You don’t need to be understand the basics behind flying but you’ll need some guidance from a professional to grasp the finer points and nuances to the actual process. Believe it or not, there are a number of parallels between flying and retirement planning and that’s what we plan to tackle on this episode. Today's rundown: 0:29 – What’s on today’s…

It’s easy to take shots at millennials and joke about many of the stereotypes that follow them around, but that’s not always fair. That younger generation faces many new challenges that weren’t around 15-20 years ago, and it makes it difficult to start saving and planning for retirement. We’ll address those issues in this episode. Check out the sho…

When facing the decision to put a loved one into a nursing home, the last thing you want to be concerned about is their safety and security. That’s true of financial and physical health. There are some financial pitfalls that you need to know about so you can protect your family. Check out the full show notes by clicking here. Today's rundown: 0:28…

Inheriting a home can be major life change and it bring with it a number of decisions that need to be made. Depending on who else was included in the inheritance, you’ll have to figure out what you want to do with it. Every decision brings a different set of pros and cons so understanding those will help you determine what option is best. To see th…

One of the most popular retirement plans that people utilize is the 401(k). It’s often the easiest place to start when you begin saving for your future and a many times a employer will offer the option as part of a compensation package. The 401(k) definitely serves its purpose but there are some weaknesses that might make you look to other investme…

“Financial security” might mean different things to different people, but for nearly everyone, finding financial security is the most important part of their retirement plan. So, how do you define financial security? Full show notes: http://betzelwealthadvisors.com/2019/07/finding-financial-security/ ----more---- Tactical Points: In The News1:15 RM…

Today's Objective... It seems that people have different definitions of “safe money” as it relates to their savings. Let’s discuss some of those varying explanations of the term and why it’s an important conversation for any retiree or pre-retiree to have. Check out the full show notes for this episode: http://betzelwealthadvisors.com/2019/06/the-r…

Hopefully your famous last words in life won’t be “Hey y’all, watch this!” And in the financial world, there’s quite a few phrases that you don’t want to be your famous last words either… Dan talks through some common financial phrases that certainly aren’t words to live by. Check out the full show notes: http://betzelwealthadvisors.com/2019/06/fam…

These five questions are quite common. They're deceptively simple, and depending on your situation, they can be quite complex to answer. Beyond a simple “yes” or “no” answer, let’s hear what Dan has to say about these important retirement questions. Click the link to receive your FREE Retirement Rescue Toolkit: https://bv341.infusionsoft.com/app/pa…

Decision-making can be tough, and it's often tempting not to make any decision at all. As you research a decision, you're often hit with a barrage of information, and if you're not careful, you can find yourself stuck. However, there comes a time when we all need to fish or cut bait as the saying goes. Discover the importance of decisiveness and th…

Wouldn’t it be great if retirement came with a simple manual we could all follow step-by-step? It would sure make things easier. Unfortunately, there’s no such universal manual and to make matters worse, most of the conventional wisdom about the financial world also tends to lead people astray when they follow the advice blindly. Check out http://b…

Do you have enough money to retire? At what age or dollar amount will you get there? How can you be sure? These are all questions we’ll talk about in today’s podcast. Visit http://betzelwealthadvisors.com/2019/04/when-is-it-"safe"-for-you-to-retire? to view the full show notes of today's episode and related resources and links.…

When it comes to financial planning, everyone has some kind of pain point. They're different for each client, but everyone has something that bothers them. Dan explains how he helps his clients to alleviate their "pain points." Click the link to receive your FREE Retirement Rescue Toolkit: https://bv341.infusionsoft.com/app/page/taxfree-kit Click t…

You probably have a junk drawer at home. It's filled with knick knacks like rubber bands, clothespins, and ink pens, and highlighters. While you might not realize it, you probably have a financial junk drawer as well. Discover six things you could be giving a better purpose. Click the link to receive your FREE Retirement Rescue Toolkit: https://bv3…

Join us as we outline some of the crucial financial mistakes we see our clients making. Don't worry, we'll outline how to avoid them as well. Click the link to receive your FREE Retirement Rescue Toolkit: https://bv341.infusionsoft.com/app/page/taxfree-kit Click the link to read more from Dan's Blog: http://betzelwealthadvisors.com/2019/02/episode-…

The little missed details in your financial plan could be costing you. Pay attention to the fine print, and cover the little things in your retirement plan. Click the link to receive your FREE Retirement Rescue Toolkit: https://bv341.infusionsoft.com/app/page/taxfree-kit Click the link to read more from Dan's Blog: http://betzelwealthadvisors.com/2…

There's a lot to be learned from the wit and wisdom of Mark Twain. Join us as we dive into part two of our series on his famous sayings. Click the link to receive your FREE Retirement Rescue Toolkit: https://bv341.infusionsoft.com/app/page/taxfree-kit Click the link to read more from Dan's Blog: http://betzelwealthadvisors.com/2019/01/episode-74-ma…

