Entries by Agemy Financial Strategies

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The Most Overlooked Costs in Retirement

For decades, the conversation around retirement planning has centered on a single, monolithic goal: “The Number.” Financial media and traditional planning tools often lead pre-retirees to believe that if they hit a specific savings milestone—whether it’s $1 million, $2 million, or a specific multiple of their salary—the hard work is over. At Agemy Financial Strategies, […]

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Known Growth vs. Unknown Growth: The Income Secret Retirees Seldom Learn

When you hear the word “growth” in relation to your retirement portfolio, what comes to mind? It’s a simple question, but the answer is almost embarrassingly complex because the financial industry and everyday retirees speak two entirely different languages. Much like how ancient Greek had four different words to describe the nuances of “love,” the […]

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Financial Literacy Month: What Every Retiree Should Know

Financial Literacy Month is a perfect opportunity to take stock of your finances, even if you’ve spent decades building wealth.  For affluent retirees, financial literacy isn’t just about understanding dollars and cents; it’s about ensuring your wealth continues to serve you, your family, and your legacy. Even those with significant assets can face risks from […]

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Getting Paid to Retire: How to Turn Your Savings Into a Reliable Income Stream

What if retirement didn’t mean watching your savings slowly disappear? What if, instead, your money continued to pay you, month after month, year after year, without depleting your principal? That’s the concept behind “getting paid to retire,” and for many retirees, it represents a powerful shift in how they think about income, security, and financial […]

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The Number 1 Piece of a Successful Retirement Plan You’re Probably Missing

When it comes to planning for retirement, most people focus on the obvious numbers: how much to save, what investments to hold, and how to maximize their Social Security benefits. Financial calculators, retirement apps, and investment gurus all seem to emphasize the same equation: save more, invest wisely, and retire comfortably. But here’s the truth: […]

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Last-Minute Tax Moves Before April 15

A Strategic Guide for High-Net-Worth Retirees As the April 15 filing deadline approaches, most taxpayers are focused on getting documents organized and returns submitted. But for high-net-worth individuals nearing or already in retirement, March is not just about compliance; it is one of the final opportunities to influence your 2025 tax outcome and proactively position […]

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Is Gold a Good Investment in 2026?

Gold looks attractive in 2026 as a long‑term diversifier and potential inflation hedge, but it is volatile, richly priced, and should be used as a supporting asset, not a core growth engine.  For Agemy Financial Strategies clients, many of whom are pre‑retirees or retirees, the key question is not “Is gold good?” but “How much, […]