YFP 261: YFP Planning Case Study #2: Planning for Retirement, Saving for Kids College, and Paying Off Debt

Published: June 23, 2022, 9 a.m.

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YFP Co-Founder & Director of Financial Planning, Tim Baker, CFP\\xae, RLP\\xae is joined by YFP Planning Lead Planners, Kelly Reddy-Heffner, CFP\\xae, CSLP\\xae, CDFA\\xae, and Robert Lopez, CFP\\xae to walk you through a financial planning case study on planning for retirement, saving for kids\\u2019 college, and paying off debt.

Key Points From This Episode

  • Getting to know Fiona and Rob Anderson.\\xa0
  • The home, work, and financial portfolios of our case study couple.\\xa0
  • Fiona and Rob\\u2019s investment accounts and insurance policies.\\xa0
  • Diving into tax concerns.
  • Your children\\u2019s education versus building your retirement fund \\u2013 conflicting goals.\\xa0
  • How to prioritize conflicting goals.
  • Some innovative ways to lower the costs of college/university.
  • How to use 401Ks, RSUs, and other investment accounts wisely, for investing in your goals.\\xa0
  • Delaying retirement and waiting to claim Social Security.\\xa0
  • A closer look at whether their particular investment accounts work for their specific goals.\\xa0
  • Unpacking the target date fund and traditional IRA.\\xa0
  • What to consider when paying a mortgage in retirement.
  • Your age concerning your debt, and if there is reason to panic.

Links Mentioned in Today\\u2019s Episode

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