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Episode 15 How Does Social Security Fit into Your Investment Plan?

Episode 15 How Does Social Security Fit into Your Investment Plan?

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Think of your retirement as a three-legged stool: Social Security is the first leg, your employer-sponsored plan and IRAs are the second leg, and the third leg is your non-retirement investments and savings.

In this episode of the Wealth Is in the Details Podcast, Peter Raskin focuses on the first leg, Social Security, and how it fits into your personal investment plan.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How much of your pre-retirement income Social Security is meant to replace
  • When to start collecting the benefit to make the most of your money
  • Why the latest you should start collecting Social Security is at age 70
  • The numerous ways to maximize your benefit by using spousal benefits (even for a former spouse)
  • Reasons to review your monthly SSA statement, even if you aren’t already accessing the benefit
  • And more!

Tune in with Peter Raskin and learn how to make the most of your Social Security benefit in retirement.

Resources:  Raskin Planning Group | The United States Social Security Administration

Disclosure: The is not intended to be a substitute for professional investing advice always seek the advice of your financial adviser or other qualified financial service provider 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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Episode 11 – Contingency Planning in Retirement: Long-Term Care

Episode 11 – Contingency Planning in Retirement: Long-Term Care

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When planning for retirement, most people think about the fun things they’ll do or the real estate they plan on buying. However, very few people plan for the worst — they typically don’t think about potential illness or other ailments — and their finances reflect that.

In this episode of Wealth Is in the Details Podcast, Peter Raskin discusses contingency planning for retirement, specifically long-term care.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How to use Medicare alongside additional coverage to receive comprehensive health coverage in retirement
  • The difference between Medicare and Medicaid when it comes to custodial care
  • Why it’s important to consider contingency plans when saving for retirement
  • Why and when to have the tough conversations with your loved ones about planning for long-term care
  • And more!

Tune in now and start contingency planning with confidence!

Resources:  Raskin Planning Group

Disclosure: The is not intended to be a substitute for professional investing advice always seek the advice of your financial adviser or other qualified financial service provider 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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Episode 10 – Focus on the Controllable

Episode 10 – Focus on the Controllable

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When it comes down to it, knowing where your money is going is essential for creating wealth. In this episode of Wealth is in the Details Podcast, Peter explains why he strongly recommends that his clients focus on the controllable spending in everyday life.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • Why knowing how much you spend on a daily basis is a critical step towards building wealth
  • About the importance of knowing how much you spend on non-essential purchases and calculating your retirement planning with that in mind
  • How to budget for vacation homes in retirement planning
  • Questions to ask yourself when planning for contingencies
  • The question you can only answer after you’ve looked at your cash flow
  • And more!

Tune in now and learn how to focus on what you can control!

Resources:  Raskin Planning Group

Disclosure: The is not intended to be a substitute for professional investing advice always seek the advice of your financial adviser or other qualified financial service provider 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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Episode 9 – Charitable Planning Can Be a Win-Win-Win

Episode 9 – Charitable Planning Can Be a Win-Win-Win

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Is giving to charity one of your financial goals?

If so, you’ll be happy to discover the many benefits that your donations can bring—not only to the receiver but to you and your family!

In today’s episode, Peter Raskin shares his expertise in charitable giving and how it can be a win-win-win for all involved.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How you can make charitable contributions from your IRA (as long as you meet two requirements from the IRS)
  • About the advantages of using a tax-exempt irrevocable trust
  • Why you may want to consider taking out a life insurance policy if you’re concerned that your charitable giving will cost your children some of their inheritance
  • Why it’s important to work with a financial advisor if you’re planning large charitable contributions for an extended period of time
  • And more!

Tune in and learn how charitable giving can benefit you in your wealth journey!

Resources:  Raskin Planning Group

Disclosure: The is not intended to be a substitute for professional investing advice always seek the advice of your financial adviser or other qualified financial service provider 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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Episode 8 – Financial Decision Making Isn’t Always Rational

Episode 8 – Financial Decision Making Isn’t Always Rational

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Did you stop for coffee and breakfast this morning, and do you plan on grabbing a sandwich at a café for lunch? Have you considered how eating out every day could be taking a bite of your wallet?

In this episode, Peter Raskin explains how the small decisions we make can be consequential— and why financial decision making isn’t always rational.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How confirmation bias can impact the stocks you buy, and why this isn’t necessarily a good (or bad) thing
  • Why the tendency to be overconfident in our own abilities can lead to irrational purchasing or decision-making
  • What hindsight bias is and why we seem to notice it in others before we notice it in our own financial behavior
  • How recent market events can create biases in our purchasing habits
  • And more!

Tune in now and learn how to recognize your biases (we all have them)!

Resources:  Raskin Planning Group

Disclosure: The is not intended to be a substitute for professional investing advice always seek the advice of your financial adviser or other qualified financial service provider 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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Episode 7 – Tax Planning is a Year-Round Process – Part 4

Episode 7 – Tax Planning is a Year-Round Process – Part 4

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A mini-series about year-round tax planning wouldn’t be complete without discussing investment tax management.

In part four, Peter Raskin discusses his investment tax management recommendations, including the advantages of capital gains and dividend tax rates. Then he dives into the ins and outs of stepped-up basis and gifting strategies.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How to take advantage of gains (and losses) in the market to keep more of your overall financial portfolio
  • Why you shouldn’t sell your property if you are coming close to your life expectancy
  • How to know if you are a good fit for generational tax planning and swapping tax brackets
  • Why highly appreciated assets can be a good option for charitable giving
  • What a qualified charitable distribution is and how it can save you money in taxes
  • And more!

Tune in to learn about investment tax management and become better prepared for your wealth journey!

Resources:  Raskin Planning Group | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | 

Disclosure: The is not intended to be a substitute for professional investing advice always seek the advice of your financial adviser or other qualified financial service provider 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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