Tag: Personal Finance

Retirement Investing 101 with Michael P. Smith (Ep. 9)

Retirement Investing 101 with Michael P. Smith (Ep. 9)

Stressed about planning for your retirement? 

You’re not alone.

Join host David Koren and his fellow colleague Michael P. Smith as they share actionable investment and retirement strategies designed to ease your anxieties. Together they break down investing options, how to navigate your time horizon, and the importance of different revenue streams.

Throughout the episode, David and Michael cover:

  • Why having a clear vision for your retirement is a necessity
  • How you can best maximize your 401(k) for your retirement
  • The pros and cons of loaning versus owning 
  • How to measure your risk tolerance against your risk capacity
  • And more!

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About Our Guest: 

Michael P. Smith is a Certified Financial Planner with over 20 years of experience and a Portfolio Manager at RVA Wealth Management. Starting his career on the Boston Stock Exchange, Mike is a professional in turning retirement worries into well-laid plans. He’s not just a financial guide but a guardian of your future, adhering to the highest ethical standards. With RVA Wealth Management, Mike is all about active communication and customized investment strategies. Off the clock, he’s a family man and community leader, deeply rooted in sports and local organizations. 

Will My Money Last Throughout My Retirement? (Ep.4)

Will My Money Last Throughout My Retirement? (Ep.4)

Will you be able to retire once you turn 75? 

Many people think they’ll have to work longer than they want to so that they continue to have a source of income.

In this episode, David Koren, founder of RVA Wealth Management gives a birds-eye view of determining if your money will last throughout your retirement. Listen as he addresses some of the most commonly asked questions and covers the key considerations you should evaluate in order to prepare for retirement.

David discusses: 

  • How to determine if your money will last throughout retirement
  • The disparity between when people think they will retire and when they actually retire
  • How long to plan for and considerations such as inflation and taxes
  • The importance of considering your lifestyle and understanding your spending habits
  • And more

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Personal Finance On Steroids, Part 1: Retirement (Ep. 3)

Personal Finance On Steroids, Part 1: Retirement (Ep. 3)

Whether you’re 25 or 50, it’s never too early to start thinking about what your dream retirement looks like.

In this episode, David Koren, Founder, Wealth Manager, MBA, ChFC®, CLU® at RVA Wealth kicks off the Personal Finance On Steroids series with a conversation about how you can best plan for your retirement. He explains why it’s important to define your dream retirement before you start planning, how to determine when you can retire, how long you should plan for, and how you can safely withdraw from your investments while enjoying all that retirement has to offer.

Join David as he discusses: 

  • Defining what retirement looks like to you
  • How to determine when you should retire
  • How to safely withdraw money from your investments in retirement
  • What the 4% rule is
  • And more

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