Katana Abbott
Katana's Corner
Monthly Reflections from Katana Abbott

THE NEW
RETIREMENT
SOLUTION
“A smart women doesn't retire - she simply reinvents!”
~ Katana Abbott
 
What does retirement mean to you? Personally, I think we need a new word for retirement! According to a new study by Age Wave, "Retirement no longer means the end of work. Approximately 95% of pre-retirees expect to work in some capacity during their retirement, either by choice or necessity." I call this retiring into something rather than from something, and it's smart for many reasons.

Want to learn how to retire into something?
ARE YOUR BENEFICIARIES PROTECTED?
By Denise Appleby, SWTR Guest

One of the most impactful changes made under the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE Act) is the elimination of the life expectancy distribution option for designated beneficiaries.

Learn how these changes can affect your beneficiaries!
THE COVID EFFECT ON RETIREMENT
By Maddy Dychtwald, SWTR Guest

COVID-19 has changed the face of our country dramatically. My firm, Age Wave, in partnership with Edward Jones and the Harris Poll, set out to discover how retirees are faring today, compared to the general population of adults in both the U.S. and Canada. 

The results will surprise you!
September 8th
3:00 pm ET/12 pm PT
HOW THE SECURE & CARES ACTS CHANGED RETIREMENT DISTRIBUTION OPTIONS

WITH
DENISE APPLEBY
Join Denise and Katana as they discuss:
  • How the SECURE Act changed distribution options for inherited retirement accounts.
  • Ways to identify who is eligible for COVID-19-related distribution.
  • Strategies for understanding the changes made to the Required Minimum Distribution rules for 2020. 
September 22nd
3:00 pm ET/12 pm PT
THE FOUR PILLARS
OF THE
NEW RETIREMENT
A New Study from Age Wave, Edward Jones, and the Harris Poll

WITH
MADDY DYCHTWALD
Join Maddy and Katana as they share:

  • How the new retirement is being defined as “a whole new chapter of life.”
  • The holistic framework for living well in the new retirement.
  • The effect of COVID-19 on retirement. 
SAVE THE DATE!!
YOUR BEST LIFE NOW GIVEAWAY
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 8th!!
Keep your eyes open for a special event coming up on September 8th for business and professional women! The Your Best Life NOW giveaway is an online experience in that little time window between back-to-school and the rush of the holidays that is JUST FOR YOU! This all-online event was designed to lift your spirits, bring you amazing gifts from 40+ experts in a variety of areas to make your life and work easier, and give you some breathing room … for YOURSELF. All at no cost to you! Watch your email for details the second week of September! I look forward to sharing all of these wonderful free gifts with you.

Because I’m a contributor, you can sign up early! Once you sign up, you’ll be among the first to be notified when the doors open on September 8, and you can access all the gifts. Here’s to your best life … now!  
Smart Women's
Academy
ABOUT KATANA AND

Over ten years ago, I started Smart Women's Empowerment, a nonprofit online resource center where I host Smart Women Talk Radio with over a million subscribers and lead our free online course for women, Unlock Your Financial Power.

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Retirement Coach, my mission for the last 30 years has been to inspire women to take charge of their lives and finances. I believe it's never too early to plan for expected and unexpected events like retirement, encore careers, moving abroad, or preparing for long-term care. To learn more and to connect with me, visit my website at www.katanaabbott.com.

The Smart Women's Empowerment is a project of United Charitable, a registered 501(c)3 public charity EIN 20-4286082. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.