A common consideration for people living in colder climates is purchasing a second home in a warmer region to escape the winter months. However, in March 2022, the Federal Reserve began increasing interest rates to combat inflation. This move caused many potential buyers to hit pause on their plans for a second home. Recently, on September 18, 2024, the Fed announced its first rate cut, lowering the Federal Funds rate to 4.75%-5%, marking a half-percent decrease. Mortgage rates, which had soared as high as 8%, are now starting to come down. As a result, more people are reconsidering downsizing or purchasing that second home.

At the same time, there has been a rise in aggressive sales tactics from mortgage lenders. To help navigate these waters, I invited my friend Frank Ellerbroek, a seasoned mortgage broker, to join today's podcast. He’ll share his insights on the current market trends and offer advice on what to watch out for if you're thinking of financing a second home or downsizing to a more manageable property.

On a personal note, Frank and I have been friends for nearly 20 years, and my firm has referred many clients to him over the years. I trust him because he consistently delivers great service, and I worked with Frank when I purchased my home. That said, whether you're considering working with Frank or someone else, I always recommend talking to more than one professional to ensure you get the best terms for your unique situation.

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At Parker Financial we offer a well-crafted retirement investment strategy, deeply rooted in academic data and financial science which can be the key to a prosperous retirement.

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In today’s podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Martin, who retired at the age of 56. He shares his experiences, including how he spent the first two years traveling the country in an RV, what made him realize it was the right time to retire, and why he’s glad he made the decision to retire early. Martin also opens up about some of the challenges he’s encountered along the way.

You are listening to episode #435 and the title is: Pay Off Your Mortgage at Retirement or Invest? Pros and Cons Explained! This is one of the most common questions people face: Should you pay off your mortgage at retirement, or should you invest the money instead? This decision can have a significant impact on your financial security and peace of mind in retirement.

The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool, user error could potentially lead to costly mistakes. To avoid this, let the experienced advisors at Parker Financial LLC guide you.

When you hire our team, we offer a comprehensive review of your current investments, taxes, and the data in the Retirement Budget Calculator. We will ensure your plan's completeness and accuracy, helping you create an investment strategy, assist with tax planning, and monitor your plan to maximize your retirement benefits.

At Parker Financial we offer a well-crafted retirement investment strategy, deeply rooted in academic data and financial science which can be the key to a prosperous retirement.

Don't leave your future to chance. Take the first step towards a sound retirement. Schedule your complimentary discovery session now by visiting Parker-Financial.net let us help you make the most of your retirement years.

In today's podcast I want to talk about expectations and the recent market volatility and give you some historical data to help put some of this recent volatility into context.

In today's podcast, I’m excited to share what I am calling the Pyramid of Investing Success. We will begin by exploring the foundation of the pyramid and then progress layer by layer until we reach its pinnacle.

If you are getting ready to retire one of the most important things that you need to understand is how to manage retirement income. At the end of the day retirement is simply making sure you have enough income to cover all of your expenses. In today's podcast we are going to look at Retirement Income.

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In today's podcast I interview Tane Cabe regarding reverse mortgages. In addition to doing a general overview of what they are we discuss how reverse mortgages can be used to increase cashflow in retirement, how a reverse mortgage can be used for the purchase of a home, we talk about taxes and fees associated with these mortgages, how some people are planning to use a reverse mortgage to help with long term care planning. We also share several stories that illustrate how people are using reverse mortgages.

For articles, links, and resources mentioned in today's podcast, visit episode 431:
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The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool, user error could potentially lead to costly mistakes. To avoid this, let the experienced advisors at Parker Financial LLC guide you.

When you hire our team, we offer a comprehensive review of your current investments, taxes, and the data in the Retirement Budget Calculator. We will ensure your plan's completeness and accuracy, helping you create an investment strategy, assist with tax planning, and monitor your plan to maximize your retirement benefits.

At Parker Financial we offer a well-crafted retirement investment strategy, deeply rooted in academic data and financial science which can be the key to a prosperous retirement.

Don't leave your future to chance. Take the first step towards a sound retirement. Schedule your complimentary discovery session now by visiting Parker-Financial.net let us help you make the most of your retirement years.

Health savings accounts are the most incredible tool available for retirement savings. Unfortunately, too many people I meet are missing out on using HSAs as part of their retirement strategy. We are going to do a deep dive into HSAs, but...

They are best for people who do not have a lot of health care costs every year and have the money to make the maximum contributions to an HSA. They have triple tax advantages in that your contributions are tax-deductible, earnings grow tax-free, and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are tax-free. You enjoy lower health insurance expenses compared to a low-deductible plan. You get tax deductions for contributions, tax-free growth, easy access to the money before age 59.5, you can have investment opportunities for long-term growth, and a plan to cover health-related expenses in retirement. Unlike a traditional IRA, there are no RMDs, and after age 65, you can access the money for non-medical expenses without the 20% penalty. You can delay reimbursements and allow your HSA to grow tax-free and then take a tax-free lump sum in the future. And once you turn age 65 and start Medicare, you can use your HSA to reimburse the costs of Medicare Part B and Part D or pay for Medicare Advantage plan premiums.

If you do not currently have an HSA, I highly recommend you visit SoundRetirementPlanning.com and click on episode 430 to start to review all of the resources I’ve made available for your review.

The HSA is a powerful tool that can provide significant benefits for retirement planning and healthcare expenses. However, it's important to remember that the rules and regulations surrounding HSAs can be complex and require careful consideration.

The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool, user error could potentially lead to costly mistakes. To avoid this, let the experienced advisors at Parker Financial LLC guide you.

When you hire our team, we offer a comprehensive review of your current investments, taxes, and the data in the Retirement Budget Calculator. We will ensure your plan's completeness and accuracy, helping you create an investment strategy, assist with tax planning, and monitor your plan to maximize your retirement benefits.

At Parker Financial we offer a well-crafted retirement investment strategy, deeply rooted in academic data and financial science which can be the key to a prosperous retirement.

Don't leave your future to chance. Take the first step towards a sound retirement. Schedule your complimentary discovery session now by visiting Parker-Financial.net let us help you make the most of your retirement years.