Balancing retirement dreams with financial realities.
Mark and Susan Peterson, nearing their fifties and earning a combined $600,000 annually in New York City, are seriously considering a move to Florida to escape high state and local taxes. Their current investment portfolio, heavily weighted towards equities, needs rebalancing to provide more stable income in retirement. A key question: Can they maintain their current lifestyle and achieve their retirement goals with a shift towards bonds, considering potentially lower yields and the need to generate sufficient tax-free income in Florida?
By using the Bond Yield Calculator, the Petersons can analyze various bond options and determine the optimal allocation to achieve their desired income stream. The calculator helps them compare taxable vs. tax-exempt bonds, factoring in their lower Florida tax bracket, which is zero. For example, they discovered that a portfolio shift allocating $2 million to municipal bonds with an average yield of 3.5% would generate $70,000 in tax-free income annually, significantly contributing to their retirement needs and offsetting the loss of Mark's current NYC income bonus after relocation.
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