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How to Choose the Right Retirement Plan for Your Business (Ep. 107)

How to Choose the Right Retirement Plan for Your Business (Ep. 107)

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Think a retirement plan is just another checkbox?

Think again.

In this episode, Peter Raskin gives us a deep dive into retirement plan options that fit businesses of all sizes. From 401(k) plans with profit-sharing to traditional 401(k)s and SIMPLE IRAs, Peter explains how flexibility and customization are key to achieving both business and employee objectives.

Throughout the episode, Peter covers:

  • The critical importance of aligning retirement plans with unique business objectives
  • How the rise of automatic features like enrollment and escalation are powerful tools to enhance employee participation
  • Why flexibility is key when tailoring your retirement plan options to suit the financial capabilities and objectives
  • The pros and cons of each type of retirement plan, especially considering administrative costs and employee matching features
  • And more!

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Disclosure: This is not intended to be a substitute for professional investment advice. Always seek the advice of your financial adviser or other qualified financial service providers with any questions you may have regarding your investment planning.

Peter Raskin is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Securities offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer. Member SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors, a registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Raskin Planning Group is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.

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From Working Boots to Business Suits with Larry DiCara (Ep. 106)

From Working Boots to Business Suits with Larry DiCara (Ep. 106)

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How has Boston’s transformation from a hub of blue-collar workers to a hotspot for white-collar specialists impacted its people, identity, and economic dynamics?

In this episode, Peter Raskin chats with Larry DiCara, a seasoned real estate lawyer and former Boston city councilor, about the profound shifts Boston has experienced over the years.

During their discussion, Larry shares:

  • Boston’s journey from a post-war blue-collar city to its present-day white-collar dominance
  • The noticeable demographic shifts, including reductions in household sizes and school-aged children
  • The change in primary employers from traditional big banks and insurance firms to universities and hospitals
  • The evolving identity of neighborhoods, illustrated by the decline of iconic institutions such as Catholic churches and schools
  • Challenges facing the city’s infrastructure, from an aging subway system to a notable lack of functional swimming pools
  • And more!

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Larry DiCara is among Boston’s most recognized civic leaders in addition to serving as a consultant, lobbyist, and trained mediator. ​ A frequent speaker at colleges, universities and other venues, as well as a regular go-to source in Boston media, Larry has taught at Harvard, Boston University and the University of Massachusetts. ​ Larry has practiced real estate and administrative law and has been intimately involved with the development process in and around Boston for more than 40 years.

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Disclosure: This is not intended to be a substitute for professional investment advice. Always seek the advice of your financial adviser or other qualified financial service providers with any questions you may have regarding your investment planning.

Peter Raskin is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Securities offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer. Member SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors, a registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Raskin Planning Group is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.
Exploring Your Potential In Real Estate Investing With Michael Price (Ep. 102)

Exploring Your Potential In Real Estate Investing With Michael Price (Ep. 102)

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Are you looking for a way to invest your money and secure your financial future?

In this episode, financial planner Peter Raskin interviews commercial real estate investor Michael Price on the benefits of investing in real estate. 

Michael aims to provide valuable insights into what it takes to succeed in the industry, such as knowing your market, building long-term relationships, and following your passion. 

Peter & Michael discuss:

  • The most important soft & hard skills to have to stay competitive in the industry
  • How to tell if a property aligns with your personal goals and interests as an investor
  • How to avoid some of the most common pitfalls real estate investors make
  • How to get started in the industry–even when you don’t have money for a full down payment
  • And more!

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About Michael Price: 

With over 37 years of hands-on experience in the Boston real estate market, Michael L. Price is now directing Legacy Real Estate Ventures, LLC with a focus on acquisitions and asset management. Since its founding in January 2008, Legacy has purchased 20 properties valued at over $100 million. 

Mr. Price has guest lectured on real estate topics at Lehigh University, Babson College, and Brandeis University, and is a member of the faculty of Boston University’s Metropolitan College where he teaches Real Estate Market Analysis. Mr. Price also sits on the Board of Advisors of City North Development, a privately held real estate investment company and is involved in a private investment group that has interests in medical products, parking assets, and technology.

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Disclosure: This is not intended to be a substitute for professional investment advice. Always seek the advice of your financial adviser or other qualified financial service providers with any questions you may have regarding your investment planning.

Peter Raskin is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Securities offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer. Member SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors, a registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Raskin Planning Group is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.

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Annuities 101 (Ep. 101)

Annuities 101 (Ep. 101)

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Let’s have a little refresher on what annuities are, and if you’ve never heard of them before, don’t worry! Peter breaks them down from the beginning.

In this episode, Peter Raskin takes us back to the classroom and covers some of the basics about annuities, starting with a recap of what an annuity is. He then dives into why someone should consider an annuity as part of their financial plan, what the different types of annuities are, what risks are involved with variable annuities, the pros and cons of annuities, what it costs to get one, and when an annuity might be appropriate for someone.

Peter discusses:

  • What an annuity is
  • Why you should consider an annuity as part of an overall financial plan
  • The different types of annuities
  • What risks are involved with variable annuities
  • What it costs to get an annuity
  • When an annuity might be appropriate for you
  • Some of the different concerns regarding annuities

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Disclosure: This is not intended to be a substitute for professional investment advice. Always seek the advice of your financial adviser or other qualified financial service providers with any questions you may have regarding your investment planning.

Peter Raskin is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Securities offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer. Member SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors, a registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Raskin Planning Group is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.

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The Raskin Planning Group Team (Ep. 95)

The Raskin Planning Group Team (Ep. 95)

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By now, we all know about Peter Raskin and the phenomenal guests we’ve had on the show so far, but who is on the rest of the team at Raskin Planning Group?

