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Top Retirement Questions from Arizona Retirees & Pre-retirees
Whether you’re planning a move or already live in Arizona, here are the retirement questions I hear most, with current numbers on taxes, housing and care.
Medicare 101 for People Turning 65
Medicare looks simple from a distance. Turn 65, you’re covered, done. Up close it’s four parts, real deadlines, and a premium that isn’t the same for everyone.
Required Minimum Distributions: What They Are and When They Start
Miss a required minimum distribution and the penalty can run 25% of the shortfall. Here’s what actually triggers an RMD, and when.
How to Stress-Test Your Retirement Plan Against a Market Crash
A retirement plan that’s never been stress-tested against a real crash isn’t really a plan. Here’s what to consider before you need the answer.
Health Insurance for Early Retirees
Medicare doesn’t start until 65. Here’s how to cover the gap if you retire earlier.
The Emotional Side of Retirement Nobody Plans For
The financial plan can be flawless and retirement can still feel wrong. Here’s the half of retirement planning nobody puts on a spreadsheet.
The Retirement Income Order of Operations
Not all retirement accounts are taxed the same way. Here’s how to decide which one to draw from first, second, and third and why the order can save you money.
How Much Do I Need to Retire in Arizona?
Everyone wants a single answer. The honest answer is more useful and more personal than any rule of thumb.
The Most Misused Account in Your Financial Life
The IRS gave you a triple tax-free account. You're probably using it to pay copays.
The One Document That Can Overrule Your Will
Your Will might be perfect. Your beneficiary forms might be telling a completely different story and most people don't find out until it's too late.
The Macallen Model
The traditional financial model is built on complexity and confusion. Here’s why we walked away and what we built instead.
Ditch the Junk Drawer
Retirement shouldn’t feel like managing paperwork. A simpler, more modern approach to organizing your financial life.
Financial “Spring Cleaning”
Small inefficiencies quietly drain wealth over time. Here’s how to identify and eliminate the leaks before they cost you.