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Ever wondered about the future of Social Security? Need help creating a plan for Long-Term Care? What happens if you retire during a Recession?

Retiring in today’s world can be complex and complicated. Each week, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Loren Merkle and co-host Molly Nelson will tackle trending financial topics and apply them to your retirement. You’ll takeaway the important, need-to-know information about preparing for retirement and what happens after you get there. Retiring Today will give you actionable tips that you can use to reach your retirement goals.

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Ever wondered about the future of Social Security? Need help creating a plan for Long-Term Care? What happens if you retire during a Recession?

Retiring in today’s world can be complex and complicated. Each week, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Loren Merkle and co-host Molly Nelson will tackle trending financial topics and apply them to your retirement. You’ll takeaway the important, need-to-know information about preparing for retirement and what happens after you get there. Retiring Today will give you actionable tips that you can use to reach your retirement goals.

    RECAP 173. Preparing for Rising Costs: Inflation and Your Retirement

    RECAP 173. Preparing for Rising Costs: Inflation and Your Retirement

    Learn more about how you can prepare for retirement by downloading the complimentary Retire Your Way Toolkit - https://bit.ly/3xSVxc3

    Register for our next Journey to Retirement Online Workshop to learn more about building a comprehensive retirement plan. - https://bit.ly/4aeNR1B



    Retiring Today with Loren Merkle Host Molly Nelson share insight into inflation and retirement planning.- Discover why a modest amount of inflation is actually healthy for the economy.- Understand the impact of inflation on your retirement plans using real-life cost projections.- Explore strategic retirement planning to combat inflation's effect on fixed incomes.



    Molly Nelson, Host of Retiring Today https://merkleretirementplanning.com/staff-members/molly-nelson/



    Chapter

    00:00 Inflation impacts retirement, causing higher living expenses.

    05:32 Eye-opening talk on inflation planning in retirement.

    06:22 Strategies for saving money on taxes in retirement.



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    This video does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation of any security or any other product or service by Merkle Retirement Planning LLC, Elite Retirement Planning LLC, MRP Insurance LLC, or any other third party regardless of whether such security, product or service is referenced in this episode. Furthermore, nothing in this episode is intended to provide tax, legal, or investment advice and nothing in this episode should be construed as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security or to engage in any investment strategy or transaction. Merkle Retirement Planning, LLC does not represent that the securities, products, or services discussed in this episode are suitable for any particular investor. You are solely responsible for determining whether any investment, investment strategy, security or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your personal investment objectives, financial circumstances and risk tolerance. You should consult your business advisor, attorney, or tax and accounting advisor regarding your specific business, legal or tax situation.

    • 8 min
    RECAP 173. How to Combat Inflation in Retirement: Investment and Income Strategies

    RECAP 173. How to Combat Inflation in Retirement: Investment and Income Strategies

    Learn more about how you can prepare for retirement by downloading the complimentary Retire Your Way Toolkit - https://bit.ly/3xSVxc3

    Register for our next Journey to Retirement Online Workshop to learn more about building a comprehensive retirement plan. - https://bit.ly/4aeNR1B



    Retirement Planner Loren Merkle discusses important income and investment strategies that can help you prepare for rising retirement costs.-How to design a portfolio with inflation in mind.-The connection between retirement taxes and planning for inflation.-The important role portfolio diversification can play in mitigating infation risk.



    Loren Merkle, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, RETIREMENT INCOME CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL FIDUCIARY®

    https://merkleretirementplanning.com/staff-members/loren-merkle/



    Chapter

    00:00 High inflation impacts working and retired individuals.

    03:57 "Forever bucket: long-term investment for retirement"

    06:33 Accounting for inflation, strategies into retirement planning.

    10:05 Merkel Retirement Planning: independent firm for retirement strategies.



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    This video does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation of any security or any other product or service by Merkle Retirement Planning LLC, Elite Retirement Planning LLC, MRP Insurance LLC, or any other third party regardless of whether such security, product or service is referenced in this episode. Furthermore, nothing in this episode is intended to provide tax, legal, or investment advice and nothing in this episode should be construed as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security or to engage in any investment strategy or transaction. Merkle Retirement Planning, LLC does not represent that the securities, products, or services discussed in this episode are suitable for any particular investor. You are solely responsible for determining whether any investment, investment strategy, security or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your personal investment objectives, financial circumstances and risk tolerance. You should consult your business advisor, attorney, or tax and accounting advisor regarding your specific business, legal or tax situation.

