Financial Topics Newsletter
Brought to you compliments of John F. Reutemann, Jr., CLU, CFP®

July 2009   Friday, September 3, 2010
How Much Can You Withdraw in Retirement?
How much to withdraw annually from your retirement assets is probably one of the most important decisions you'll make when you retire. Several factors need to be considered when calculating your withdrawal rate, including your life expectancy, expected long-term rate of return, expected inflation rate, and how much principal you want remaining at the end of your life.
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Inflation, Disinflation, and Deflation
It's been a long time since the words "deflation" and "the U.S. economy" have been used in the same sentence. But with the sharp decline in the prices of stocks, real estate, and commodities over the last year, we're hearing those words in the same sentence increasingly often.
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Reevaluate Your Life Insurance at Retirement
As retirement age approaches, it's usually a good time to reassess your life insurance policies to see if your needs have changed. With your children on their own and no earned income to replace, you may no longer need a large life insurance policy. Especially if your insurance premiums are high, you may be tempted to cancel the policy, take the cash surrender value, and enjoy retirement.
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Buying When Prices Are Low
For some investors, a long or steep decline in the price of a stock is a signal to beware. For others, it's a temptation to pick up a bargain at a steep discount and make a handsome profit when the stock rebounds. In practice, it takes a lot of savvy to accomplish. Here are a few tips that help you know when and when not to buy.
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The Fundamental Investing Principle
The whole point of an investment program is to accumulate sufficient funds to meet your financial goals. So what is the most fundamental investment principle - selecting the proper investments, accumulating the correct combination of assets, timing the market to avoid corrections? Actually, the principle may not even sound like an investment principle at all.
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John (Jack) F. Reutemann, Jr., CLU, CFP® is the Branch Manager for the Rockville, MD office of LPL Financial. LPL is the largest independent investment firm in the United States,* offers no proprietary products and does not engage in investment banking activities. We are able to provide unbiased and independent investment recommendations to our clients. Jack is committed to providing the finest service and investment advice. He specializes in serving the needs of high-net-worth individuals, successful professionals, business owners and retirees. Jack is highly knowledgeable in the areas of tax-advantaged investing, retirement planning, financial planning, business planning and professional fee-based asset management. Our firm pays close attention to the often-overlooked area of risk management coupled with a strict sell discipline.

After earning his BS in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park, Jack entered the investment business. For over 30 years, Jack has been helping families and businesses throughout the Washington, DC Metropolitan area, and the United States, achieve their financial goals.

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The articles in this newsletter were prepared by Integrated Concepts. This newsletter intends to offer factual and up-to-date information on the subjects discussed, but should not be regarded as a complete analysis of these subjects. Professional advisers should be consulted before implementing any options presented. No party assumes liability for any loss or damage resulting from errors or omissions or reliance on or use of this material.
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