Tyler Meyer, CFP®, Author at Retire to Abundance

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What the FED – Why Inflation Will Almost Certainly Increase to Close out the Year

Current Events, Investing / Tyler Meyer, CFP®

Unless you have lived under a rock over the last few years, you have noticed inflation increasing slowly and not so subtly reaching into your pocket. For many Americans, this has taken a toll on their financial safety net and impacted their ability to sustain unexpected expenses. We all now know that the so-called transitory […]

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The Best Money Lesson My Dad Ever Taught Me

Kids and Money / Tyler Meyer, CFP®

It’s funny how some memories from our childhood stick with us, becoming a part of our identity and shaping our future. One such memory that has always stayed with me was the result of overhearing a conversation. When I was young my brother and I had a mowing business, and this particular day my dad

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Why This Advisor Refuses to do a 529 Plan for His Children

529 Plan, Kids and Money / Tyler Meyer, CFP®

Let’s talk 529s…A 529 Plan is a is a tax-advantaged plan for education savings. Understanding and leveraging tax advantages is one of the biggest value propositions afforded to the clients that work with me, so why the heck would I not utilize these tax advantages for my own children? How a 529 Plan Works Ultimately

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Increase Your Social Security Benefits: 5 Simple Ways

Retirement, Social Security / Tyler Meyer, CFP®

For many people, their Social Security benefits are among the largest benefits that they take with them in retirement, so finding ways to increase your Social Security benefits can be very important. Doing your research to ensure that you get the most out of this stream of income is very important. That is why I

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Musings from Vacation: The Importance of the Proper Ordering of Money

Philosophy of Money / Tyler Meyer, CFP®

Last week my family and I had the wonderful opportunity to take a summer vacation up to the shores of Lake Michigan. While the drive made for a bit of a challenging trip, we really had a wonderful time and I have always enjoyed the change of pace and perspective that vacation can bring. In

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26: Embrace the Suck

Philosophy of Money / Tyler Meyer, CFP®

This week’s blog is a little different. Today I am celebrating a significant milestone for the blog. It is the 26th blog since the launch of QED Wealth Solutions back in January. In other words, I have written a weekly blog each week for the last six months (with two notable exceptions: one break for the Fourth

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Financial Elder Abuse: 5 Easy Ways to Protect Your Loved Ones (or Yourself)

Investing, Retirement / Tyler Meyer, CFP®

You are back home celebrating the 4th of July holiday with your elderly mother. She has always bought fireworks for the grandkids, but this year she is hesitant. When pressed, she acknowledges that money is just a little bit tighter this year. As far as you know, nothing has changed in her financial situation, so

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Four Retirement Rules of Thumb to Avoid

Investing, Retirement / Tyler Meyer, CFP®

Rules of thumb can often provide guidance in the complex world of personal financial planning. While almost all rules of thumb were originally based on a form of sound and practical financial advice, blindly following these common principles can lead to negative outcomes. Whether it’s saving for retirement, budgeting for children, or managing your portfolio,

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Four Options for Tax-Free Income in Retirement

Investing, Retirement, Tax Planning / Tyler Meyer, CFP®

Taxes are likely the single biggest expense you have in your lifetime. While complete tax avoidance is nearly impossible for middle to high income earners during their earning years, with careful planning streams of tax-free income can be created in retirement. By leveraging these options, you can significantly enhance your financial security all while lowering

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Portfolio Rebalancing can maximize your returns

Portfolio Rebalancing: How Systematic Rebalancing Leads to Higher Risk-Adjusted Returns

Investing, Retirement, Tax Planning / Tyler Meyer, CFP®

When setting out to create your investment portfolio, maintaining a well-balanced portfolio is critical in helping to maintain your long-term financial goals. I gave an introduction to the concept of asset allocation in my blog Asset Location vs. Asset Allocation, but stated simply, asset allocation is the process of dividing your investment portfolio among different asset

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