Insights

Short notes on the questions our clients ask most, written by the people who answer them.

  • Five questions to answer before you retire early

    Health coverage, the first five years of withdrawals and what you will do with your time matter more than the date itself.

  • Roth conversions in a low-income year

    A gap year, a sabbatical or the years between retirement and Social Security can be the cheapest time to convert.

  • Why we rebalance on a schedule and not on headlines

    Calendar rules remove the hardest decision from the worst possible moment.

  • Talking with your parents about their plan

    Three conversations that are easier to have now than during a crisis, and how to start the first one.

  • Choosing a retirement plan for a small company

    How a SEP, a SIMPLE and a solo 401(k) compare on cost, contribution limits and paperwork.

  • How much cash should you keep?

    An emergency reserve is insurance, and like any insurance it has a right size.