Top Retirement Mistakes: Why Beneficiary Designations Matter – 7.9.26
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This episode discusses the importance of beneficiary designations in retirement planning and common mistakes associated with them.
TOP RETIREMENT MISTAKES WHY BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS MATTER WATCH ON YOUTUBE Thad Ismart, CFP®, ChFEBC, CEPS Senior Financial Planner Tessa Hall Media and Communications Specialist About This Episode Tessa Hall speaks with BWFA Senior Financial Planner Thad Ismart about why beneficiary designations are one of the most overlooked parts of retirement planning. They explain how retirement accounts transfer, why beneficiary forms override a will, and when those designations should be reviewed. This episode is part two of BWFA’s Top Retirement Mistakes series, which explores common retirement planning mistakes and strategies to help avoid them. To learn more about retirement planning, visit our Financial Planning page. Read Full Description Beneficiary designations play a significant role in determining who receives your retirement assets. However, many people assume their will controls those accounts. In this episode of Healthy, Wealthy & Wise, Tessa Hall speaks with BWFA Senior Financial Planner Thad Ismart about beneficiary designations and why keeping them current is so important. They discuss qualified retirement accounts, common beneficiary mistakes, and how outdated…
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