On this episode we’re going to tackle the volatility in the markets as a result of the news that Great Britain has voted to leave the European Union. There are many things to consider having to do with lifestyle, investing, and retirement planning that you need to think through, and I’m going to help you do that on this episode of The Retirement Answer Man podcast.
Read MoreWe’re going to cover some listener questions today about caring for a dependent adult child as retirement nears, combining retirement accounts, and taking distributions from retirement accounts when you’re blessed to retire before the normal retirement age. And of course, we’re going to talk about the power of saying, “yes.”
Read MoreEmily Guy Birken is going to help us understand the changes that have happened in Social Security recently, why we should not put all our eggs in the SS basket, and what we can expect from the system for the next 75 years.
Read MoreOn this episode I’m going to talk with a man who has spent a good deal of time alongside Chess Grandmasters to apply the lessons learned to their investment strategies. You’re going to get a fresh perspective - no doubt about that - so be sure you listen.
Read MoreRisk management is the way in which you assess the amount of risk to your financial portfolio and life that exists, and what you’re going to do about it. Let’s talk about it today.
Read MoreOn this episode I’m going to introduce you to the concept of what is being called the “sharing economy” (in case you didn’t know what it was already), and give you some tips about how you can take the steps to utilize the various aspects of the sharing economy in your retirement years.
Read MoreOn this episode of the show I am going to take a deep dive into bonds of various sorts the help you navigate the treacherous waters of fixed-income investing.
Read MoreThis episode is focused on a very important issue - understanding the Social Security system (which is no small task). I’ve got a great guest on the show today - Devin Carroll - who is one of the best sources of understanding on this issue of anyone I know and you’re going to get some very actionable things you can do to not only understand your Social Security benefits but also to make the most of them now and in the future.
Read MoreOn today’s episode I want to chat a bit about the #1 regret people have when they are coming to the end of their lives - and I want to do it so that you can think about the kind of life you’re living and make course corrections now so that you can be true to yourself.
Read MoreOn today’s show you’ll have the opportunity to dive into all kinds of good stuff, including my weekly happy lab, hot topics, practical planning tips, and the top 6 mistakes I’ve seen retirees make during their retirement years.
Read MoreShould I rollover my 401(k) to an IRA? Most advisors say yes, but it’s not always the best idea. In this episode, we share what you should consider to make the choice that’s right for you.
Read MoreIf you're investing for a great retirement, the state of the world economy can have a big impact on your success. This week, we go around the world updating you on Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Read MoreOn this episode of the show, we are going to focus in on happiness, the things that keep us from it, the things we can do to maximize it in our retirement years, and how personality assessments can help us to be a happier person.
Read MoreOn today's episode, you are going to hear from Mark Ferguson, a real estate investor from Colorado who has been doing this stuff for a very long time and really knows what he's talking about. So, if you've got real estate investing questions as it relates to retirement planning, this is the episode for you to listen to.
Read MoreOn this episode, I’ll answering a listener question about paying off his mortgage when retirement is looming, what it means to approach your investments from a “market timing” perspective, and how you can be happier by preparing for future growth.
Read MoreOn this episode we're going to take a deep dive into the issue of diversification to help you understand how the practice is beneficial at some points in history and not so beneficial in others.
Read MoreTry setting long-term aspirations. Aspirations aren't as finite as goals and don't carry the baggage of failure if you abandon them. As you change, you can change the things you and your family aspire to.
Read MoreOn this episode, I am your guide to financial bubbles and the preservation of your long term investments. I will also pick the brain of marketing consultant and communications strategist, Mike Kim, to identify your skill set and package your passions to pivot your career. Listen in to his calculated transition from a corporate career to an entrepreneurial endeavor. We have loads of wisdom on this episode you’ll want to tune in to!
Read MoreOn this episode I’m going to walk you through a number of things that should help you down your retirement path, including a discussion of what the term “index” means, what history has to tell us about investments during election years, and 3 listener questions that hit on very practical issues when it comes to retirement planning.
Read MoreOn this episode, I’ve got some thoughts that I think will help you simmer down the worry kettle that may be cooking inside you. I hope you take some time to listen to this episode to understand how you can remove some of the worry and stress you may be feeling.
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