If you have a pension, you may be sitting on far more retirement firepower than you realize.
Most people think about retirement wealth in terms of account balances. But a pension doesn't show up on a brokerage statement, and that causes a lot of people to underestimate what they actually have.
In this video, Foundry Financial planner Mike Zarelli breaks down four retirement reframes for pension holders that could change when you retire, how much you spend, and how you invest:
1. You may be able to retire sooner and spend more than you think. A pension creates an income floor that can take pressure off your portfolio and free it up for larger, intentional purchases.
2. Your pension changes how your portfolio should be allocated. When you factor in the pension as a bond-like income source, you may have room to tilt toward more equities than you'd expect.
3. Your pension can influence when you claim Social Security. With the right coordination, you can potentially delay Social Security to maximize your benefit and build a stronger inflation-protected income floor.
4. Your pension survivor options should never be chosen in isolation. The right survivor benefit depends heavily on how you've structured Social Security for the higher earner.
These decisions are deeply connected, and getting them right could mean the difference between a retirement that just works and one that truly gives you confidence.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:55 Reframe 1
03:14 Reframe 2
04:11 Reframe 3
05:15 Reframe 4
06:08 Conclusion
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*ABOUT ME*
I’ve always been passionate about personal finance, investing, real estate, and helping people find the freedom to live their life with purpose. But when my dad died in 2015, I tried to help my Mom find an advisor to sort out her finances. Instead of a helping hand, I found an industry of financial advisors dominated by glorified salespeople working on commission — pushing products that were not in my mother’s best interest. Or advisors with minimums that shut-out all but the ultra wealthy. Disappointed with the options, I took matters into my own hands and launched Foundry Financial, a wealth management firm with transparent pricing that specializes in helping provide clarity around money — so you have the confidence to make smart decisions.My goal is to help a million people retire without worry!
📅 *THE BASICS OF RETIREMENT PLANNING*
Retirement planning has several steps, with the end goal of having enough money to quit working and do whatever you want. Our goal is to help people master retirement and retire without worry.
Step 1: Know when to start retirement planning. When should you start retirement planning? The earlier you start planning, the more time your money has to grow. That said, it’s never too late to start retirement planning. Even if you haven’t so much as considered retirement, don’t feel like your ship has sailed. Every dollar you can save now will be much appreciated later. Strategically investing could mean you won't be playing catch-up for long.
Step 2: Figure out how much money you need to retire, The amount of money you need to retire is a function of your current income and expenses, and how you think those expenses will change in retirement.
Step 3: Prioritize your financial goals. Retirement is probably not your only savings goal. Lots of people have financial goals they feel are more pressing, such as paying down credit card or student loan debt or building up an emergency fund.Generally, you should aim to save for retirement at the same time you're building your emergency fund — especially if you have an employer retirement plan that matches any portion of your contributions.
Step 4: Choose the best retirement plan for youA cornerstone of retirement planning is determining not only how much to save, but also asset allocation. It can make a massive difference in your retirement plan.
Step 5: Select your retirement investments. Retirement accounts provide access to a range of investments, including stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Determining the right mix of investments depends on how long you have until you need the money and how comfortable you are with risk. It’s often helpful to talk with an adviser to discover the right mix of stocks and bonds.
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