The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour

Answering Legacy Planning Questions - March 2, 2024 by The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related to retirement, areas to cover in an economic plan, and how such a plan can be individually tailore...

A recent study showed that people have great concerns about their retirement readiness. The volatility of 2022 played into this in a big way, and folks are not as prepared savings-wise as they might have been. Today Danny looks at this study and discusses things you can do to align your strategy with the possibility of continued volatile market conditions so you can keep more of what you have save...

There are different kinds of financial advisors you can work with, but how can you determine which is best for your needs? Today Danny and Chris discuss this topic and some ways for you to help figure out what kind of advisor you need for your retirement plan. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Was...

Today Danny talks about eight specific risks that can mess up a retirement financial plan if they are not taken into consideration, and how planning can help mitigate some of the unknowns. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics relate...

Retirement planning requires your money to work differently as you go through your after work years. Sometimes it might be for traveling and other fun things, later it could be for health care. Today Danny and Chris talk about the various stages where planning can help make sure your money is available for whatever your needs are in retirement The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running ra...

A recent study showed that people have great concerns about their retirement readiness. The volatility of 2022 played into this in a big way, and folks are not as prepared savings-wise as they might have been. Today Danny looks at this study and discusses things you can do to align your strategy with the possibility of continued volatile market conditions so you can keep more of what you have save...

Most people have retirement savings in 401Ks or other similar plans, which are tax deferred so you need to pay taxes on them later. Today Chris goes against the grain to talk about why deferring taxes may not be such a good idea, given the possibility of higher rates in the not too distant future. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Weal...

Diversification, defense, dependable basic income and dynamic additional income. These make up the four D's that a person needs to be aware of when investing for retirement. Danny and Chris take a look at each of these areas and how to best use certain strategies to make sure they are covered in a solid retirement plan. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring ad...

Today Chris uses his tax expertise to talk about the various ways retirement income can be taxed - or, with proper planning, not taxed, so that you can keep more money in your pocket and not dole it out to Uncle Sam unnecessarily. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Eri...

Today Danny and Chris discuss this important subject - the ways taxes could bring your retirement plans down if you don't plan for them, as well as the opportunities you have to pay less if proper planning strategies are applied. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Eric...

Today Danny and Chris discuss legacy planning and its importance in a retirement plan so that what is left behind passes to the next generation in the most tax efficient manner possible. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related...

Today Danny and Chris take a look at legacy planning and the things necessary to make sure that ones money and possessions are properly passed on to those who they want to have them. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related to r...

Tax rates are likely to go up according to many experts, perhaps as early as 2025. Between the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act set to expire, and the increasing mountain of Federal government debt, these seem to be certain signs of a coming increase in tax rates, which means you pay more to Uncle Sam. Danny and Chris take a look at how to prepare for this event with long term tax planning to help keep you i...

Women face special challenges for retirement planning, especially if they are widowed and are left with a plan they may not know much about. Today Danny and Chris address these special challenges and how women can plan for their own futures whether they are single, married, divorced or widowed. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth...

A lot of people aren't aware of how much risk they have in their portfolios. Today Danny and Chris take a look at how to keep track of the amount of risk and the best ways to deal with it in a solid retirement plan. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their...

Today Danny goes over four areas of retirement planning you need to be aware of - diversification, defense, dependable income, and dynamic additional income. Each of these has a place to provide you with the money you need for whatever you need it for. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington....

Today Danny takes a look at possible danger areas that need to be navigated properly for a successful retirement plan. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related to retirement, areas to cover in an economic plan, and how such a pl...

Retirement can bring more taxes than you might think. But proper tax planning can help prevent you from overpaying. Danny and Chris take a look at five areas where not planning for taxes can bring you a big surprise bill if you aren't careful. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Ha...

Today Danny takes a look at several important factors which need to be covered so that your financial future can be as good as you hope for. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related to retirement, areas to cover in an economic p...

Today Danny and Chris take a look at five potential areas of taxes in retirement that could cost you a lot of money if they are not planned for properly. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related to retirement, areas to cover in...

Without income, there is no retirement. Most people have retirement saving vehicles but don't know how to turn that money into the income needed for retirement. Today Danny discusses the importance of having a plan for doing this, along with strategies that can be used to create that income plan. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealt...

Social Security, longevity, and managing pre-retirement investments are three areas where pre-retirees can make errors and cost themselves thousands of dollars. Today Danny discusses these areas in detail and what you can do to recover if you have made any, and how to prevent yourself from getting into trouble in the first place. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program fe...

Today Danny takes a look at some ways to help boost the amount of income you can receive for retirement. This includes working an extra year to increase Social Security benefits, and using tax planning strategies to help save what you pay to Uncle Sam, especially with rates set to increase at the start of 2026. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors fr...

The U.S government continues to spend money like it's going out of style. But this kind of fiscal mismanagement has consequences, not just for the country, but for retirees as well. Today Danny and Chris discuss the possibility of rising taxes, further bouts of inflation and increased market volatility because of the rising debt, and what it could mean for your retirement plan. The Harlow Wealth R...

Danny and Chris discuss eight mistakes to avoid in finding the right financial professional to guide your retirement plan and bring it to fruition. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related to retirement, areas to cover in an eco...