Today I discuss non-qualified stock options and changes to paying down your mortgage in retirement

The average interest rate on the 30 year loan caused a 4.1% decline in mortgage. Thinking about interest rates I start today’s show by talking about exercising non-qualified stock options and paying taxes on them in retirement. I also discuss taking advantage of low interest and bond rates by paying off your mortgage going into retirement and why this wasn’t necessarily the best idea in the past. Other topics include:

• Open enrollment for Medicare
• Year-end and year-beginning tax planning
• Elder abuse and what you can do about it
• Equalizing gifts- gifting while you are alive and equalizing after you pass

 

 

Retirement planning is more complicated than ever, but focusing on a few essential issues can help increase your income in retirement and your chances of enjoying a secure future.Please join us for our Retirement Income Strategies and Estate Planning Seminar On November 16th at the Toll House Hotel in Los Gatos. Click HERE to sign up!

 

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