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As retirement gets closer, protecting what you’ve built becomes just as important as growing it.

This Kiplinger article breaks down why Warren Buffett’s mindset can matter more than ever as you approach retirement — especially when it comes to risk and long‑term planning 👉 https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/think-like-warren-buffett-as-you-near-retirement

Retirement Q&A: Why do RMDs matter so much?

RMDs increase taxable income and can affect tax brackets, Medicare premiums, and how Social Security is taxed. They’re predictable — and planning early gives you more control.

🌿 June is Great Outdoors Month 🌿

Spending time outdoors is a reminder to slow down, reset, and enjoy what matters most.
Retirement should feel the same way — flexible, intentional, and aligned with how you want to spend your time.

Taking a moment to check in on your retirement plan now can help keep you moving in the right direction for the years ahead.

Retirement doesn’t look the way it used to — and that’s not a bad thing.

For many people today, retirement is less about stopping completely and more about flexibility, purpose, and choice. Plans evolve. Lifestyles change. And “success” looks different for everyone.
💬 What does retirement mean to you now? Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments — we’d love to hear them.

IPW MADE THE TOP 10! 🎉

Big milestone for the team 👏 Impact Partnership Wealth has been named one of Financial Planning’s Top 20 Fastest-Growing RIAs. And we’re not slowing down. We’re on track to surpass $3.5B in total assets this year, up from $2B just one year ago.

Momentum like this doesn’t happen by accident. Grateful for the advisors, partners, and clients building it with us every day!

Read the full list: https://www.financial-planning.com/list/the-top-20-fastest-growing-rias-technically-speaking

Retirement Tip: Test your retirement plan against higher‑spending years. Travel, healthcare, or helping family can create uneven spending — plans should account for that.

June is Internet Safety Month 🔐

It’s the perfect time to check in on your digital habits—update passwords, review privacy settings, and stay alert to scams. A few simple steps today can help protect what matters most.

📖 You’ve probably heard the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” The same goes for retirement planning.

Your retirement “book” might look polished on the outside, but inside it could have weak chapters, missing pages, or outdated assumptions around taxes, income, longevity, or market ups and downs.

What matters most is the story beneath the surface. We’re here to help review every chapter and make sure your retirement story is one worth reading — start to finish.

Would You Rather: Retirement Edition

✈️Fill your calendar with trips and adventures
🏡 Or enjoy staying home with more flexibility?

Whatever you want your retirement days to look like, a thoughtful plan helps make it possible. We’re here to help create a strategy that supports the lifestyle you want to enjoy.