401(k) plans are one of the most common retirement products. But what are they really? What are some common mistakes to avoid? And what even is a 403(b) and how is it different?! This episode examines the ins and outs of 401(k)s.By John Balcerzak

Changes in Social Security can have a big impact on your personal finances in retirement. How will the most recently announced changes impact your personal economy?By John Balcerzak

How can you adjust your spending to save more to meet your financial goals? Are you spending money in a wasteful way? In this show we talk about some helpful tips to help you accomplish that.By John Balcerzak

What are some basics of life insurance? Is life insurance something that should be considered as a part of your financial or retirement strategy?By John Balcerzak

This episode looks at some hard retirement facts that are often overlooked. Have you missed or ignored these uncomfortable truths?By John Balcerzak

This episode looks at two different sets of the seven deadly sins of retirement planning. How many are you guilty of? We talk about what they are and how to avoid them.By John Balcerzak

Money and relationships. At times they can feel a bit like oil and water. What steps can you take to avoid chaos and stress when it comes to discussing and managing finances?By John Balcerzak

This episode’s three segments focus on questions about preparing to choose and move to a retirement community, simple wealth building moves that you need to know and tips and suggestions for creating a retirement budget.By John Balcerzak

This episode focuses on two topics have recently been in the news Phone Call Scams and Tariffs. Do you know as much as you should about either topic?By John Balcerzak

This episodes examines some statistics about retirement that may catch you off guard. We will also examine some retirement mistakes and discuss ways to avoid committing those mistakes in your retirement strategy.By John Balcerzak

This episode examines the connection between your emotions and your financial life. Looking at tips and options to keep your finances safe from your emotional rollercoaster.By John Balcerzak

Defining what a Bear Market is and addressing the stages and causes. Also, strategies designed to help keep your retirement safe from a bear market.By John Balcerzak

Are you receiving a tax refund this year? Do you have plans for those funds? Listen to this podcast to learn some options for your tax refund that can improve your finances.By John Balcerzak

Pensions are disappearing. What can you do to make sure that you have adequate monthly income in retirement? Listen to this podcast to learn more about retirement preparationBy John Balcerzak

Discussing some options to maximize your retirement process and investments. In this episode we talk about ways to possibly increase your investments so you'll have the income you need in retirement.By John Balcerzak

In this show we will examine the differences between Medicaid and long-term care insurance. They are different solutions to different issues you may face. We hope this show will help clear up some of the confusion between the two.By John Balcerzak

Do you ever feel like you need a guide to help navigate your retirement? Retirement can be scary, but it doesn't have to be! Listen in to learn more about creating a RELIABLE and LONG-TERM retirement and download your COMPLIMENTARY Retirement Income Toolkit.By John Balcerzak

This episode talks about the financial challenges for women in retirement and options for addressing those challenges.By John Balcerzak

Looking at the three stages of life and how retirement is its own race, not the finish line.By John Balcerzak

In this episode we talk about the differences between Medicare and Medicaid and talk about what is covered by Medicaid and what you need to know to help plan your healthcare costs in retirement.By John Balcerzak

Annuities can be confusing because they have many different options and uses. So today, we’re going to help simplify annuities and give you the pros and the cons.By John Balcerzak

Many workers today believe that they’ll keep working until they’re seventy five or older. In this episode we talk about how to intelligently financially plan even if you don’t intend to retire.By John Balcerzak

It may be time for a procrastination intervention when it comes to your retirement strategy. What do you need to do first?By John Balcerzak

Many people forget to consider how much they’ll be spending in retirement. In this episode we’re going to talk about your retirement spending tips and, more importantly, spending less..By John Balcerzak

Communication is key to any relationship. However, it might be especially critical in a marriage. Today we’re going to talk about 5 Retirement Issues couples need to talk about,By John Balcerzak

Today we are talking about IRA and 401k rollovers. We’ll walk you through a number of precautions that you should take to avoid pitfalls and excessive penalties, taxes and fees.By John Balcerzak

In this episode we’re going to dive into the topic of qualified money versus non-qualified money and the possible tax treatment on both types of accounts.By John Balcerzak

Student load debt is a serious problem for many people, including students, parents and even grand parents. In this show we talk about one possible solution.By John Balcerzak

In this episode we talk about what makes teams successful and how you can use those traits to make sure your retirement strategy is set up to succeed and meet your long-term goals.By John Balcerzak

Not getting around to legacy planning can have long-term ramifications. We are going to look at some celebrities who made legacy planning mistakes that had long-term ramifications for their heirs.By John Balcerzak

Today we are going to talk about some steps to improve your retirement when you are 60 or older. We will work through each of the five tips and talk about how they can help and apply to you and your retirement plans.By John Balcerzak

When it comes to downsizing, there are a lot of options. In this show we discuss strategies and options and how downsizing can help you with your income in retirement.By John Balcerzak

Listen in to this episode for some great tips on how to help increase your savings and retirement income!By John Balcerzak

The next market downturn may be right around the corner and you need to be prepared. Make sure your finances are ready the storm with helpful tips and strategies in today's show.By John Balcerzak

The best golfers rely on their caddies to have a great golf game plan. If you want to have a great financial game plan you need a great financial caddie. We talk about why and what they can offer with a lot of great tips to help you get your finances in order.By John Balcerzak

Retirement is different for everyone. Some individuals retire just as they expected, others have retirement come earlier than expected through layoffs or a corporate restructuring. No matter how your retirement begins, controlling your expenses during retirement is important for any retiree. Today we talk about 10 tips to help you with this.…

What do you do with that 401(k) or retirement account when you change jobs. There are options, some better than others. Listen in as we discuss which options might be best for you.By John Balcerzak

Planning for retirement as a couple can be a unique challenge. In this episode we discuss retirement planning tips and strategies for retirement.By John Balcerzak

You don't want to retire and then be forced to return to work because of your finances. It happens a lot, usually because of a lack of planning. In this show we go over tips to help you make sure this doesn't happen.By John Balcerzak

Debt Danger Will Robinson! Don't let debt get you down. You need to avoid and pay down debt going into retirement. In this show we talk about strategies to help you deal with debt.By John Balcerzak

Don't get caught off guard and unprepared by hidden costs in retirement. In this show we discuss many of the financial surprises awaiting you in retirement and how to plan ahead for them.By John Balcerzak

In this show we talk about dealing with the heat... the physical heat and the heat that fears of finances and retirement may cause.By John Balcerzak

You need to be prepared to make it through security and make your flight on time these days. You also need to make sure you're prepared for all of the financial changes you will have to face. In this show we discuss those changes and strategies to help you deal with them.By John Balcerzak

Living longer is becoming more and more common. That creates a need for a change in the way you plan for retirement. Listen in as we discuss strategies to deal with this.By John Balcerzak

What does a Sherpa and mountain climbing have to do with your finances? Listen in and find out!By John Balcerzak

Getting your finances in order and coming up with a plan for retirement can be a lot like gardening. Find out how in this episode!By John Balcerzak

Legacy planning is a must, but what is it and how do you get started? On todays show Rob and Lori give you the information you need to get started with your own financial legacy plan and talk about just how important this is for everyone.By John Balcerzak

What you don't know about your finances could be costing you a lot of money and may cost you your retirement. Listen in as we discuss the problem and the solutions to help get you on track.By John Balcerzak

There are a number of tax changes you need to be aware of and many of them could be useful for your retirement savings and plannings. In today's show John talks about how to take advantage of these changes.By John Balcerzak

Your Social Security and Medicare benefits are changing. Listen in to find out how.By John Balcerzak