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When Can I Retire and What’s My Number?

by
Beacon Pointe Staff
November 10, 2020

The picture shows to chairs on a beach, representing retirement.

Rick Miller presented a talk on retirement, Social Security, and retirement planning at a webinar hosted by Maxifi. Here are his insights.

To Roth Convert, or Not to Roth Convert, That Is the Question   

by
Rick Miller
Ph.D., CFP® - Founder

August 27, 2025

The picture shows larvae in various stages of conversion to a butterfly to represent converting to a Roth IRA.

Why would you convert a traditional IRA or 401(k) to a Roth IRA? The simple answer is to pay less tax in retirement, but there’s more to it.

Debunking Investing Rules of Thumb

by
Gyb Spilsbury
CFP® - Financial Advisor

June 26, 2025

Common investing advice can be lousy for many people. Here, I’ll make the case that some investing rules of thumb are off base.  

Financial Designations: What Do They Mean?

by
Frank Napolitano
J.D., CFP®, CFA® Charterholder - Senior Financial Advisor

June 26, 2025

The financial planning profession is full of designations. Let’s discuss what they cover, and which ones could fit your needs.

President Trump, The Economy, And Your Investments

by
Rick Miller
Ph.D., CFP® - Founder

May 28, 2025

Let’s discuss President Trump’s policy changes and how they might affect the economy, your financial plan, and investments.

Inflation is up, but my TIPS are down. What’s going on?

by
Frank Napolitano
J.D., CFP®, CFA® Charterholder - Senior Financial Advisor

March 25, 2025

Learn how TIPS keep pace with inflation and how you can interpret your returns.

Single Premium Immediate Annuities (Part 2): Who Benefits Most from a SPIA?

by
Rick Fine
MBA, RMA®, CFP® - Principal and Director of Financial Planning

February 25, 2025

A SPIA is one of the simplest and most effective ways to secure a reliable stream of income in retirement, but it’s not one-size-fits-all.

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