In this episode of Cornerstone Clips, Certified Financial Planner Tyler Scott walks you through the fundamentals of retirement planning—no matter where you are in life. Whether you're just starting to save, approaching retirement, or already enjoying it, Tyler explains how a personalized strategy, clear goals, and powerful tools like WealthVision can help you build a flexible, future-ready plan. From gathering your financial data to running “what-if” scenarios, this video shows how retirement planning is a process—not a one-time event.
In this episode, Certified Financial Planner Tyler Scott breaks down the essentials of income planning—the art of recreating your paycheck in retirement. From identifying your essential vs. discretionary expenses to coordinating income from 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, Social Security, and pensions, Tyler explains how to build a flexible, tax-efficient plan that supports your lifestyle through market ups and downs.
Naming a beneficiary on your investment account might seem like a smart way to avoid probate—but it could actually disrupt your estate plan. In this video, Beau Ruff explains why removing transfer-on-death (TOD) designations from non-retirement accounts can improve estate liquidity, simplify asset distribution, and ensure your will works as intended. Learn how centralized control and thoughtful planning can better serve your heirs and your legacy.
Adding your child to your bank account might seem like a simple way to ensure they can help manage your finances—but it could create more problems than it solves. From unintended disinheritance and gift tax issues to exposing your assets to your child’s creditors, joint accounts come with hidden risks. In this video, Beau Ruff explains why a power of attorney is often a safer, smarter alternative for granting access without giving up ownership.
Do you own rental property, a vacation home, or commercial real estate? Placing income-producing real property into a Limited Liability Company (LLC) could be one of the smartest legal and financial moves you make. In this video, Beau Ruff explains how an LLC can protect your personal assets, reduce liability, and even simplify estate planning—especially for out-of-state properties. Learn the key benefits, potential pitfalls, and why forming an LLC before you buy might save you time and trouble later.
If you're married and living in Washington state, your estate plan might be missing a powerful yet simple tool: the Community Property Agreement. Despite Washington being a community property state, assets don’t automatically transfer to a surviving spouse upon death. This one-page document can streamline your estate plan, ensuring your wishes are honored and your spouse is protected. Learn how it works, when it’s right for you, and why it might be the most cost-effective estate planning move you can make.
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