When people are in retirement or closer to retirement, the accessibility of money goes up. So, what does that mean when you have to take out RMDs? How do you know if you have too much money in the bank? Talking through this with an advisor might help you make the right next steps with your money. We also talk about what mistakes people are prone to make if they try to DIY their retirement planning without a financial advisor.
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Eric answers three questions from the mailbag today, all common scenarios that you might one day come across yourself. Find out what he has to say!
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Eric answers three questions from the mailbag today, all common scenarios that you might one day come across yourself. Find out what he has to say!
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Let’s talk football! As fans of the game, we make some comparisons between football terms and retirement planning. How can you win when it comes to our financial plan? Understanding the strategies ahead of time and having the right team behind you can make all the difference.
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Day-to-day, Eric works with a lot of people as he helps them navigate a variety of financial decisions. But what might seem rare to you could be a more common occurrence to wit-ness in his office. How often does Eric come across scenarios like these? You might be surprised by some of the answers!
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Day-to-day, Eric works with a lot of people as he helps them navigate a variety of financial decisions. But what might seem rare to you could be a more common occurrence to wit-ness in his office. How often does Eric come across scenarios like these? You might be surprised by some of the answers!
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What are the financial implications of getting married later in life? There are a lot of variables that go into this financially speaking. Have you talked through what happens when one of you passes away? Do you or your fiancé have children? Eric and Marc go over what this may look like and also answer two other questions from the mailbag.
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Ever take financial advice from your favorite TV show? Believe it or not, you might learn something, even from an unlikely source. Inspired by a classic sitcom, today we take some quotes from Seinfeld to apply them to our financial plans.
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Whether you are nearing retirement or wanting to buy a new car, taxes are often a big part of the conversation. Thinking through how and when to withdraw from your investments strategically can make all the difference in what taxes you pay afterwards.
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In the fall, a lot of people are ready to cozy up with a coffee or latte in their favorite mug. For fun, we talk about the different types of coffee drinks and what kind of investor that might make them. Do you take your coffee the same style you do your investing? Which one are you?
Listen & Read To some people, an annuity is almost like a dirty word. In reality, there are a lot of different kinds of annuities, and some are better for your financial plan than others.
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What small piece of wisdom can we take away and apply to our financial plan? Eric talks through five fortune cookie statements and what they mean.
Listen & Read Which investors will end up ahead in the end? Eric talks through the types that might look successful…until they aren’t.
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Think about the taxes! Eric answers three questions from the mailbag today that all involve financial decisions with tax implications.
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Think about the taxes! Eric answers three questions from the mailbag today that all involve financial decisions with tax implications.
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Financial advisors are people who want to get along with, but you probably want more than just a nice person. We talk through what you should expect with a fiduciary and when you should get a second opinion.
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Retirement decisions involve a lot more than just the money, but also the emotional and lifestyle decisions, too. Eric answers three questions from the mailbag from listeners making retirement decisions.
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We play the game of Jeopardy as Eric answers financial questions on today’s show. Do you know all the answers?
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If you have a 401(k), what are some of the downsides? Eric talks through what a 401(k) is best for and when it is better to invest elsewhere.
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What should you be considering when trying to DIY your retirement plan? Eric talks through why many later decide working with a financial advisor is best.
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