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3 things to do before you retire and 3 things that can wait

6/5/2023

 
A while back, our professional colleague, Steve Parrish, Co-Director of the American College Center for Retirement Income, graciously gave us permission to post his article in Forbes on a tax-saving strategy for business sale. Well, here is another insightful article, this time for folks nearing retirement. If you or your loved ones are nearing retirement, this is a must-read. Here it is in its entirety. ​
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The unloved retirement planning

10/24/2022

 
At its core, retirement planning is simple. You trade income during your working years for income during your non-working years. To do this, you set aside a portion of today's income and accumulate enough so you can live off of it in retirement.
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Leave your business by design

5/5/2022

 
Cultivant was spotlighted at Kenmore Business Alliance this morning, thanks to Bothell-Kenmore Chamber of Commerce. Hoon, our co-founder, spoke on the importance of planning ahead for business owners so they can leave their businesses by design rather than by default.
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A tax-smart way to turn your business into retirement income

3/3/2022

 
When small business owners want to step away from their business and retire, many may worry about the tax burden they’ll face from all their potential gains. Our professional colleague, Steve Parrish, Co-Director of the American College Center for Retirement Income, graciously gave us permission to post his article in Forbes that describes a tool called a deferred sales trust that may help to spread out gains over time and lower their tax burden. 
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Work on your business, not just in it

11/3/2021

 
​Several years ago, a friend and an owner of a professional practice asked me to help him run his firm like a "real business." As it turned out (and much to my surprise), I had the temperament and skills to think strategically, lead a team with fortitude, and relentlessly execute a plan with laser focus. ​I was a natural executive. ​

​My success in that role led me to a project with another firm, and then another, and so on. Thus began my life as an accidental executive and business consultant.
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Can you retire on $2 million? Of course... not?

10/20/2021

 
​If you had a $2,000,000 nest egg, would it be enough to last through your retirement years?
 
The answer can depend on... when you retire.
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