    • 10 min
    173. How to Plan for Rising Costs in Retirement

    173. How to Plan for Rising Costs in Retirement

    Learn more about how you can prepare for retirement by downloading the complimentary Retire Your Way Toolkit - https://bit.ly/3xSVxc3



    Register for our next Journey to Retirement Online Workshop to learn more about building a comprehensive retirement plan. - https://bit.ly/4aeNR1B



    Facing the challenges of inflation can be daunting, especially as you plan for retirement. Learn actionable strategies to maintain your lifestyle without falling victim to the rising costs. - Discover how inflation has changed the cost of living over time, with a comparison of prices from the past to the present. - Understand the difference between working and retirement investment portfolios and how to adjust accordingly. - Learn the importance of knowing the risk level in your portfolio and how to control it to outpace inflation.



    Loren Merkle, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, RETIREMENT INCOME CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL FIDUCIARY®

    https://merkleretirementplanning.com/staff-members/loren-merkle/



    Haley Gutschenritter, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

    https://merkleretirementplanning.com/staff-members/haley-gutschenritter/



    Molly Nelson, Host of Retiring Today

    https://merkleretirementplanning.com/staff-members/molly-nelson/



    Chapter

    00:00 Retirement planning: Income, inflation, sustaining lifestyle.

    04:59 Retirement affects portfolio; shift from risk.

    06:47 Year three: working portfolio down 37%. Retired: down 10%, better recovery.

    13:07 Remarrying after 60 may disqualify Social Security.

    14:51 Leveraging complexity for lifetime Social Security benefits.

    20:41 Evaluate risk to achieve retirement goals effectively.

    21:33 Discover and manage risk in changing market.

    25:05 Retirement planning workshop offers actionable financial strategies.



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    This video does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation of any security or any other product or service by Merkle Retirement Planning LLC, Elite Retirement Planning LLC, MRP Insurance LLC, or any other third party regardless of whether such security, product or service is referenced in this episode. Furthermore, nothing in this episode is intended to provide tax, legal, or investment advice and nothing in this episode should be construed as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security or to engage in any investment strategy or transaction. Merkle Retirement Planning, LLC does not represent that the securities, products, or services discussed in this episode are suitable for any particular investor. You are solely responsible for determining whether any investment, investment strategy, security or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your personal investment objectives, financial circumstances and risk tolerance. You should consult your business advisor, attorney, or tax and accounting advisor regarding your specific business, legal or tax situation.

    • 27 min
    RECAP 172. Wrap Your Mind Around $650 Billion and Why You Should Care

    RECAP 172. Wrap Your Mind Around $650 Billion and Why You Should Care

    Learn more about how you can prepare for retirement by downloading the complimentary Retire Your Way Toolkit - https://bit.ly/3xK7HnC

    Register for our next Journey to Retirement Online Workshop to learn more about building a comprehensive retirement plan. - https://bit.ly/4aeNR1B



    In this video, Retiring Today Host Molly Nelson recaps our eye-opening episode of Retiring Today with Loren Merkle. According to ThinkAdvisor.com, there are $650 billion in tax savings that could be realized by retirees with the proper planning. Find out:

    - Why retirees are leaving money on the table

    - How to develop a plan that makes the most of your retirement savings

    - Why you can't just focus on investments in retirement



    Molly Nelson, Host of Retiring Today https://merkleretirementplanning.com/staff-members/molly-nelson/



    Chapter

    00:00 Early proactive financial planning saves money later.

    04:45 Long-term tax planning incorporates investments and spending.



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    This video does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation of any security or any other product or service by Merkle Retirement Planning LLC, Elite Retirement Planning LLC, MRP Insurance LLC, or any other third party regardless of whether such security, product or service is referenced in this episode. Furthermore, nothing in this episode is intended to provide tax, legal, or investment advice and nothing in this episode should be construed as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security or to engage in any investment strategy or transaction. Merkle Retirement Planning, LLC does not represent that the securities, products, or services discussed in this episode are suitable for any particular investor. You are solely responsible for determining whether any investment, investment strategy, security or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your personal investment objectives, financial circumstances and risk tolerance. You should consult your business advisor, attorney, or tax and accounting advisor regarding your specific business, legal or tax situation.

