A top retirement podcast. Roger Whitney, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®, RMA, guides you on how to actually do retirement well financially and personally. This retirement podcast isn't afraid to talk about the softer side of retirement. It will teach you how to retire with confidence. Two-time PLUTUS winner for best retirement podcast / blog and the 2019 winner for best financial planner blog. This retirement podcast covers how to create a paycheck, medicare, healthcare, Social Security, tax management ...
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If you’re 55 and older and thinking about retirement, then this is the only retirement podcast you need. From tax planning to managing your investment portfolio, we cover the issues you should be thinking about as you develop your financial plan for retirement. Your host, Ryan Morrissey, is a Fee-Only CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM who lives and breathes retirement planning. He’ll be bringing you stories and real life examples of how to set yourself up for a successful retirement.
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You’re a woman on the cusp of “retirement” naturally feeling some anxiety. We are two financial planners who take this subject seriously (but ourselves less so). We will help you feel more confident about your choices by cutting through the myths and mysteries. Through conversations and interviews with both subject-experts and women who have gone through what you are approaching, you will have the correct information and motivation to be in control of your future.
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#544 - Legal Tender: Tallying Their Resources Planning for retirement isn’t about creating a new job for yourself, it’s about using what you have to create a great life. On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, I’ll help Mike and Judy tally up and organize their resources so they can come up with a feasible plan for retirement. Press play to hear …
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92: What Women Need to Know about Inflation: What It Is, and Why You Should Care -- But Not Panic!
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“Each dollar today buys less than the same dollar did 10 years ago. Which is why a lot of financial advisors are so focused on helping clients grow their money over time. It's not to become wealthy and die with the most money, it's because the cost of living goes up over time.” - Stephanie Our hosts Stephanie McCullough and Kevin Gaines demystify t…
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Understanding Current Trends in ETFs with Matthew Bartolini, CFA, CAIA, #206
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What are the current trends with ETFs? What’s happening in the fixed-income market? How can investors tackle current challenges? Matthew Bartolini, CFA, CAIA—the head of ETF Research at State Street Global Advisors—joins me to dissect the ETF market and how investors can handle volatility. Matthew believes the ETF market will only continue to grow …
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How to Evaluate if Your Financial Advisor Is Delivering Value, #205
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How do you know if your financial advisor is delivering value? Is seeing a financial gain in your investments the only metric you should use? I’ve identified four key areas where your financial advisor should be delivering value to you: Awareness of costs and fees, performance of your portfolio, financial planning benefits, and communication. I’ll …
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The Lifestyle We Want in Retirement
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We all have our own dreams for retirement and today, Mike and Judy share theirs. On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, you’ll hear Mike and Judy describe their ideal retirement, then in the Rock Life segment, Kevin Lyles will lay out the 4 pillars for a balanced life. As a bonus, you’ll hear Mark Ross interview me about my imperfect journey and…
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The Educator and the Esquire - Meet Mike and Judy
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Would you like to have the confidence to know that it is all going to be okay so that you can walk away from your career? So would Judy! In this episode of Retirement Answer Man, you’ll meet Mike and Judy, an educator and an attorney. They are both facing burnout and ready to throw in the towel, but before they retire, they want to make sure they c…
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What To Expect Once I've Hired A Fee-Only Financial Advisor (Part 4), #204
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What should you expect once you’ve hired a fee-only financial advisor? Fee-only financial advisors typically offer financial planning, investment management, or a combination of both. In this episode, I’ll cover what each process will be like because what you’re hiring your financial advisor to do will determine how your experience will be (and wha…
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91: Securing Your Retirement: Key Insights and Strategies
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“If the average life expectancy for a woman is around 86, 87, fully 50% of women live longer than that. So, you can't plan just to age 87.” Can a simple quiz change the way you think about retirement? Our hosts Stephanie McCullough and Kevin Gaines uncover the hidden gems (and not-so-shiny stones) within retirement planning quizzes and surveys, esp…
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Have you heard of IRMAA? IRMAA can be an unwelcome surprise if you aren’t expecting her. On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, you’ll hear what to expect from IRMAA and your Medicare costs. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT [2:14] Recent feedback [6:57] What IRMAA surcharges are IN THE NEWS [14:55] …
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How To Find and Hire a Fee Only Financial Advisor (Part 3), #203
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How do you find a fee-only financial advisor who’s the right fit for you? I’ve outlined a detailed process that you can use to not create a list, research your list, and interview and hire the perfect fit for you. I’ll cover it all in this episode. This is Part 3 of a five-part series about financial planners to celebrate the release of my first bo…
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The 3 Types of Financial Advisors (Part 2), #202
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What are the three different types of financial advisors? Why do I believe a fee-only financial advisor is the best? If you’re considering hiring a financial advisor for the first time—or questioning if your current advisor has your best interests at heart—don’t miss this one. It’s part 2 of my series in which I’m covering some of the topics in my …
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I’m Afraid to Buy Stocks in Retirement! What Should I Do?
