In this episode, Kevin discusses the topic of downsizing to retire early. He shares the reasons why people downsize their homes to fund their retirement and talks about the tax implications of doing so. Takeaways Downsizing to a smaller home can help fund retirement and allow for an earlier retirement. Read More

In this episode, Kevin discusses the topic of downsizing to retire early. He shares the reasons why people downsize their homes to fund their retirement and talks about the tax implications of doing so. Takeaways Downsizing to a smaller home can help fund retirement and allow for an earlier retirement. Read More

In this episode, Kevin discusses the topic of downsizing to retire early. He shares the reasons why people downsize their homes to fund their retirement and talks about the tax implications of doing so. Takeaways Downsizing to a smaller home can help fund retirement and allow for an earlier retirement. Read More

It’s official, we moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee where my wife’s family is from.  Considering this big move and the fact that I’ve spoken with hundreds of retirees who relocated during retirement, I thought this would be a timely topic!   I’ll unpack some of the main reasons I see people Read More

It’s official, we moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee where my wife’s family is from.  Considering this big move and the fact that I’ve spoken with hundreds of retirees who relocated during retirement, I thought this would be a timely topic!   I’ll unpack some of the main reasons I see people Read More

In this episode, Kevin Lao discusses the key takeaways from the book 'Die with Zero' by Bill Perkins. He emphasizes the importance of using money as a resource and not hoarding it. He also talks about the concept of return on experiences and the different life phases for different experiences. Read More

In this episode, Kevin Lao discusses the key takeaways from the book 'Die with Zero' by Bill Perkins. He emphasizes the importance of using money as a resource and not hoarding it. He also talks about the concept of return on experiences and the different life phases for different experiences. Read More

You can invest in your company stock in several ways, whether you are working for a publicly traded corporation or even a privately owned company.   And who wouldn’t want to have ownership in the company you have your sweat equity with?   However, there are tax implications and investment Read More

You can invest in your company stock in several ways, whether you are working for a publicly traded corporation or even a privately owned company.   And who wouldn’t want to have ownership in the company you have your sweat equity with?   However, there are tax implications and investment Read More

Thanks everyone for tuning in!  As we continue our review season with clients, it’s a friendly reminder of how important a retirement spending budget is!  This is a key input your financial advisor must know to run accurate projections for you.  Remember, the outputs are only as good as the Read More

Thanks everyone for tuning in!  As we continue our review season with clients, it’s a friendly reminder of how important a retirement spending budget is!  This is a key input your financial advisor must know to run accurate projections for you.  Remember, the outputs are only as good as the Read More

Thanks everyone for tuning in!  As we continue our review season with clients, it’s a friendly reminder of how important a retirement spending budget is!  This is a key input your financial advisor must know to run accurate projections for you.  Remember, the outputs are only as good as the Read More

Two of our recent client meetings were with folks who retired much earlier than they had anticipated. So, I started to go down a rabbit hole of research and thought this would be a great episode to encourage you all to STOP planning for a “normal” retirement age in your Read More

So I started to go down a rabbit hole of research and thought this would be a great episode to encourage you all to STOP planning for a “normal” retirement age in your assumptions! Even if you do end up working until 70, or 65, you should not BUILD that Read More

Here is part 2 of 2 in the "blended wealth" series! I hope you enjoy it! Episode Overview In this episode we shed light on the unique financial planning and estate planning considerations for blended families, emphasizing the importance of tailored advice and open family communication to navigate these complexities Read More

40% of marriages today create a blended family, which involve children from previous relationships or marriages. I'm very excited for these next two episodes with Tim and Alexis Woodward from the Blend Wealth team! Financial issues are a hot topic within families. And when you add additional parties, it can Read More

The financial markets are well known to cause some stress and anxiety, but this escalates even more during a Presidential election. Especially this one which is likely to bring out emotions from both sides. As a result, I felt called to do this episode to provide some facts about how Read More

First and foremost, it's been a whirlwind for the Lao family in March. My financial planning firm just went through its first audit, woohoo! In the midst of all of the heavy lifting preparing for said audit, my wife gets the worst food poisoning of her life. Needless to say, Read More

The SECURE Act of 2019 was the first major overhaul of retirement plans, specifically 401ks. However, many people are still curious about what the changes are and how they impact these group 401k plans. I had the pleasure of being joined by Alex Jenkins, the Chief Revenue Officer @ Nest Read More

Have you heard of the 4% rule?! It's the most recognized benchmark for safe withdrawal rates in retirement. However, it lacks flexibility and often leaves retirees "under-spending," particularly in their prime retirement years. Think Advisor put out this article (link below) that touched on three alternatives to the 4% rule Read More