Retirement U Workshop Hosted in Independence, MO

20301 East 78 Hwy,Independence MO 64057

25 April, 2023

Description

WHY THIS CLASS MATTERS Many of the retirement strategies utilized by our parents have grown outdated and may no longer have application for those looking to retire today. This class compares and contrasts the old retirement paradigms of yesteryear and the new paradigms of today. Attendees will discover how to insulate themselves from the risks of rising taxes, Social Security taxation, and how to avoid common mistakes that increase the chances or running out of money as you distribute your assets in retirement. TOPICS FOR RETIRING TODAY TAX RATE RISK • Why experts say tax rates could double • How rising taxes may affect your retirement cash flow • The “Catch 22” of 401k’s and IRA’s • How lost deductions may affect your taxes in retirement RETIREMENT INCOME PLANNING • The three basic retirement accounts • How to accumulate dollars in the right types of accounts for future retirement income • What’s better for you: tax-deferred or tax-free accounts? • How to define a “true” tax-free investment • When should you convert to a Roth? • How IRA’s and 401k’s cause Social Security taxation • Strategies to reduce or eliminate taxes in retirement MAXIMIZING SOCIAL SECURITY • The causes of Social Security taxation • The Social Security thresholds you need to be aware of • The real cost of Social Security taxation • Strategies to eliminate Social Security taxation • Social Security maximization strategies RETIREMENT DISTRIBUTION PITFALLS • How the new rules on “Rate of Withdrawal” affect People Nearing Retirement • How to ensure you won’t run out of money in retirement • How to liquidate retirement assets in the right order • How to eliminate “sequence of returns” risk WHY LOSSES DURING RETIREMENT MATTER • The impact of dramatic market loss in retirement • Is “buy and hold” appropriate in retirement? • How to safeguard against two types of investment risk • How to shield your assets from stock market volatility • Why “asset allocation” alone may not be enough • How to truly diversify your retirement portfolio FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Is there a cost to attend? No, there is no cost to attend. Should I arrive early? It is recommended that you arrive 15 minutes early to have ample time to park and secure a seat. Do I need to bring anything? No, you will be provided with pen and paper to take notes. Will any investments or investment products be discussed? No, there will not be any discussion of any investments whatsoever. Will I be pitched or sold anything? No. Our classes are strictly educational. The most common feedback we receive is how nice it is to attend a truly educational workshop with no pressure. Is this sponsored by the Social Security administration? Jonathon McCoy is not affiliated with the Social Security administration or any other government agency. Investment advisory services are offered through Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC (“Foundations”), an SEC registered investment advisor. This is not an offer to sell any securities or represent any express or implied opinion or endorsement or any specific investment strategy, opportunity, offering or issuer. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Each individual investor’s situation is different, and any ideas provided may not be appropriate for your particular circumstances. No investment, legal or tax advice is provided. Personal investment advice can only be rendered after the engagement of Foundations, execution of required documentation, and receipt of required disclosures. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. A Roth conversion may not be suitable for your situation. The primary goal in converting retirement assets into a Roth IRA is to reduce the future tax liability on the distributions you take in retirement, or on the distributions of your beneficiaries. The information provided is to help you determine whether or not a Roth IRA conversion may be appropriate for your particular circumstances. Please review your retirement savings, tax, and legacy planning strategies with your legal/tax advisor to be sure a Roth IRA conversion fits into your planning strategies. This event is not endorsed or affiliated with the Social Security Administration or any U.S. government agency.