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What is your risk tolerance? What does risk tolerance even mean? Why does it matter? We’ll explore these questions as I answer one of our listener’s questions on getting back into the stock market with a low risk tolerance. Listen in to learn why he may not need to follow the traditional way of doing things. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMEN…
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90: Guiding Women to a Richer, More Fulfilling Retirement with Dan Haylett
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“Human beings going into retirement will find every excuse to not spend their money” - Dan Haylett Our hosts Stephanie McCullough and Kevin Gaines sit down with financial advisor Dan Haylett. As the host of the “Humans Vs Retirement” podcast, Dan tells us how he inspires retirees to grab life by the horns and experience true wealth in their later y…
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Financial Advisors: What Do They Do and Why Hire One (Part 1), #201
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I’ve spent the last 18 months writing the first book, “Fiduciary: How to Find, Hire, and Establish a Trusted Partnership with a Fee-Only Advisor,” which will officially be published on May 28th. I wrote this book to help everyone find a financial advisor who will put their interests first. Why? I see too many bad financial advisors harming their cl…
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Should I Get a Mortgage for My Retirement Home?
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Have you thought about getting a mortgage for your home in retirement? If so, have you strategized how you would pay it off? In this episode, we explore Scott’s question about pursuing a mortgage and paying it off early. Listen in to learn some different strategies you could use if you plan to get a mortgage on your home in retirement. OUTLINE OF T…
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Stop Doing These Things in Retirement
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Let’s get back to basics—addition and subtraction two ways to get to the same answer. However, we have a tendency to stick with addition. Today we’ll learn how subtraction can help you come out ahead. Why am I talking about elementary math on a retirement podcast? Listen in to find out. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL…
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IRS Update For Inherited IRAs and Roth IRAs, #200
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Have you inherited an IRA from a non-spouse who passed away after 1/1/2020? Beneficiaries of pre-tax retirement accounts have always had to pay taxes on what they inherit. However, on 1/1/2020, the SECURE Act was passed, changing the annual amount that beneficiaries would have to withdraw. Beforehand, non-spousal beneficiaries could: Cash out the a…
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89: Navigating the Emotional and Practical Realms of Eldercare Management with Nancy May
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"Dad, you trusted me with everything. I'm trusting you with the truth.” -Nancy May Our hosts Stephanie McCullough and Kevin Gaines sit down with Nancy May, who drops some real truth bombs relating to eldercare and supporting aging parents and relatives. Nancy’s personal journey sheds light on the complexities and sacrifices involved in this critica…
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My Experience Moving to a Retirement Community
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Have you ever considered moving to a retirement community? With the freedom that retirement brings, many people begin to rethink their living arrangements. On this episode, you’ll hear how Brad and his wife decided to move to a retirement community. Listen in to hear how they approached their decision, the research they put in on where to retire, a…
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5 Things To Know About Divorce and Social Security, #199
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If you are divorced and approaching 62, you may qualify for social security benefits based on your ex-spouse's earning record. But who qualifies? When can you collect it? How much can you collect? Does your ex-spouse find out? I’ll answer the things you need to know in this episode of Retire with Ryan. You will want to hear this episode if you are …
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Can I Do a Reverse Dollar-Cost Averaging for Withdrawals in Retirement?
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Does a withdrawal strategy in retirement have to be complicated or can you simply do a reverse of dollar cost averaging? In this episode, we’ll take a look at how reverse dollar-cost averaging would work by using an example and discover who it works for. Click play to learn if this withdrawal strategy would work for you. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF …
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Medicare is confusing and complicated. Most people nearing retirement age have likely heard numerous mistruths regarding when to get it, what it does for you, and so much more. That’s why I’m busting the 10 most commonly perpetrated Medicare myths so you’ll know how to discern fact from fiction—and put your mind at ease. You will want to hear this …
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7 Tips To Protect Yourself From IRS Scammers, #197
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How can you protect your data and personal information from IRS scammers and criminals? Everyone is afraid of being audited by the IRS. Maybe you’re scared you may have filed your taxes incorrectly. Criminals take advantage of that fear to perpetuate their scams. But there are some simple things you can do to avoid falling victim to these scams. I’…
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How Much Money Do I Really Need to Retire?
