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Experts warn that we're on a tight deadline – we might have just 20 years to fix this before we hit a point of no return, leading to severe consequences.<br /><br />To learn more visit: <a href="https://fdwpretire.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners</a><br /><br />Insurance products are offered through the insurance business Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners, Inc. Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners, Inc. is also an Investment Advisory practice that offers products and services through <a href="https://aewealthmanagement.com/who-we-are/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM)</a>, a Registered Investment Advisor. AEWM does not offer insurance products. 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Experts warn that we're on a tight deadline – we might have just 20 years to fix this before we hit a point of no return, leading to severe consequences.<br /><br />To learn more visit: <a href="https://fdwpretire.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners</a><br /><br />Insurance products are offered through the insurance business Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners, Inc. Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners, Inc. is also an Investment Advisory practice that offers products and services through <a href="https://aewealthmanagement.com/who-we-are/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM)</a>, a Registered Investment Advisor. AEWM does not offer insurance products. 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The foundation of a confident retirement may lie in identifying and preparing for the major financial risks that could potentially derail your plans.<br /><br />To learn more visit: <a href="https://fdwpretire.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners</a><br /><br />Insurance products are offered through the insurance business Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners, Inc. Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners, Inc. is also an Investment Advisory practice that offers products and services through <a href="https://aewealthmanagement.com/who-we-are/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM)</a>, a Registered Investment Advisor. AEWM does not offer insurance products. 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Relying too heavily on misleading statistics, especially when determining sustainable withdrawal rates from savings, can be perilous.<br /><br />To learn more visit: <a href="https://fdwpretire.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners</a><br /><br />Insurance products are offered through the insurance business Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners, Inc. Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners, Inc. is also an Investment Advisory practice that offers products and services through <a href="https://aewealthmanagement.com/who-we-are/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM)</a>, a Registered Investment Advisor. AEWM does not offer insurance products. 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And when you’re trusting someone with your life savings, getting it right is important.<br /><br />To learn more visit: <a href="https://fdwpretire.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners</a><br /><br />Insurance products are offered through the insurance business Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners, Inc. Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners, Inc. is also an Investment Advisory practice that offers products and services through <a href="https://aewealthmanagement.com/who-we-are/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM)</a>, a Registered Investment Advisor. AEWM does not offer insurance products. 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While many anticipate a consistent decline in spending, the reality is far from linear.<br /><br />To learn more visit: <a href="https://fdwpretire.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners</a><br /><br />Insurance products are offered through the insurance business Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners, Inc. Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners, Inc. is also an Investment Advisory practice that offers products and services through <a href="https://aewealthmanagement.com/who-we-are/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM)</a>, a Registered Investment Advisor. AEWM does not offer insurance products. 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To learn more visit:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Drawing from pivotal insights of the University of Michigan's study, we highlighted the fluid nature of retirement expenditures. While many anticipate a consistent decline in spending, the reality is far from linear.<br /><br />To learn more visit: <a href="https://fdwpretire.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners</a><br /><br />Insurance products are offered through the insurance business Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners, Inc. Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners, Inc. is also an Investment Advisory practice that offers products and services through <a href="https://aewealthmanagement.com/who-we-are/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM)</a>, a Registered Investment Advisor. AEWM does not offer insurance products. The insurance products offered by Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners, Inc. are not subject to investment Advisor requirements.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3183</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/261193c5d2d8307b9411d26522290212.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Roth Conversion Opportunity: A Strategy to Consider - December 7, 2024</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-roth-conversion-opportunity-a-strategy-to-consider-december-7-2024--63825412</link><description><![CDATA[Today, we're diving into a topic that could have a <i>huge</i> impact on your retirement—and not in a good way if you're not prepared for it. I'm talking about taxes.<br /><br />To learn more vist: <a href="https://fdwpretire.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners</a><br /><br />Insurance products are offered through the insurance business Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners, Inc. Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners, Inc. is also an Investment Advisory practice that offers products and services through <a href="https://aewealthmanagement.com/who-we-are/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM)</a>, a Registered Investment Advisor. AEWM does not offer insurance products. The insurance products offered by Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners, Inc. are not subject to investment Advisor requirements.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63825412</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:32:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63825412/swat_retirement_strategy_hour_120724_revised.mp3" length="76445754" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Mike DiPaula and Sarah Flora</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today, we're diving into a topic that could have a huge impact on your retirement—and not in a good way if you're not prepared for it. I'm talking about taxes.

To learn more vist: https://fdwpretire.com/

Insurance products are offered through the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today, we're diving into a topic that could have a <i>huge</i> impact on your retirement—and not in a good way if you're not prepared for it. I'm talking about taxes.<br /><br />To learn more vist: <a href="https://fdwpretire.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners</a><br /><br />Insurance products are offered through the insurance business Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners, Inc. Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners, Inc. is also an Investment Advisory practice that offers products and services through <a href="https://aewealthmanagement.com/who-we-are/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM)</a>, a Registered Investment Advisor. AEWM does not offer insurance products. The insurance products offered by Flora &amp; DiPaula Wealth Partners, Inc. are not subject to investment Advisor requirements.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3183</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/261193c5d2d8307b9411d26522290212.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
