In this episode, Jim Kruzan, CFP®, CRPC®, shares easy-to-follow methods and rules of thumb to estimate your retirement expenses and income — and …
Did you know that the average cost of college in the United States is a staggering $35,551 per student per year, including books, supplies, and daily living expenses? That’s a hefty price tag that can leave many parents and students feeling overwhelmed. In this episode, Jim Kruzan, CFP®, CRPC®, explores the world of 529 plans …
Have you ever heard about the Health Savings Account (HSA) used in retirement planning? Simply put, if a 401(k) and a Roth IRA were to produce an offspring, it would be the HSA — because of its unique tax advantages that gives you the best of both accounts! In this insightful episode, Jim Kruzan, CFP®, …
How much money do you need to have access to wealth management? In a world where wealth seems synonymous with exclusivity, it’s time to shatter the misconception that wealth management is reserved for the affluent few! In this eye-opening episode, Jim Kruzan, CFP®, CRPC®, empowers individuals at every stage of life to make informed decisions …
Many people overlook relationship management in retirement planning, but it plays a crucial role in our Bigger Bolder Retirement Formula. In fact, we see it as the glue that holds the entire retirement planning process together! As we wrap up our thought-provoking mini-series, Jim Kruzan, CFP®, CRPC®, highlights the profound impact of nurturing meaningful connections …
In our previous episode, we talked about two key components of advanced planning, which is a crucial part of the Bigger Bolder Retirement Formula. Now, it’s time to dive into wealth protection and charitable giving! In part three of our mini-series, Jim Kruzan, CFP®, CRPC®, explains how to preserve your hard-earned wealth through a host …
A critical piece of the Bigger Bolder Retirement Formula is advanced planning. Advanced planning includes wealth enhancement, wealth transfer, wealth protection, and charitable giving. In part two of our mini-series, Jim Kruzan, CFP®, CRPC®, explains ways to enhance your wealth outside of investment management and transfer it to your loved ones in a tax-efficient manner. …
A Bigger, Bolder Retirement is the sum of investment management, advanced planning, and relationship management. (We call it the Bigger Bolder Retirement Formula!) In part one of our three-part series, Jim Kruzan, CFP®, CRPC®, dives into the investment management aspect of the Bigger Bolder Retirement Formula and explains how capital growth and preservation can lead …