Important Ages in Retirement

What should you be planning for as you reach 50? What is the best age to take Social Security? Today, we are going to go over some key ages to be aware of as you plan for and approach retirement. 

Read and get additional financial information: https://doncashpodcast.com/podcast/important-ages-in-retirement/

What we discuss: 

0:30 – What’s new?

3:15 – Important ages

4:50 – Turning 50  

6:50 – Contributing a total of $7,000

7:44 – Exceeding 26,000 in 401k

10:01 – Turning 55 & 59 ½

12:05 – Going into our 60s

18:03 – Waiting till 70 for Social Security

23:11 – Going into our 70s

Bonds, Interest Rates, and Tax Proposals

You’ve probably heard about the recent tax proposals in Congress. How will they affect your financial future if they pass? Today we will discuss these proposals, while also taking it back to 1981 to discuss bond rates.

Read and get additional financial information: https://doncashpodcast.com/podcast/bonds-interest-rates-and-tax-proposals/

What we discuss: 

0:36 – Happy October!

4:07 – 1981 Articles

6:18 – Bond rates in 1981

7:34 – Bonds & CDs

10:01 – Investing hindsight

13:00 – What can cause an increase in interest rates?

15:47 – Proposed tax changes

18:56 – Not than many billionaires