Unlocking Home Equity: A Key Trend in 2026 Retirement Planning
Turn Your Home into Retirement Income Imagine retiring with a $500,000 home, only to face rising costs that threaten your savings. For couples over 50 with $250K+ in assets, your home is a powerful tool to secure retirement. Yet, 70% of Americans lack a plan to leverage it, risking financial strain. At Davenport & Associates,… View Article
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2026 Retirement Income Planning Trends: Secure Your Future
Introduction: Are You Ready for Retirement’s New Reality? Imagine retiring with a $500,000 nest egg, only to find inflation and taxes erode it faster than expected. For many couples over 50 with $250K+ in assets, this fear is real—70% lack a plan to secure steady retirement income. At Davenport & Associates, we help pre-retirees and… View Article
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Irrevocable Trusts: What They Are and What They Are Used For in Estate Planning
Safeguard Your Legacy with Smart Planning Picture this: You’ve built a comfortable life with a home, savings, and investments, but the thought of high estate taxes or long-term care costs draining your assets keeps you up at night. For many Americans, an irrevocable trust could be the solution to protect your wealth and ensure it… View Article
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New Rules for Inherited IRAs: Navigating Required Distributions in 2026
Protect Your Legacy from Tax Traps Imagine inheriting your parents’ IRA, only to lose 30% to taxes because of new rules you didn’t know about. For many Americans over 50, this is a real risk in 2026. The SECURE 2.0 Act has changed how inherited IRAs are taxed, requiring most heirs to withdraw funds within… View Article
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Outliving Your Retirement Savings: Strategies to Thrive in Retirement
As Labor Day approaches on September 1st, 2025, it’s a perfect time to pause and think about your retirement. For our clients at Davenport & Associates, the fear of outliving your savings is real—51% of people worry about it. With the holiday season nearing, this blog explores why this concern matters and offers simple strategies… View Article
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Social Security COLA Adjustment for 2025: Boosting Income Amid Inflation
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in August 2025, boosting average benefits by $50/month for 72.5 million retirees. For our clients here at Davenport & Associates, this adjustment is a key factor in retirement income planning. If you’re asking “When should I claim Social Security?” or “Do you have enough… View Article
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