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Unsure, Confident, or Certain: Retirement Planning Next Steps

July 6, 2023

It’s not just the financially uncertain who need to think carefully about their retirement plan. Even those who feel confident in their retirement savings might still have important questions to answer and decisions to make. In this episode, we’ll explore the three retirement planning mindsets: those who have no idea if they can retire, those who think they have enough money to retire, and those who know for sure they have enough money to retire.

7 Most Common Retirement Planning Mistakes (Part 2)

June 22, 2023

Welcome to part two of our series about retirement planning mistakes. Last time, we talked about the pitfalls of ignoring tax implications, failing to diversify your investments, and procrastinating when starting your investments. On today’s show, we’ll share seven more mistakes people often make when planning their retirement.

7 Most Common Retirement Planning Mistakes (Part 1)

June 8, 2023

In the complex world of retirement planning, there are countless pitfalls one could face. In part one of this two-part series, we’re sharing seven of the top mistakes to watch out for. Avoiding these crucial missteps can have a significant impact on the success of your retirement plan.

Ep 57: Fundamentals of Financial Planning and Baseball

May 18, 2023

After listening to today’s episode, you’ll never attend another baseball game with the family and look at it the same way. We’re going to show you how taking some of baseball’s most basic principles can also lead to financial success in your retirement portfolio. Join us as we talk about successfully executing the financial fundamentals.

Ep 56: How the S&P 500 Changes by Decade

May 4, 2023

People own a handful of gigantic companies and think their portfolio is bulletproof, but it’s not, especially over a long period of time like we hope your retirement will be. Some clients gravitate towards bigger S&P 500 companies, assuming that they will remain stable for years to come. While these companies may appear to have a bright future, it is not always the best bet in the long run.

Ep 55: What is a Good Rate of Return?

April 20, 2023

It’s a question we hear all the time: “What’s a good rate of return?” When clients invest money, they want to see it grow. But they also wonder what rates are “good” or “bad.”

As financial advisors, our job is to provide context by considering two critical factors: your tolerance for risk and the time horizon for the invested dollars.

Ep 53: Dollar Cost Averaging & Sequence of Returns

March 23, 2023

We have a fascinating investment topic for you today – dollar cost averaging (DCA). For those who don’t know, it’s the practice of investing a fixed dollar amount on a regular basis regardless of the share price. It’s been a method that investors have used for a long time, but how well do you…

Ep 52: Retirement Expenses For Which You Forgot To Plan

March 9, 2023

We’re willing to bet there are some retirement expenses that you may have forgotten to plan for. But don’t worry, we’re here to help you see the things you might initially overlook. If you’re preparing for retirement, we want to make sure you feel confident that you have every expense taken care of. There…

Ep 51: The Incomplete Financial Plan

February 23, 2023

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….

Ep 50: What Impact Will a Recession Have on Your Portfolio

February 9, 2023

Are we in a recession or are we headed into one? Those are the questions on a lot of minds these days. On today’s show we’re going to make sure a recession doesn’t ruin your finances or retirement plans. We’ll also share how returns can change before and after a recession. As always, we’ll…