Retirement Planning & Strategies

Dive deep into the world of retirement, from understanding the critical numbers to developing strategies for all phases, ensuring you don’t run out of money and make the most of your golden years.

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5 Key Changes to Social Security in 2025

5 Key Changes to Social Security in 2025

Every year, we see changes in the Social Security system. Next year, with a new administration coming into the White House, there has been a lot of buzz around Social Security, everything from what can be done to save it to cutting taxes on Social Security entirely. Although there is a lot of suspicion, a few changes to Social Security in 2025 have already been confirmed.

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How to Build Your Best 2025 Budget Step-By-Step

How to Build Your Best 2025 Budget Step-By-Step

At REAP Financial, we have successfully guided families in Central Texas and across the United States through retirement for 16 years. When you’re preparing for retirement, there are metrics that obviously matter, such as your rate of return on investments, inflation, Social Security claiming strategy, and more. However, the most important number for a successful retirement is your budget.

When you’re working, you don’t have to worry about keeping a strict budget, but when you retire, it is very important to know your boundaries. Your budget provides the framework for what you can spend, since there’s only so much money at the end of the day.

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What Are Some of the Hidden Costs of Retirement

What Are Some of the Hidden Costs of Retirement?

Retirement can bring a lot of joy or stress, depending on how you prepared for it. In this article, we’ll cover some of the hidden costs of retirement that people generally don’t talk about. These costs can blindside you, so you should aim to plan ahead. Be sure to read through to the end to learn about the top hidden cost that most people overlook!

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6 Financial Resolutions To Make Before Retiring in 2025

6 Financial Resolutions To Make Before Retiring in 2025

As we approach the end of the year and the start of 2025, this is an ideal time to reflect on your financial goals and make resolutions that will position you for a successful retirement. In this article, we’ll cover  the top six essential financial resolutions worth considering and implementing in the new year.

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Why Most People Get Retirement Planning Wrong

Why Most People Get Retirement Planning Wrong

If you want to have a successful retirement, understanding that it doesn’t happen by accident is key. To achieve success in retirement, you have to plan effectively in advance. In this article, we’ll cover why most people get retirement planning wrong, especially when they attempt to do it alone. Be sure to read all the way through to learn how to win in retirement!

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How to Create a Sustainable Retirement Cash Flow

How to Create a Sustainable Retirement Cash Flow

When you retire, it’s all about cash flow. In this article, we’ll go over how the most successful retirees in this country create sustainable cash flow in retirement. We’ll share some of the techniques we use to help guide our clients at REAP Financial. Be sure to read through to the end to learn all our tips to solidify your retirement cash flow.

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5 Hidden Dangers of Early Retirement You Need to Know Now

5 Hidden Dangers of Early Retirement You Need to Know Now

Through the years, REAP Financial has had the privilege of helping many families retire. We always strive to prepare our clients for early retirement and the risks that come with it. Today, 7 out of 10 Americans retire sooner than they were planning. Sometimes, this isn’t because they want to retire; it may be to take care of aging parents or a spouse, due to medical issues, or a layoff. Whatever the case may be, there are some key considerations when it comes to early retirement.

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3 Numbers You Must Know to Retire With Confidence

3 Numbers You Must Know to Retire With Confidence

There is a lot of information you need to understand when it comes to retirement. In this article, we will cover the three numbers you need to know to retire with confidence! Be sure to read all the way to the end, since many people make the wrong assumptions about which numbers will really help them retire with confidence.

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The Impact of Property Taxes on Your Retirement Plan

The Impact of Property Taxes on Your Retirement Plan

One of the greatest accomplishments going into retirement can be having your mortgage paid off. Even when your mortgage is paid off, you’ll need to keep property taxes in mind. Since your budget is one of the most important numbers in retirement, you need to be clear on how property taxes can impact your long-term retirement plan. In this article, we will cover property taxes and how you might factor them into your retirement strategy.

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How to Secure Your Future - Estate Planning Guide

How to Secure Your Future: Estate Planning Guide

Everyone wants financial security in retirement. The good news is that there are ways you can help secure it! For example, you can make sure you have a well-diversified portfolio and proper insurance in place to cover worst-case scenarios. However, many people forget about estate planning, which is also critical. In this article, we’ll go over the essentials of estate planning for your financial security. Read to the end of the article to uncover one aspect of estate planning many people get wrong, which can cost you big!

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