There's a lot to be learned from the wit and wisdom of Mark Twain. Join us as we discover what he might have to say about our finances. Click the link to receive your FREE Retirement Rescue Toolkit: https://bv341.infusionsoft.com/app/page/taxfree-kit Click the link to read more from Dan's Blog: http://betzelwealthadvisors.com/2019/01/episode-73-mar…

Financial planning is more than math and logic. There are times when it's important to consider your emotions. Dan helps us tap into that financial feeling. Click the link to receive your FREE Retirement Rescue Toolkit: https://bv341.infusionsoft.com/app/page/taxfree-kit Click the link to read more from Dan's Blog: http://betzelwealthadvisors.com/2…

Risk tolerance is a buzzword that gets used in many financial conversations, but what is it, and how does it affect your retirement plan? Dan explains. Click the link to receive your FREE Retirement Rescue Toolkit: https://bv341.infusionsoft.com/app/page/taxfree-kit Click the link to read more from Dan's Blog: http://betzelwealthadvisors.com/2018/1…

Depending on who you ask, you'll get varying answers to some of retirement's most pressing questions. Dan will help us settle these financial debates. Click the link to receive your FREE Retirement Rescue Toolkit: https://bv341.infusionsoft.com/app/page/taxfree-kit Click the link to read more from Dan's Blog: http://betzelwealthadvisors.com/2018/11…

Just because you can't plainly see all the hidden expenses in your portfolio doesn't mean they aren't there. Uncover areas to watch for hidden costs. Click the link to receive your FREE Retirement Rescue Toolkit: https://bv341.infusionsoft.com/app/page/taxfree-kit Click the link to read more from Dan's Blog: http://betzelwealthadvisors.com/2018/11/…

Financial terms can quickly get confusing. Dan helps us to better understand the tricky jargon we might have heard before. Click the link to receive your FREE Retirement Rescue Toolkit: https://bv341.infusionsoft.com/app/page/taxfree-kit Click the link to read more from Dan's Blog: http://betzelwealthadvisors.com/2018/10/episode-68-important-financ…

Tax planning is one of the key elements of a sound retirement plan. Discover how to steward your wealth and save in taxes in retirement. Click the link to receive your FREE Retirement Rescue Toolkit: https://bv341.infusionsoft.com/app/page/taxfree-kit Click the link to read more from Dan's Blog:http://betzelwealthadvisors.com/2018/10/episode-67-tax…

Planning for retirement is daunting. It’s difficult to know where to begin. Ask yourself these five questions to start the conversation. Click the link to receive your FREE Retirement Rescue Toolkit: https://bv341.infusionsoft.com/app/page/taxfree-kit Click the link to read more from Dan's Blog:http://betzelwealthadvisors.com/2018/09/episode-66-ask…

A successful retirement addresses your emotional, financial, social, and spiritual needs. Do you have what it takes? Learn what generates success. Click the link to receive your FREE Retirement Rescue Toolkit: https://bv341.infusionsoft.com/app/page/taxfree-kit Click the link to read more from Dan's Blog: http://betzelwealthadvisors.com/2018/09/epi…

Mission statements give our dollars a purpose. They help us to develop a sound strategy in our portfolio. Let’s find out whether you’re effectively putting your money to work for you. Click the link to receive your FREE Retirement Rescue Toolkit: https://bv341.infusionsoft.com/app/page/taxfree-kit Click the link to read more from Dan's Blog: http:/…

Statistics can give us helpful insight into how you’re approaching your finances. Explore financial demographics, and see what they say about retirement. Click the link to receive your FREE Retirement Rescue Toolkit: https://bv341.infusionsoft.com/app/page/taxfree-kit Click the link to read more from Dan's Blog: http://betzelwealthadvisors.com/2018…

There’s an almost endless list of retirement planning myths that need to be debunked. We’ll debunk some of these misleading statements that often lead people astray. Put on your “mythbuster” hat and let’s go. Click the link to receive your FREE Retirement Rescue Toolkit: https://bv341.infusionsoft.com/app/page/taxfree-kit Click the link to read mor…

In retirement planning, there are many things that are completely out of your control. Fortunately, the things that you can control allow you to deal with those things you can’t. Click the link to receive your FREE Retirement Rescue Toolkit: https://bv341.infusionsoft.com/app/page/taxfree-kit Click the link to read more from Dan's Blog: http://betz…

It seems like a basic goal: We all want to achieve some measure of satisfaction in retirement. But how do we get there? What are some of the smaller goals we can set along the way? Dan will show us how he helps people achieve things like confidence, security, independence and peace of mind on the way to ultimately reaching retirement satisfaction. …