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We would all love to have that magic number–the exact amount we need to retire. However, since there are so many unknowns it is impossible to attain an exact number. This is why the big question of retirement is a complex one. In this episode, I’ll walk a listener through the process of how she can learn how much she really needs to retire. Make su…
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88: Radical Self-Acceptance: A Path to Financial Wellness for Women with ADHD with Diann Wingert
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“Every single thing in my life that has ever terrorized me and terrified me, and I avoided like nobody's business, when I finally either had no place else to run, or I chose to turn around and face it, it has never been as bad as I thought it would be. It has never been as shameful as continuing to avoid.” Our hosts Stephanie McCullough of Sofia Fi…
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9 Ideas For Investing Your Tax Refund, #196
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Do you usually get a tax refund? What do you typically do with your tax refund? Do you have it earmarked for a specific purpose? As we’re inching closer to the tax filing deadline, I thought it would be interesting to share some ways you can wisely invest your tax refund. I’ll cover 9 ideas you can consider to make good use of your money. You will …
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Have you been wondering what retirement is like for real retirees out in the wild? With the success of our Retirement Plan Live series, we decided to try mini-case studies to learn more about what retirees like you are doing to rock retirement. In this episode, you’ll hear some feedback from Sarah who asked a question on the show about a year and a…
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Save Taxes On Your 401K Through Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA), #195
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Do you own stock in the company that you work for in your 401K? Net unrealized appreciation could potentially save you a significant amount of money on your taxes when you start making withdrawals. I’ll share how to take advantage of the process as well as mistakes to avoid making in this episode of Retire with Ryan. You will want to hear this epis…
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The State of Retirement Planning with Michael Kitces
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Michael Kitces is one of the innovators in the retirement planning and financial services space. His blog and ecosystem of resources help retirees and financial advisors gain the base knowledge needed to rock retirement. On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, Michael joins me to discuss the state of retirement planning, how it has changed, and h…
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87: Cultivating Creative Connections for Lifelong Wellness with Claire Waite Brown
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“It's not a line that you are either academic or creative, or you are either scientific or creative, or you are either mathematical…They're not separate.” -Claire Waite Brown Ever felt like your creative spark got lost in the shuffle of life? Our hosts Stephanie McCullough of Sofia Financial and Kevin Gaines of American Financial Management Group s…
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How to Manage Your Scarcity Brain with Michael Easter
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Have you ever wondered why it is so hard for you to spend your money? Even now after all these years of saving you know you have enough, but it’s hard to let go and untie those purse strings. Today, my friend and renowned author, Michael Easter joins me to discuss overcoming frugality from a different perspective. Click play to hear about the evolu…
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Is It Time To Start Selling Your Money Market Funds? #194
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The Federal Reserve Met on 3/20/24 to discuss monetary policy and whether or not to raise or lower interest rates. They announced that they won’t make any changes. Most experts believe that they’ll lower interest rates in June. So should you start selling your money market funds and short-term bond funds? When should you do it? Should you move the …
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Overcoming Frugality in Retirement with Dan Crosby
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For the past ten years, we have been exploring how to do retirement right so that you can get down to the business of living a great life. This is why this month we have had a series of special guests. Today’s guest is behavioral investment expert and author Dan Crosby. Together we explore why it is so hard to overcome your money mindset and how yo…
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2023 Roth IRA and Traditional IRA Contribution Limits, #193
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As we get closer to the tax filing deadline (April 15th), I wanted to talk about contributing to a Roth IRA or traditional IRA. In this episode, I’ll cover contribution and deduction limits, spousal IRAs, and non-deductible IRA contributions (and why you’d want to consider them). You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... [1:16]…
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86: The Success Number: Calculating What You Really Need to Earn with Ella Glasgow
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“I first ask this question: What is the number to make you feel successful? You and no one else. It might be a scary number. There’s nothing wrong with fear.” -Ella Glasgow Ever felt the anxiety-inducing pressure of pinning a price tag on your brainchild? Our hosts Stephanie McCullough and Kevin Gaines break that down with guest Ella Glasgow, who's…
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Dispelling 7 Myths about Indexed Universal Life Insurance with Andy Panko, #192
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What is Indexed Universal Life Insurance? Is it something you should consider investing in? Are the rumors you’ve heard about it true? In this episode, Andy Panko (of Tenon Financial) and I dispel 7 myths that are circulating about UILs and we cover what you need to know to make an informed decision about the insurance product. You will want to hea…
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What is True Retirement Planning? With Christine Benz
