Listen to this episode of Retirement Answer Man to hear my tips for staying on track in your relationships and keeping your advisor on the same page.
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Comparison is important to keep us on track with our goals but when we put all of our focus on our performance v.s. someone else's performance...we often become unhappy. Regardless of where you are in life or how much you have saved for retirement, comparison could be the death of joy. Listen to this week’s episode to hear my thoughts on how to stay on track without letting go of your joy.
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On this episode of the Retirement Answer Man, I dive into the pros and Cons of investing passively v.s actively and what might happen if a Bear Market does indeed come.
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Your life is wrapped up in one 9 digit code, your Social Security Number. If someone were to get that number they could open credit cards in your name, access your life savings, and even take out a mortgage. While the dangers are high, there are effective ways to protect yourself and your assets. I will outline some of the most effective ones in this episode of the Retirement Answer Man.
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My listeners have been asking great retirement questions, and this podcast episode is focused on giving answers to some of those. I’m excited today to bring on my awesome sidekick, Nichole, to play the part of the listener and ask the questions. One really important question is whether your financial advisor should have access to your 401(k), including your username and password. While this can be convenient for you and for your advisor, it’s not a good idea and is typically not allowed. Listen to today’s episode to find out why.
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Do you have dreams for traveling in retirement? On today’s episode of The Retirement Answer Man, my friend Jamie joins me to talk about one creative way to fund your travel dreams. Discover how you can use your home to produce income when you’re not there, so that you can enjoy your travels. Learn what a sharing economy is and how it can benefit you and fund your dreams for retirement travel.
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On this episode of The Retirement Answer Man Podcast, I talk about spending and some safeguards you can put in place so that you don’t overspend on things you don’t need and may not even really want. Listen in and learn to differentiate between needs and wants, and get some great tips to help you avoid unnecessary impulse spending.
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On this episode, I explain what passive investing is and how it works, the top two indices that most funds are based on, and the advantages and disadvantages of investing based on those indices. I also take some time today in the Practical Planning Segment to answer listener questions. Listen in to expand your understanding of passive investing and hear answers to questions that you might be asking.
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Since the recovery started in March of 2009, everyone has been waiting for the next big fall. Each time there is the slightest disruption in the markets, the financial media run to report it. They cry, "WOLF!!!! This could be the BIG ONE. WOLF!!!!"
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On this episode, I explain the advantages of pre-tirement and give you some ideas to get you started thinking about it. Listen in to learn why you should consider pre-tirement before retirement!
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A sunk cost bias is an economic term (also known as sunk cost fallacy) describing an error in decision making. Basically, we allow past decisions or events to overly influence future decisions. We let what was trap us and lead us into irrational decisions about what is. Learn more in this episode of Retirement Answer Man.
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Ever see a cheetah run at full speed? It’s impressive, especially in slow motion. They’re not holding anything back. There’s a lot to learn from the cheetah when it comes to living. Too often, I see people entering retirement while pulling back on life.
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If you want a great retirement, you don’t need better answers, you need better questions. On today’s episode, I’m going to suggest some better questions that will help you make better decisions. You’ll learn to start with the design and work your way down to the tactical decisions for a great retirement.
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The top financial stress in America, according to a Gallup poll, is not having enough money for retirement. In this podcast interview with Emily Guy Berkin, we will discuss why there is so much financial stress, how to get a better understanding of your relationship with money, and specific steps you can take to decrease your stress about money. Listen in and stop financial stress now!
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Entrepreneurs and small-business owners do all sorts of wacky things with retirement savings, but let me just call out the biggest mistake I see entrepreneurs make:
More than one in three entrepreneurs have no retirement savings plan.
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There is a growing trend of Americans retiring outside of the country. Should you be one of them? That’s the topic of today’s episode and interview with Keith & Tina Paul, who are retired and living in Cuenca, Ecuador. Listen in to get a glimpse of what it is like to retire overseas and find out how you can begin exploring the idea.
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The other day, Tony Romo announced that he's retiring from the NFL and football. But Romo isn’t just retiring to a golden palace on a lake to live comfortably off his huge NFL salary for the rest of his life. Romo is becoming the lead NFL analyst for CBS. That’s reimagining retirement.
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Do you want to have a great retirement? Make sure you value the right things. It is possible to make a million dollars and feel poor, or to make $60K and live a rich and full life. On today’s episode, Jason Parker joins me to talk about how to calculate your retirement spending and make wise choices that will benefit you long-term in your retirement years. Listen in to learn about the new software tool that Jason has developed that helps with this process and to find out how you can get started on counting the cost of retirement.
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Retirement often comes with two of the most liberating words some people ever experience: “empty nest.” Those same two words turn other people’s formerly busy, fulfilling life into a personal dungeon of loneliness.
We’ll look at both sides of the coin on today’s podcast.
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Today we’re going to talk about the science behind the fixed portion of your portfolio. Index-based investing is currently the popular way to manage this side of your investments. But remember, you want to “know what you own and know why you own it” (Peter Lynch). Listen to this episode and follow through with the 7-day goal to gain a better understanding of what you own and why!
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