Retirement Elevated Podcast with Sean Lee Sean Lee
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Financial and retirement planning guidance from Sean Lee of Elevated Retirement Group in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Irreversible Financial Decisions
Have you ever wondered about the decisions in life that you can't take back? Today, we deep dive into the irreversible choices that can shape your financial future, especially when it comes to retirement.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
When you start taking Social Security matters.
Choose wisely regarding your pension benefits.
You can’t get life insurance once it’s too late and your family needs it.
How to know what the right retirement date is for you.
For more, visit us online at https://retirementelevatedpodcast.com/
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Financial Mistakes Made During Divorce
What kinds of financial mistakes do people make amidst a divorce? If you find yourself facing a divorce, there are some financial things you will want to be aware of as you move forward. From how to divvy up assets in a way that is financially sound to dealing with your emotions, there’s a lot to keep in mind.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
Choosing the house over other financial assets.
Don’t ignore tax implications of retirement funds.
Rolling a spouse’s retirement account directly into an IRA.
Your emotions can cloud your decision-making.
How does an advisor help a couple getting a divorce?
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Facing Financial Villains
Movie villains are usually pretty easy to identify with their ominous music, masks, and often dark clothing. In the financial world, some of the villains can be a bit harder to spot. We talk about some of the most infamous movie villains and share what they have in common with some of the dark and scary things financially speaking. From the Wicked Witch of the West and her flying monkeys to the hardships that inflation can cause, which of these villains are you ready to face head-on?
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
Inflation shows up with a vengeance.
Overly fixating on one issue or financial product can be risky.
Individualized plans can make a difference.
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Important Ages in Retirement
What are the milestone moments you face in retirement as you age? Today, we talk about some of the ages to keep in mind and why they are important as you reach each one. Whether you are a few years off or if you are right in the middle of these, thinking through what you should be doing with the money can make a huge impact in your financial life.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
The unofficial kickoff of retirement is age 50.
Age 55 is when you need to think about your 401(k) options.
When you turn 59 and a half, you have access to your funds.
Under current law, age 62 allows you to withdraw from Social Security.
At 73 (currently) you have to start taking money out of your retirement accounts.
What’s the most important age?
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Portfolio Expectations
What are your portfolio expectations? Are they too high? Today we talk through an article that shares investor expectations on their portfolio and why, in many cases, they are higher than they should be. We discuss some of the differences in expectations across the globe. More than that, we consider what the meaning of those returns are and how much we should place value on them. What does your lifestyle require? How can you create more clarity with your finances?
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
Investment return expectations for investors vs. financial advisors.
How do we manage expectations?
What do I need to make my lifestyle possible?
Should we plan for a recession?
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Financial Fill in the Blank
Let’s play a game of fill in the blank with Sean to see how he would finish off these financial statements. What will the market do to you? What’s the best way to set yourself up for success in retirement? What’s the biggest financial mistake retirees make?
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
The best way to be sure you don’t run out of money in retirement.
The stock market has the ability to do what?
Run the other way when a financial advisor does what?
The most common mistake retirees make.
For more, visit us online at https://retirementelevatedpodcast.com/