Why Early Retirement Roth Conversions Can Matter: Navigating Tax Brackets After Spousal Loss
Roth Conversions, Estate Planning, Simplification Garrett Crawford, CFP® Roth Conversions, Estate Planning, Simplification Garrett Crawford, CFP®

Why Early Retirement Roth Conversions Can Matter: Navigating Tax Brackets After Spousal Loss

Married individuals often overlook a crucial aspect of long-term financial planning: preparing for the day when only one spouse remains. While this reality is unfortunately inevitable and could occur at any moment, it's a topic I'd like to address today

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Emergency Funds in Retirement
Retirement Planning, Budgeting, Simplification Garrett Crawford, CFP® Retirement Planning, Budgeting, Simplification Garrett Crawford, CFP®

Emergency Funds in Retirement

As someone transitions into retirement, it's worth revisiting the "why" behind your emergency fund. While there's still a place for an emergency fund for some, it may not carry the same weight it did during your working years. In other words, what worked well during your accumulation years might not be the most efficient strategy moving forward.

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