If you’ve never listened to The Retirement Answer Man before, you’re in for a real treat today. Roger has a great show in store that includes an invitation for you to get your questions answered on the show.
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When you change your investment strategy because of the markets, you’re changing horses midstream, and you could wind up in deep water! Roger’s got some great advice about how to stick to your plan, even though the current market situation seems shaky, on this episode of The Retirement Answer Man.
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Today’s episode of The Retirement Answer Man debuts a brand new format that will help you make even more of your retirement and financial planning. From here on out all episodes of RAM will be consist of 3 segments - The Hot Topic, where Roger addresses current issues on the financial horizon - The Practical Planning segment, where Roger gives you practical, actionable tips to help you get your retirement planning headed in the direction you desire - and the Listener Question, where Roger answers YOUR questions about retirement related issues. Listen in to get a feel for the new format and to hear how Roger can help you get your retirement planning well in hand before it’s too late.
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Roger starts the show off with a bang today by answering a listener question: “I’m a smart guy. So why do I make such stupid decisions when it comes to money?” Feel familiar? We’ve all made our share of mistakes in the financial areas of our lives, and that pattern never really changes unless we come to grips with the REASONS we make those decisions in the first place.
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Matt Miller has built a company that offers savvy retirement planners a legitimate way to add an additional stream of income to their current situation - either on the side or with hopes of it moving toward a full-time business. Matt’s story is inspiring… and you’ll hear it all on this episode of Retirement Answer Man.
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We were all set for another super serious retirement planning show when Joe from Stacking Benjamins hacked in and took over.
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It's easier than ever to become a terrible husband. Our connected world has caused the outside world of news, work and friends to compete for the limited attention we have when we're at home. If you're not careful, e-mails, status updates and the internet can rob your wife of her rightful place as the center of your life.
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Many say the American dream is dead. That getting married, starting a family and building for the future is no longer possible. Even worse, many others believe it when they hear it. All the while, though, there are people with "normal" jobs building the American Dream step by step.
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What do you think the midyear outlook for the market is? Greece is all over the news (What is it with Greece, anyway?), markets in China are crazy and here in the U.S. everyone is freaked out about when interest rates will rise. What is an investor to do?
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You'd never intentionally make a stupid investment for your retirement. Yet, most of us do everyday. We invest or should I say digest horrible things into our body. Over time these bad "investments" rob us of the most important thing in retirement, our health, and potentially give us a huge negative return in the form of high health care expenses. Luckily, there are some simple things you can do now to create a healthy retirement.
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In this week's journey to retirement story, we hear from true high school sweethearts, John and Patti.
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I've learned a lot about the devastating costs of end of life care lately. Over the last year, there's been a lot of death in my family. Last year my sister, Barbara, passed away at age 51 and my aunt Nicola passed, too. Now, at age 96, my grandmother is tiring out and is in hospice.
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You may die tomorrow. You may get sick. There's no way to predict it and there's nothing you can do about it. Yeah, It sucks, I know. I've got the same deal. As important as planning for retirement is, it's just as important...no, more important....you make the most of the only life you have. The one that's happening right now!
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If you're working to build a great retirement, stop listening to weekend investment talk radio. The economics of these local shows encourage the sale of investment products rather than offering sound investment advice.
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Have you noticed how these Journey to Retirement stories have little to do with money? Each listener's story has focused on freedom and experiences. This week's story is no different.
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Ask anyone and they'll most likely say they want to have a great retirement. But looking at the day-to-day financial decisions of most people might tell a different story.
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"The younger generation is ruining this country!" This was said about the baby boomers. Now it's said about the millennials. The fact is, each new generation brings a fresh perspective that helps our society and country renew itself. Recently I spoke with a "millennial" who, like you and me, is working to raise a family and save for the future.
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In this week's journey to retirement story, we hear from a smart lady that screwed up with debt, dug herself out of her hole and is now prospering. If you're feeling like you're in a financial hole, listen to her story. She dug out and so can you.
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Despite what the media and some financial advisors tell us, preparing for retirement isn't about fancy strategies or the best investment. This week listener "Rick" shares his story of how he became a 401(k) millionaire by using a simple but powerful strategy.
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There are plenty of people around today that will offer their services as a “life coach” or “business coach.” Few have the demonstrated history of success as businessman, family man and friend to man as Aaron Walker.
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