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Ep 173: The Incomplete Financial Plan

  Are you confident that your financial plan is complete? Many people believe they have a solid plan in place, only to realize later that they’ve missed important areas. From not accounting for long-term care expenses to overlooking the impact of taxes on retirement income, there are many ways a financial plan can be incomplete….

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Ep 172: Top 10 Tax Questions for Retirees in 2023

Retirement can come with a lot of tax questions and concerns. From understanding the tax implications of withdrawing from your retirement accounts to minimizing taxes on investment income, it can be overwhelming. On today’s episode, we’ll break down the top ten tax questions retirees are asking in 2023. Before you file your 2022 taxes and…

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Ep 171: 5 Beneficiary Mistakes – Are You Accidentally Spoiling Your Retirement Plan?

For some people, leaving a legacy is one of the most important goals for their financial plan. Not only do they want to leave as much as possible, but they also want to make sure those assets go to their intended beneficiaries. On this episode, we’ll address five, unfortunately, common beneficiary mistakes. Are you making…

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Ep 170: 2023 Retirement Preparedness Checklist (#6-10)

Another year is upon us and it’s a great time to ask yourself some critical questions to assess how ready you are for retirement to kick off 2023. If you’re retiring this year, it’s essential to have some concrete answers to these questions. If you’re still a few years from the milestone, tune in so…

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Ep 169: 2023 Retirement Preparedness Checklist (#1-5)

Another year is upon us and it’s a great time to ask yourself some critical questions to assess how ready you are for retirement to kick off 2023. If you’re retiring this year, it’s essential to have some concrete answers to these questions. If you’re still a few years from the milestone, tune in so…

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Ep 168: Back to Basics – Income Planning

It’s been said that if you don’t have an income plan, you don’t really have a retirement plan. We’ll tackle that mentality on this episode to see if it’s true and further explore why so many retirees and pre-retirees don’t understand the importance of an income plan, nor how to properly construct one. This is…

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Ep 167: SECURE Act 2.0 – Retirement Changes to Know (Part 2)

Another round of retirement changes are on the way after President Biden signed a spending bill in December 2022 that included the SECURE Act 2.0. Retirees and pre-retirees need to understand what this legislation means, how it might impact you, and what planning opportunities this could open up. In the first part of the series,…

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Ep 166: SECURE Act 2.0 – RMD & Roth Changes (Part 1)

Another round of retirement changes are on the way after President Biden signed a spending bill in December 2022 that included the SECURE Act 2.0. Retirees and pre-retirees need to understand what this legislation means, how it might impact you, and what planning opportunities this could open up. With a significant number of changes beginning…

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Ep 165: Top 401(k) Mistakes to Avoid

Saving in your 401(k) can be an easy and painless way to build your retirement savings. But because it’s so easy and painless, it can also be easy to ignore for long periods of time, which often leads to mistakes. In this episode, we will be coving common mistakes people make in their 401(k)s. Join…

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Ep 164: Dividend-Only Retirement Plans

Is it possible to have a “dividends only” Retirement? We found an interesting article that explores how to achieve the mythical “dividends only” retirement plan. In this episode, we discuss the article and why you may want to consider some of the cons to this method of retirement planning. Join us on today’s episode as…

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Ep 163: The Market Outlook for 2023

There are a ton of opinions out there on the market right now. Many are wondering what the next year has in store for us. Market volatility became the norm in 2022. Are we in for more of the same in 2023? In this episode, we’ll talk about the market outlook for the next 12…

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Ep 162: Will it Take a Miracle to Retire?

In this episode, we will be discussing this article that cites 35% of millionaires saying it’s “going to take a miracle” to be ready for retirement. Why are Americans feeling less confident? Is it realistic that millionaires can’t feel sure about their retirement futures? Listen to find out. Join us on today’s episode as we…

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Ep 161: Making Smart Decisions During Major Life Events

Some major life events catch us by surprise, and others are more anticipated. No matter the circumstance, it’s imperative to make wise financial decisions when navigating these life changes. Let’s explore some of the things you should be thinking about to make smart financial decisions when you encounter some of the most significant events in…

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Ep 160: Should You Follow the 60-40 Rule?

People have used the 60-40 rule for investments for years. It typically works well enough, but is it most effective? In this episode we are going to break down the 60-40 rule and help you understand ways you can expand this concept to better diversify your investments. Join us on today’s episode as we break…

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Ep 159: Is the Grass Really Greener on the Other Side?

Sometimes you need to find a new financial advisor. Other times, you might think you need a new advisor, but really, you’re just guilty of thinking that the grass is greener on the other side. In this episode, we will discuss some possible scenarios, like business changes, mistakes made, and more. Let’s see how these…

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Ep 158: The Retirement Marathon: Finishing the Race

Getting through retirement can be a lot like running a marathon. In this episode, we will discuss some similarities between getting to the finish line in racing and retirement. A lot of people assume that training for a marathon consists of long runs every day, when it actually involves a lot of planning. Most marathoners…

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Ep 157: Common Questions About Taxes in Retirement

With tax season around the corner, we get a lot of questions about taxes. Many don’t understand that their tax strategy completely changes in retirement. In this episode, we will cover some of the key points about your taxes in retirement. By taking the time now to maximize your contributions and your savings in a…

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Ep 156: What You Need to Know About Forced Retirement

Unfortunately, there are times people are forced into retirement before they are ready. Today we are going to go over what that may look like and common questions people ask when faced with this difficult situation. The first thing to know is that this isn’t an uncommon position to be in so don’t feel like…

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Ep 154: The ABC’s of Bonds

When we have bad markets, traditional investing points to bonds. What if they aren’t the safe and secure investment that everyone thinks they are? In our current 2022 market, you may be considering bonds yourself. Today we are going to go over the ABC’s of bonds. There are many ways to get into bonds and…

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