    • 6 min
    RECAP 172. $650 Billion Left On the Table in Tax Savings: What Can You Do?

    RECAP 172. $650 Billion Left On the Table in Tax Savings: What Can You Do?

    Learn more about how you can prepare for retirement by downloading the complimentary Retire Your Way Toolkit - https://bit.ly/3xK7HnC



    Register for our next Journey to Retirement Online Workshop to learn more about building a comprehensive retirement plan. - https://bit.ly/4aeNR1B



    According to ThinkAdvisor.com, retirees leave $650 billion on the table in tax savings each year because of missed tax planning opportunities. What can you do to make sure this doesn't happen to you? Retirement Planner Loren Merkle talks about strategies that help you pay less in taxes and have more to spend in retirement, including:- Why many advisors need to shift their focus when helping people plan for retirement- The common investment that could be costing you more than you realize- A strategy that could lower your tax bill in retirement



    Loren Merkle, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, RETIREMENT INCOME CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL FIDUCIARY®

    https://merkleretirementplanning.com/staff-members/loren-merkle/



    Chapter

    00:00 Financial planning for retirement at age 30-40.

    05:37 Study shows significant tax savings in investments.

    07:53 Early retirement may qualify for Affordable Care.

    10:03 Annuities fees, evaluate before replacing mutual funds.



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    This video does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation of any security or any other product or service by Merkle Retirement Planning LLC, Elite Retirement Planning LLC, MRP Insurance LLC, or any other third party regardless of whether such security, product or service is referenced in this episode. Furthermore, nothing in this episode is intended to provide tax, legal, or investment advice and nothing in this episode should be construed as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security or to engage in any investment strategy or transaction. Merkle Retirement Planning, LLC does not represent that the securities, products, or services discussed in this episode are suitable for any particular investor. You are solely responsible for determining whether any investment, investment strategy, security or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your personal investment objectives, financial circumstances and risk tolerance. You should consult your business advisor, attorney, or tax and accounting advisor regarding your specific business, legal or tax situation.

    • 12 min
    172. Retirement Tax Planning Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid

    172. Retirement Tax Planning Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid

    Learn more about how you can prepare for retirement by downloading the complimentary Retire Your Way Toolkit - https://bit.ly/3xK7HnC

    Register for our next Journey to Retirement Online Workshop to learn more about building a comprehensive retirement plan. - https://bit.ly/4aeNR1B



    Billions of dollars are left on the table each year that could be in the hands of retirees due to a lack long-term tax planning. We help you get that money off the table and into your pocket with long-term tax and income planning strategies that help you make the most of your retirement savings.



    Loren Merkle, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, RETIREMENT INCOME CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL FIDUCIARY®

    https://merkleretirementplanning.com/staff-members/loren-merkle/



    Clint Huntrods, PhD, Retirement Planner

    https://merkleretirementplanning.com/staff-members/clint-huntrods/



    Molly Nelson, Host of Retiring Today https://merkleretirementplanning.com/staff-members/molly-nelson/



    Chapter

    00:00 Retiring people face financial challenges, need strategies.

    04:45 Planning Roth conversions to minimize retirement taxes.

    06:52 Intentionally pay taxes now to defer later.

    12:14 Analyze annuity type, fees, return potential, fit.

    14:59 Have a plan before engaging in investments.

    19:53 Tax plan neglect, focus on investments, missed opportunities.

    21:52 Saving money for healthcare; importance of planning.

    23:49 Efficient investments crucial for long-term financial growth.

    27:02 Prepare for retirement through upcoming workshop.



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    This video does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation of any security or any other product or service by Merkle Retirement Planning LLC, Elite Retirement Planning LLC, MRP Insurance LLC, or any other third party regardless of whether such security, product or service is referenced in this episode. Furthermore, nothing in this episode is intended to provide tax, legal, or investment advice and nothing in this episode should be construed as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security or to engage in any investment strategy or transaction. Merkle Retirement Planning, LLC does not represent that the securities, products, or services discussed in this episode are suitable for any particular investor. You are solely responsible for determining whether any investment, investment strategy, security or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your personal investment objectives, financial circumstances and risk tolerance. You should consult your business advisor, attorney, or tax and accounting advisor regarding your specific business, legal or tax situation.

    • 27 min

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