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Retirement planning has changed over the years, but has the industry evolved to keep up? Your retirement needs are much different from those of your parents' generation. This is why it is important to focus on retirement planning in a holistic way rather than from solely a financial perspective. Morningstar’s Christine Benz joins me today on this e…
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How Systems Thinking Can Improve Your Retirement with Rick Nason
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This month we celebrate the Retirement Answer Man’s 10th anniversary milestone with several guests throughout the month. Today we welcome Professor Rick Nason, author of It’s Not Complicated, to discuss complicated vs complex thinking. If that discussion didn’t Stick around for the listener questions with Tanya Nichols and Bring It On with Dr. Bobb…
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Tax-Free 529 To Roth IRA Considerations, #191
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On December 23rd, 2022, congress passed the SECURE 2.0 Act. Among the many changes, one of them had to do with 529 plans. You can now make tax-free and penalty-free rollovers from a 529 plan to a Roth IRA. This became effective 1/1/2024. Before this, if you wanted to take a non-qualified withdrawal from a 529 plan (using the money for something out…
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85: Mastering Tax Season: Strategies for Preparation, Document Gathering, and Future Planning
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“If they're only worried about that current year, then that's what they're going to focus on. Let your accountant know, ‘I'm interested in what my tax bill's going to be three, five years down the road. So, if there's something we need to be doing, let's have a conversation.’” Tax season is among us. Or as Kevin would sing, “It’s the most wonderful…
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7 Reasons To Invest In A Taxable Brokerage Account with Shaun Jones, #190
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What are some overlooked benefits of investing for retirement in a brokerage account? Why would you want to invest in a brokerage account in addition to a 401k or other retirement account? Shaun Jones—the President of Jones Fiduciary Wealth Management and author of “Unbrainwashed Investing”—shares 7 reasons to invest in a taxable brokerage account …
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Those who have FIREd like Keven Sebesta are choosing to rock life each day. In this final episode on the FIRE movement, we’ll explore what we can learn from them. Join Kevin and me to discover how you can do what FIRE is doing right. What can you learn from FIRE? Traditional retirement planning is all about achieving the end goal. Climbing the moun…
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Overcoming Investor Biases with Brie Williams, #189
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Are you aware of how your biases—both conscious and unconscious—impact your investment decisions? Brie Williams of State Street Global Advisors joins me in this conversation to talk not only about the impact of biases on decision-making but how to cultivate an awareness of your biases to change your behavior, ultimately leading to better decisions.…
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Over these past few weeks, we have been discussing the FIRE movement with Kevin Sebesta, a coach in the RRC who achieved FIRE some time ago and has been rocking retirement ever since. This week Kevin helps me explore the challenges that retiring early can bring. Listen in to hear if these are similar to the issues you face in retirement. OUTLINE OF…
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84: The Retirement Expense You Can't Afford to Ignore: Planning for Healthcare Costs
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“If you're looking at the costs of medical expenses over time, they've actually historically grown faster than regular inflation. Healthcare is expensive, and it goes up faster than the rest of your spending; don’t overlook it.” Listen in as our hosts, Stephanie McCullough of Sofia Financial, and Kevin Gaines of American Financial Management Group …
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Super Bowl XLVIII Fun Facts and Sports Betting Taxation, #188
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Last year’s Super Bowl set the record as the most-watched TV event in Nielsen rating history at over 150 million viewers. It’s hypothesized that this year’s Super Bowl is going to set a record for something completely different: The most amount of money bet on a Super Bowl. Why? Because sports betting is now legal in 38 states. So if you’re one of …
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Now that we know what FIRE is, let’s learn the benefits. In this episode of Retirement Answer Man, Kevin Sebesta joins me to discuss the benefits of FIRE. Afterward, Mark Ross comes aboard to noodle on why creativity is important in retirement. And finally, Taylor Schulte from the Stay Wealthy podcast helps me answer some listener questions. Don’t …
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Have you heard of the FIRE movement? It’s become increasingly popular in the past few years. Even if you are technically too old to retire early, there is something we can all learn from FIRE seekers. In this episode, Kevin Sebesta, a real live FIREer joins me to discuss what FIRE is, how he achieved it, and what people who retire early do with the…
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Reframing Your Retirementality With Mitch Anthony, #187
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Before you think about when you’re going to retire there’s another question that should be addressed: Are you going to retire? It’s assumed that when you turn 62 or 65, you’re going to retire. And many people do count the days until they retire. But many others love the careers they’re in and can’t imagine stopping. Their concern is that they’ll ge…
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Retirement Plan Live: Mature Marriage - Managing Joint Cash Flow with Separate Assets
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How do you manage a joint cash flow with separate assets? In addition to discussing Mark and Mary’s situation, today I chat with Kay about how she and her husband handled finances with their late in life marriage. Kay gives us some insight on how to manage finances in a financially unbalanced relationship. You’ll appreciate her perspective on how t…
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