Tag: Retirement Planning

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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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A 7-Step Checklist for Your Journey Into Retirement (Ep. 103)

A 7-Step Checklist for Your Journey Into Retirement (Ep. 103)

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Planning for retirement is a lot like planning for travel. You need a moldable checklist of decisions that need to be made from a big-picture perspective.

In this episode, Peter Raskin shares a 7-step checklist for retirees. He covers important aspects such as expenses, income sources, protection, taxes, portfolio risk, distribution flexibility, and legacy planning, and ties them together to show how interrelated they are.

Peter discusses:

  • Budgeting for your wants and needs during retirement
  • The different sources of income available during retirement
  • How to protect your finances in retirement and manage your investment risk
  • Why taxes matter and how they can make a big difference over a long period of time
  • Why it’s important to have flexible distribution options
  • How important legacy planning is

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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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401(k) 101: Getting To Know The Basics (Ep. 96)

401(k) 101: Getting To Know The Basics (Ep. 96)

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Enrolling in a 401(k) plan seems intimidating because the restrictions can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be! 

In this episode, Peter Raskin takes us back to the basics of retirement planning with 401(k) plans. He explains what a 401(k) plan is, gives 6 enticing reasons why everyone should participate in a 401(k) plan if their employer offers it, and shares his professional advice around what a 401(k) plan is best suited for.

Peter discusses:

  • What a 401(k) plan is
  • 6 reasons why an employee should participate in a 401(k) plan if their company offers it
  • Why it’s best to avoid taking money out of a 401(k) before retirement
  • How to choose between a traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
  • The costs associated with a 401(k) 
  • 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 representative 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.