Posts Tagged ‘investment strategies’
Most Common Retirement Planning Mistakes
We all make mistakes from time to time. But what if your financial mistakes could be avoided with just a little insight? Eric shares some of the most common retirement planning mistakes people are prone to make and what you can do to save yourself from heartache.
Read MoreBad Financial Habits
Are your financial habits setting you up for a secure retirement or are they leading you down a path of uncertainty and uneasiness? Eric shares about the consequences of bad financial habits and what you can do to cultivate better ones. Instead of burying your head in the sand or overemphasizing the wrong things, take some time to recalibrate and get your financial life in the right direction.
Read MoreRetirement Checklist
Retirement is a significant milestone that requires careful planning and preparation. In today’s podcast, Eric shares a comprehensive checklist to ensure you’re fully prepared for your golden years.
Read MoreFinancial Wisdom from Mark Twain
In the latest episode of the Retirement Ready Podcast, Eric invites us to explore the timeless wisdom of Mark Twain and how it applies to modern financial planning. Mark Twain, known for his wit and keen observations, offers quotes that are surprisingly relevant to today’s financial landscape. Eric takes these quotes and translates them into practical advice for those planning their retirement.
Read MoreUnderstanding Bonds in Today’s Market
Are bonds really the safe investment we’ve always been told they are? What percentage of assets should a retiree or pre-retiree hold in bonds? In today’s episode, Eric addresses some of his most frequently asked questions about the world of bonds…
Read More401(k) Mistakes
Your 401(k) likely plays a major role in your retirement savings. That’s why it’s important that it’s set up and functions in the way that’s most beneficial to you. Following our last podcast about beneficiary mistakes, now we focus on common mistakes people make with their 401(k).
Read MoreBeneficiary Mistakes
In this episode of the Retirement Ready Podcast, Eric guides us through the critical yet often overlooked details of beneficiary designations. Learn the simple yet vital steps to prevent beneficiary blunders that could lead to unnecessary headaches for your heirs. Eric calls these errors “low hanging fruit” because they’re easy to fix yet can save your family from future heartache.
Read MoreRetirement Planning Statistics
Retirement is closer than you think, but are you ready? With a staggering number of people lacking confidence in their retirement savings, Eric shares the misconceptions people have and what mistakes can derail someone’s financial future. Many people feel inadequate when it comes to what they have saved in their nest egg, uninformed about the pitfalls of target date funds, and unprepared about the reality of leaving the workforce earlier than expected.
Read MoreThe Worst Investor
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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