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April 2023

Paying Down Debt Before Retirement: Why It's Important

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on April 17th, 2023

As you approach retirement age, it's essential to start thinking about your financial security. One critical factor that can impact your retirement is debt. It's crucial to prioritize paying down debt before you retire to ensure a comfortable and stress-free retirement.

Here are some reasons why paying down debt before retirement is important:

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  • Budget
  • CFP®
  • Debt
  • Estate Planning
  • Financial Planning
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  • Long-Term Planning
  • Retirement
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What does "Wealth" Mean to You?

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on April 17th, 2023

In our client meetings, the term “wealth” is often tossed around somewhat loosely. We talk about building wealth, managing wealth, enhancing wealth, and preserving wealth as if the concepts are universally understood. But what exactly is wealth? It’s such a vague term that every person has a slightly different meaning.

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  • Budget
  • CFP®
  • Debt
  • Estate Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Investing
  • Long-Term Planning
  • Retirement
  • Savings
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Retirement vs. Financial Independence: What's the Difference?

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on April 17th, 2023

Retirement and financial independence are two terms that are often used interchangeably. However, they have different meanings and implications for your financial future. In this article, we'll explore the differences between the two concepts.

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  • Bonds
  • Budget
  • CFP®
  • Debt
  • Estate Planning
  • ETF's
  • Financial Planning
  • Investing
  • Retirement
  • Saving
  • Stocks
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Financial FAQs

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on April 17th, 2023

Understanding how your savings can work for you is an important part of creating your financial future. If you’re curious about personal finance and want to learn more, here are some common questions we hear from new clients.

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  • Budget
  • CFP®
  • Debt
  • Estate Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Investing
  • Long-Term Planning
  • Retirement
  • Savings
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Mega Backdoor Roth: What It Is and How It Works

Submitted by Robert Gordon & Associates, Inc on April 17th, 2023

If you're looking for a way to save more for retirement than what traditional 401(k) or IRA accounts allow, a mega backdoor Roth might be worth considering. This is a strategy that enables individuals to contribute significantly more after-tax dollars to their retirement accounts than they would be able to otherwise.

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  • Budget
  • CFP®
  • Debt
  • Financial Planning
  • Investing
  • IRA
  • Long-Term Planning
  • ROTH
  • Saving
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