Bite-sized guidance to help you properly plan for your retirement and financial future.

How To Pack Your Financial Suitcase

August 20, 2020

When you go on a trip, a lot of times it helps to refer to a packing list to make sure you have everything. When putting together a financial plan, do you have everything in order? Let’s talk about what you need to put into your financial suitcase.

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What Is Your Retirement Mindset?

August 13, 2020

When it comes to retirement, where are you at? If you’re getting closer to retirement, it may help to understand your current mindset in order to know how best to proceed.

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Are You Facing Financial Crisis or Financial Opportunity?

August 6, 2020

From market crashes to empty nests, we discuss different situations that may be first viewed as a crisis. But is it really an opportunity in disguise? We will explore both sides today on the podcast.

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Making The Right Decisions With Your 401(k)

July 30, 2020

Are you wondering what to do with your 401(k)? How can you make sure this investment is set-up well to suit your needs? Let’s answer some of the most common questions regarding this popular retirement account.

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Which TV Character Describes Your Financial Personality?

July 23, 2020

What kind of classic TV personality do you most relate with when it comes to handling your finances? Are you more like Gilligan or Barney Fife? Find out on today’s podcast!

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Financial Pet Peeves

July 16, 2020

What little (or not little) things get under your skin when it comes to financial planning? Are they the same pet peeves as Eric’s? Find out on today’s podcast!

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Grading Your Financial Competency

July 9, 2020

How would you grade yourself on your financial competency? Are you at the top of the class or falling behind? Find out on this episode.

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Mailbag: When Should I Take Social Security?

July 2, 2020

Are you wondering how much longer you really have to wait before claiming Social Security? Or are you looking to find the perfect financial advisor but haven’t found them yet? Eric answers three questions from the mailbag in this week’s podcast.

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Financial Lessons Learned from the Farm

June 25, 2020

Whether you are growing some backyard tomatoes or have 100 acres of farmland, what are some financial lessons to be learned? You don’t need a green thumb to understand these financial principles.

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Financial Truth Bombs

June 18, 2020

Need someone to tell it to you straight? On today’s episode, Eric gives four financial truth bombs that might change the way you think about your financial plan and your portfolio.

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Outdated Financial Rules

June 11, 2020

What financial rules are worth following and which ones need an update? On this episode, we discuss several known financial rules to see which ones are dated and which ones stand the test of time.

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How To Mess Up Your Retirement Plans

June 4, 2020

How can you know your retirement plans are what they should be? What thoughts and assumptions can ruin your retirement? One thing’s for sure–you don’t want to mess it up!

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The Customer Ain’t Always Right In Financial Planning

May 28, 2020

When you see a financial advisor, do you want them to always tell you “you’re right” or do you want someone to coach your through your financial plan? Let’s talk about when the customer isn’t always right when it comes to financial planning.

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What To Do With Unexpected Extra Cash & Other Mailbag Questions

May 21, 2020

While many are hitting hard times financially, maybe you are among the few who are doing well and trying to make the most of it like Grace in Ames. Eric gives some advice on what to do with extra cash as well as answering two other questions from the mailbag.

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Coronavirus Update and a Look at Interest Rates

May 14, 2020

When you retire, it’s important to set up several sources of income, particularly predictable income. What are some forms of reliable income and what streams of income are more vulnerable? We’ll explore the options and help you determine if they might work for you.

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Finding Predictable Income Sources in Retirement

May 7, 2020

When you retire, it’s important to set up several sources of income, particularly predictable income. What are some forms of reliable income and what streams of income are more vulnerable? We’ll explore the options and help you determine if they might work for you.

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What’s The Difference Between These Important Financial Terms?

April 30, 2020

Do you know the difference between a Roth contribution and a Roth conversion? What about individual bonds and bond funds? Eric explains the difference between these important financial terms so you can decide what should be included in your financial plan.

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The Fool’s Gold of Retirement Planning

April 23, 2020

Are you clinging to financial ideas that give you a false sense of hope? On this episode, Eric points to clear strategies for you to make wise decisions when retirement planning.

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Dealing With The Death Of A Spouse

April 16, 2020

A financial plan should consider more than just where your investments are. Even though it’s
uncomfortable to bring it up, do you know what your plan is following the death of a spouse?

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Social Distancing For Your Finances

April 9, 2020

In order to keep safe, we’re all practicing social distancing right now. With your finances, are there some areas that need a little bit of space between them for safety and protection? Let’s run through four examples of social distancing in your financial plan.

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