Unfortunately, it's easy to make mistakes when it comes to estate planning. Dan will outline seven of the most common estate planning mistakes he sees people make and gives us suggestions on how to avoid these. Click here for Dan's Retirement Rescue Toolkit.By Dan Betzel

A lot of couples will often have one spouse who is the saver of the pair and the other is the spender. How can you effectively prepare for your financial future with such differing personalities? Dan will take us through the action steps he takes when working with couples through issues like this. Click here for Dan's Retirement Rescue Toolkit.…

If you're a little behind in preparing for retirement, don't be afraid. A lot of people are in the same boat. There's good news, however. With some discipline and some good saving and planning strategies, it's possible to make up a lot of ground in a relatively short period of time without taking undue risk. Dan will take us through a scenario of a…

Anytime the market is moving in a downward direction, or even just wavering, we see people react in various ways. Take a listen to see if you identify with one of these common reactions to market corrections. Do you over-trade as a response? Do you stick your head in the sand or run around like a chicken with your head cut off? Dan will give you wa…

We’ve probably all had one of those moments where we didn’t listen to the advice someone was trying to give us. Let’s hear about a time it happened in the financial world when someone didn’t listen to the advice of their financial advisor and later wished that they had. Click here for Dan's Retirement Rescue Toolkit.…

Just as clients can learn a lot from Dan, Dan can learn some lessons from his clients. Hear about Dan's experiences with retired clients and how they have shaped his financial perspective and strategies. Click here for Dan's Retirement Rescue Toolkit.By Dan Betzel

There are some misunderstandings out there about market volatility, especially with the recent instability in the stock market. Let's explore some of the important lessons every investor should know about the nature of volatility.By Dan Betzel

A few weeks back, we talked about what a holistic plan really looks like. One of the five core elements also happens to be one of the most overlooked and forgottten pieces of a retirement plan. For a myriad of reasons, individuals and even financial advisors often skip over the family legacy or estate planning portion of a plan. Failing to plan for…

Dan was on an international flight recently (flew on the Dreamliner, in fact), and sat next to a passenger who was suffering from Aerophobia, the fear of flying. The fear and nervousness was so paralyzing it caused quite the disruption on the 14-hour journey. It got Dan thinking about how we react to stressful situations in the financial world. Do …

No matter where you fall on the age or income spectrum, it's probably a good idea for you to at least consider a Roth IRA. In almost every case, you'll reap some great rewards by utilizng that retirement savings vehicle. Dan will walk us through why it's typically a good idea to have a Roth IRA in your arsenal and lay out some of the top benefits y…

Some people think they have a comprehensive financial plan, but in reality their plan often lacks critical components. Some people will figure out the right way to structure an income plan, but they'll overlook the role of taxes or healthcare. Sometime the investment plan is solid, but there's no plan of action for how to distribute those funds as …

As financial professionals, there are things that we wish everyone knew and understood. On this podcast, we’ll explore how a financial advisor’s job would be different, and easier, if everybody understood at least five things. Click here for Dan's Retirement Rescue Toolkit.By Dan Betzel

There’s a lot of talk in March about leprechauns, four leaf clovers and pots of gold at the ends of a rainbow. The bad news, however, is that none of those things will help you get wealthy or retire successfully. Well, okay, if you find a pot of gold you’ll be in pretty good shape. But those odds are slim at best. So, instead of waiting for luck to…

We discuss Dan's blog about an article he wrote on guidlines with powers of attorney.By Dan Betzel

We answer questions from listeners like you regarding the 4% rule, what to do when inheriting stocks, and how to get on the same page with a spouse. Click here for Dan's Retirement Rescue Toolkit.By Dan Betzel

You know it’s not a good thing to lie to yourself in any aspect of life. So, let’s “keep it real” and go over some of the common financial lies we tell ourselves and explore why it’s dangerous to approach retirement planning with these mindsets. Click here for Dan's Retirement Rescue Toolkit.By Dan Betzel

You probably have a specific routine for how you like to go grocery shopping. Some of us are list-makers, others kind of wing it. Some put everything neatly in the cart while you might be one of those folks who just tosses it all into a big pile. Let’s discuss how retirement is a lot like shopping for groceries. Try not to get too hungry while we d…

In the spirit of the Winter Olympics, learn how financial planning could be similar to your favorite event, such as cross-country skiing, bobsledding, and more. Click here for the "Retirement Rescue Toolkit"By Dan Betzel

We get a lot of listener questions here on the Plan With Dan podcast. So much so that we like to answer a few of them every once in a while. In this mailbag edition of the podcast, Dan answers questions about longevity planning, lump sum planning, and more. Click here for the "Retirement Rescue Toolkit".…