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What is the primary goal of retirement planning?
Which of the following is a key component of a retirement plan?
What type of retirement savings option is a Thrift Savings Plan?
Which regulatory body is responsible for regulating financial institutions?
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What legislation regulates employer-sponsored retirement plans?
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What is the primary role of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)?
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Which of the following is a type of financial institution?
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What is the primary goal of risk management in retirement planning?
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What is the purpose of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)?
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What is the impact of tax legislation on personal financial planning?
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Study Notes
Retirement Planning
Importance of Retirement Planning
- Ensures financial security and independence in retirement
- Helps individuals achieve their retirement goals and maintain their standard of living
- Reduces financial stress and anxiety
Key Components of a Retirement Plan
- Retirement Goals: Define desired retirement lifestyle, income needs, and expenses
- Assessing Current Situation: Evaluate current income, expenses, assets, and debts
- Retirement Income Sources: Identify potential sources of income, such as pensions, social security, and personal savings
- Investment Strategy: Develop a strategy for investing and growing retirement savings
- Risk Management: Consider strategies for managing risks, such as inflation, longevity, and market volatility
Retirement Savings Options
- Employer-Sponsored Plans: 401(k), 403(b), Thrift Savings Plan, and other employer-sponsored plans
- Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs): Traditional and Roth IRAs
- Annuities: Fixed and variable annuities
Financial Services Environment and Legislation
Financial Services Environment
- Financial Institutions: Banks, credit unions, insurance companies, and investment firms
- Financial Markets: Stock market, bond market, and other financial markets
- Regulatory Bodies: Federal Reserve, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
Legislation Affecting Personal Financial Planning
- Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Regulates employer-sponsored retirement plans
- Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers
- Investment Company Act: Regulates investment companies and mutual funds
- Tax Legislation: Impact of tax laws, such as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, on personal financial planning
Importance of Retirement Planning
- Financial security and independence in retirement are ensured through retirement planning
- Retirement planning helps individuals achieve their retirement goals and maintain their standard of living
- Financial stress and anxiety are reduced through retirement planning
Key Components of a Retirement Plan
Defining Retirement Goals
- Define desired retirement lifestyle
- Determine income needs and expenses in retirement
Assessing Current Situation
- Evaluate current income
- Evaluate current expenses
- Evaluate current assets
- Evaluate current debts
Retirement Income Sources
- Pensions as a source of income in retirement
- Social security as a source of income in retirement
- Personal savings as a source of income in retirement
Investment Strategy
- Develop a strategy for investing retirement savings
- Grow retirement savings through investments
Risk Management
- Manage risks such as inflation in retirement
- Manage risks such as longevity in retirement
- Manage risks such as market volatility in retirement
Retirement Savings Options
Employer-Sponsored Plans
- 401(k) plans
- 403(b) plans
- Thrift Savings Plan
- Other employer-sponsored plans
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
- Traditional IRAs
- Roth IRAs
Annuities
- Fixed annuities
- Variable annuities
Financial Services Environment and Legislation
Financial Institutions
- Banks providing financial services
- Credit unions providing financial services
- Insurance companies providing financial services
- Investment firms providing financial services
Financial Markets
- Stock market
- Bond market
- Other financial markets
Regulatory Bodies
- Federal Reserve regulating financial institutions
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulating financial markets
- Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) regulating financial services
Legislation Affecting Personal Financial Planning
Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
- Regulates employer-sponsored retirement plans
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
- Regulates financial institutions
- Protects consumers
Investment Company Act
- Regulates investment companies
- Regulates mutual funds
Tax Legislation
- Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impacting personal financial planning
- Other tax laws impacting personal financial planning
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Test your knowledge of retirement planning, including its importance, key components, and strategies to achieve financial security and independence in retirement.