In this episode, Peter Raskin introduces several of his colleagues at the Raskin Planning Group. Alex LaCroce, Kathryn Broy, Nathanael Lukens, and Ellen Reynoldson tell the listeners about themselves and what they do. 

Peter and his colleagues discuss:

  • What each of them do at Raskin Planning Group
  • Their thoughts on how 2022 went for them
  • What new experiences came to fruition in 2022
  • What their resolutions are for 2023

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Disclosure: This is not intended to be a substitute for professional investment advice. Always seek the advice of your financial adviser or other qualified financial service providers with any questions you may have regarding your investment planning.

Peter Raskin is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Securities offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer. Member SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors, a registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Raskin Planning Group is a marketing name for registered representatives of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.

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5 Financial Areas To Consider When Year End Planning (Ep.88)

5 Financial Areas To Consider When Year End Planning (Ep.88)

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The last quarter of the year is approaching, and you don’t want to be rushing around at the last minute trying to finish your year end planning.

In this episode, Peter Raskin covers five financial areas to consider when year end planning. He will provide some easy pickings of questions he asks his clients to get them thinking about planning for the rest of the year.

Peter discusses:

  • How to approach the last quarters planning
  • What you should be thinking about when it comes to your assets
  • Thinking of marginal tax brackets as someone climbing a ladder
  • Cash flow issues to consider when year end planning
  • Insurance planning issues to consider for year end
  • And more

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Disclosure: This is not intended to be a substitute for professional investment advice. Always seek the advice of your financial adviser or other qualified financial service providers with any questions you may have regarding your investment planning.

Peter Raskin is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Securities offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer. Member SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors, a registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Raskin Planning Group is a marketing name for registered representatives of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.

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Your Frequently Asked Questions Answered, Part 2 (Ep.86)

Your Frequently Asked Questions Answered, Part 2 (Ep.86)

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Everyone has questions about finance, whether they want to know when to take Social Security or compare renting to buying.

In this episode, Peter Raskin continues answering questions he gets asked as a financial advisor, sharing his knowledge and experience on topics everyone wants to know.

Peter discusses:

  • Why clients should invest now
  • When to take out money from retirement funds and Social Security
  • The benefits of buying outright versus renting or leasing products
  • How to increase investment returns by waiting on paying off mortgages
  • And more

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Disclosure: This is not intended to be a substitute for professional investment advice. Always seek the advice of your financial adviser or other qualified financial service providers with any questions you may have regarding your investment planning.

Raskin Planning Group is a marketing name for registered representatives of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Securities offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer. Member SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors, a registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Raskin Planning Group is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.

 

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71. Cash Is King

71. Cash Is King

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Storing money under your mattress may give you easy access to those funds, but it is also a far less secure saving strategy. Depositing your cash in the bank gives you access and security.

In this episode, Peter Raskin discusses the importance of liquidity and cash within your financial plan. He reveals how your cash is protected while in the bank and why you should maintain easily accessible assets in case of emergency. Peter shares options for saving your liquid assets, why you should consider avoiding risky investments despite their growth and the long term benefits of certain liquid assets.

Peter discusses:

  • How FDIC protects your cash
  • Which types of accounts and investments are considered liquid assets
  • Why you should not necessarily risk your assets for increased growth
  • The long-term impact of liquid assets
  • And more!

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Disclosure: This is not intended to be a substitute for professional investment advice. Always seek the advice of your financial adviser or other qualified financial service providers with any questions you may have regarding your investment planning.

Peter Raskin is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Securities offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer. Member SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors, a registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Raskin Planning Group is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.

 

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70. Descending The Mountain Of Retirement

70. Descending The Mountain Of Retirement

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When creating your retirement plan, the income you set aside needs to last throughout your entire retirement. The most important step of your plan is protecting what you put aside.

In this episode, Peter Raskin discusses the importance of protecting your income during retirement. He reveals the importance of considering longevity, inflation and sequence of return risk when investing or retirement and how each impacts your retirement income.

Peter discusses:

  • What to consider when determining how long your retirement plan should last
  •  The impact of inflation on your retirement income
  • The potential risk on your investments and how to avoid loss
  • The three sources of protected income
  • And more!

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Disclosure: This is not intended to be a substitute for professional investment advice. Always seek the advice of your financial adviser or other qualified financial service providers with any questions you may have regarding your investment planning.

Peter Raskin is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Securities offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer. Member SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors, a registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Raskin Planning Group is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.

 

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68. Five Reasons To Have A Long Term Contingency Plan

68. Five Reasons To Have A Long Term Contingency Plan

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Do you have a plan in place for long-term care in case you reach a point in life where you can no longer care for yourself?

In this episode, Peter Raskin discusses five reasons to include a long-term contingency plan in your overall retirement plan. Peter reveals the questions you should ask yourself and your loved ones about your wants and needs when selecting the best option for you and your family.

Peter discusses:

  • The importance of having the difficult discussions with loved ones when creating your retirement plan
  • The overall costs of long-term care
  • The physical and emotional toll long-term care can take on your loved ones
  • The questions you should ask your family, your advisor and yourself when creating your retirement plan
  • And more!

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Disclosure: This is not intended to be a substitute for professional investment advice. Always seek the advice of your financial adviser or other qualified financial service providers with any questions you may have regarding your investment planning.

Peter Raskin is a registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Securities offered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer. Member SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors, a registered investment advisor. Insurance offered through Lincoln affiliates and other fine companies. Raskin Planning Group is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Advisors.

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and its representatives do not provide legal or tax advice. You may want to consult a legal or tax advisor regarding any legal or tax information as it relates to your personal circumstances.