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5 Warning Signs You’re Not Ready to Retire (opens the original)
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Think you’re ready to retire? A strong portfolio balance does not always mean your retirement plan is truly ready. In this episode, Brian breaks down five financial warning signs that could expose costly gaps in your strategy, including investment concentration, taxes, spending, and withdrawal planning. Before you make the transition into retirement, make sure these key areas are working together. Full show notes: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/ready-to-retire To learn more about Bonfire Finan
5 Retirement Tax Planning Moves That Can Lower Your Tax Bill (opens the original)
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Retirement taxes can take a bigger bite out of your savings than most people expect. In this episode, Brian breaks down five tax planning moves that can help you make smarter withdrawal decisions, reduce unnecessary taxes, and create more flexibility throughout retirement.If you’re approaching retirement, the order and timing of these decisions may matter more than you think. Listen now to learn what to consider before your retirement income plan is already in motion. Full show notes: https://ww
How Much Do I Need in Retirement? What Most Calculators Don’t Tell You (opens the original)
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How much do you really need in retirement? Most calculators give you a number, but they often miss the factors that can make or break your plan.In this episode, Brian explains why the 4% rule is only a starting point and breaks down five key areas that can change your retirement math, including taxes, healthcare, Social Security, market risk, and Roth conversions. Full show notes: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/how-much-do-i-need-in-retirement To learn more about Bonfire Financial, please visi
What to Do When Your Financial Adviser Retires. 8 Questions to Ask Your New Advisor (opens the original)
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What happens when the financial advisor you’ve trusted for years retires and someone new suddenly takes over your accounts?In this episode, Brian walks through eight important questions to ask before deciding whether a new financial advisor is the right fit for your retirement. From fiduciary responsibility and total fees to tax planning, meeting expectations, market strategy, and your ability to leave the relationship, these questions can help you understand exactly who is managing your money a
The Best Investment Strategies for High-Income Earners at $100K, $300K and $600K+ (opens the original)
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Investment strategies that make sense at $100,000 may no longer be enough at $300,000 or $600,000. In this episode, Brian breaks down what high-income earners should prioritize at each level, which advanced strategies become available as income grows, and the common planning mistake that can limit long-term wealth. Full show notes: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com /investment-strategies-for-high-income-earners To learn more about Bonfire Financial, please visit: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com
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