Here at Approach Retirement Advisors, we’re big college football fans (although to keep things neutral, we will not disclose who we’re rooting for). As we start the college football season, we can see some parallels between how our favorite teams…
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Labor Department’s New Fiduciary Rule Blocked by Judge (and Why This Matters to You)
At Approach Retirement Advisors, we are fiduciaries and we look forward to welcoming new advisors into the fiduciary family. Unfortunately, a U.S. judge has halted a Department of Labor regulation that aimed to broaden the scope of retirement advisers classified…
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The Myth of Sacrifice: Teaching Your Kid to Save for the Future While Enjoying the Present
We’ve all heard it. The financial analogy about the Starbucks latte, how much it will cost you in the long run, and how if you just saved that $5 a day, you’ll be able to retire on that money when…
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Don’t Plan for Retirement Like I Planned for Disney
In February 2024, my wife Susie and I decided to take our kids on an impromptu trip to Disney World. It was a spur-of-the-moment decision, and we only started planning the trip eight days before our departure. Little did we…
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70% of Retirees Have this Money Worry
In March 2024, CBS News reported that “millennials could become the richest generation ever by 2044.” This is thanks to the $90 trillion in assets predicted to flow from one generation to the next. This transfer of wealth is a…
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Should Retirees Add Bitcoin ETFs to Their Portfolios?
In recent years, cryptocurrencies have brought about a wave of financial innovation, including the introduction of Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). These investment vehicles offer a convenient way for individuals to gain exposure to digital currencies without directly holding them. However,…
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Utilizing NUA Stock Treatment: A Smart Strategy for Pre-Retirees
For employees approaching retirement with company stock in their 401k, it’s crucial to consider your eligibility to use Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) rules before you retire or otherwise reach a triggering event. If you purchase or are awarded company stock…
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