Simplicity Retirement Blueprint

Life insurance can serve an important purpose in retirement planning—but that doesn’t mean every policy belongs in every plan.

In this episode, Josh, Logan and Bruce discuss when life insurance may make sense for retirees, including potential uses for legacy planning, long-term care and tax-efficient wealth transfer.

They also cover some of the common mistakes they see: holding onto old policies that no longer fit, buyi...

A strong jobs report. A Fed governor makes a comment. Markets move. Suddenly everyone has an opinion about what it means for your retirement.

But the closer retirement gets, the bigger questions are often much more personal.

Can you actually retire?
Can you spend the money you spent decades s...

There has never been more financial information available. The problem is figuring out what actually matters.

Headlines, market predictions, social media and everything in between can make it feel like every new piece of information demands a decision.

In this episode, Josh and Logan talk about why more information does not always...

For years, the goal was simple: save, invest, and keep building.

As retirement gets closer, how does that change the goals?

The focus starts to shift:

How do you turn savings into reliable income?

How should taxes and withdrawals be managed?

Does your investment strategy still fit?

Josh and Logan also discuss the Fed, Jackson Hole, and why retirement decisions shouldn’t hinge on predicting the next move in interest rates.

Bec...

You can be a good saver and still make costly mistakes when it comes to retirement.

In this episode, Josh and Logan break down five common retirement mistakes even good savers make. 

The challenge is that retirement is no longer just about building wealth. It’s about turning wha...

Passing wealth to the next generation involves more than deciding who gets what. The way your home, retirement accounts and other assets are structured can affect taxes, long-term care costs, probate and even family relationships.

In this episode, Josh, Logan and Bruce discuss how to think about wealth transfer before it becomes urgent. They cover whether paying off your home before retirement makes sense, how long-term care can pu...

U.S. debt has climbed past $40 trillion, while concerns around the Japanese yen and Japan’s massive holdings of U.S. Treasuries are raising bigger questions about interest rates, markets and the global economy.

In this episode, Josh, Logan and Bruce break down why Japan matters to U.S. investors, how Treasury demand can affect borrowing costs, and what rising debt could mean for retirees.

Then, they turn to Social Security an...

Interest rates can affect everything from borrowing costs to bond values and retirement income. But even investments considered “safe” can create challenges if rates change or income ends sooner than expected.

Social Security also comes with more decisions than many people realize. When should you claim? How could working, taxes or future benefit changes affect what you receive?

And once required minimum distributions b...

For years, much of the S&P 500 growth has been attributed to a handful of companies in a couple of sectors. But recent outlooks question how long the tech and AI growth can last. Does betting on their continued dominance still make sense?

We've all heard of these investment vehicles: mutual funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs) and separately managed accounts (SMAs). But what do these acronyms mean?

How can we best use them in di...

Life insurance can serve an important purpose in retirement planning—but that doesn’t mean every policy belongs in every plan.

In this episode, Josh, Logan and Bruce discuss when life insurance may make sense for retirees, including potential uses for legacy planning, long-term care and tax-efficient wealth transfer.

They also cover some of the common mistakes they see: holding onto old policies that no longer fit, buyi...

Market headlines can change by the hour. Jobs reports, interest rates, earnings, AI and geopolitical news can all move stocks in the short term.

But one of the biggest risks to a retirement plan is much quieter: inflation.

In this episode, Josh, Logan and Bruce discuss why reacting to daily market swings can lead investors off course, why a rising S&P 500 doesn’t always tell the full story, and why retirement planning has...

Interest rates can affect everything from borrowing costs to bond values and retirement income. But even investments considered “safe” can create challenges if rates change or income ends sooner than expected.

Social Security also comes with more decisions than many people realize. When should you claim? How could working, taxes or future benefit changes affect what you receive?

And once required minimum distributions b...

For years, much of the S&P 500 growth has been attributed to a handful of companies in a couple of sectors. But recent outlooks question how long the tech and AI growth can last. Does betting on their continued dominance still make sense?

We've all heard of these investment vehicles: mutual funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs) and separately managed accounts (SMAs). But what do these acronyms mean?

How can we best use them in di...

How can geopolitical conflict affect commodity prices, and how do futures contracts help producers and investors manage—or speculate on—price changes?

How do Trump Accounts compare with 529 plans and other ways to save for children?

And what should families understand about Social Security, home-sale taxes, Roth versus traditional accounts and charitable giving?

Find out today on the Simplicity Wealth Blueprint Show.

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Josh and Bruce welcome Logan Harris, the newest advisor at Simplicity Wealth Columbus, to the Retirement Blueprint Show.

How could Trump Accounts help families start investing earlier and teach children the value of compounding?

And where might annuities, life insurance and tax-efficient income planning fit into a retirement strategy?

Find out today on the Simplicity Wealth Blueprint Show.

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Retirement rules of thumb can be helpful, but they are not automatically right for every household.

This episode looks at how common retirement advice can lead to unnecessary taxes, hidden risk, or costly decisions when it is not coordinated around your income needs, assets, age, and family circumstances.

Should you prioritize Roth savings? Does owning several funds mean you are truly diversified? Is $1 million enough to retire? An...

Oil prices, interest rates, inflation and global uncertainty can all influence the markets—but reacting to every headline may create more problems than it solves.

How do Federal Reserve decisions affect the economy? Why is inflation especially dangerous for retirees living on a fixed income? And how can you prepare for risks involving taxes, Social Security and the rising cost of living without trying to predict exactly what ...