Posts Tagged ‘investment strategy’
What The Psychology of Money Reveals About Retirement
We all like to believe we’re rational when it comes to money, but our emotions often tell a different story. In this episode, Eric unpacks key insights from Morgan Housel’s The Psychology of Money and explains how our upbringing, fears, and life experiences shape how we save and spend. From the fear of running out to the trap of always wanting more, Eric explores why logic alone isn’t enough to build a solid retirement plan.
Read MoreBuilding a Plan for the Long Haul
What do you need to get you through the long haul of life? Eric talks us through what this looks like in your financial plan and how to build it with an eye on a distant horizon.
Read MoreWhat Do You Need to Know About Today’s Inflation?
Everywhere you turn there’s a headline about inflation but what do you need to know about what’s going on? Eric weighs in on the recent numbers and what you can do about it.
Read MoreMailbag: Should I Save Elsewhere Besides My 401(k)?
What kind of savings do you really need for retirement? Are you working with the right advisor to get you there? Eric answers three questions from listeners.
Read MorePlaying the Retirement Game Show
Come on down! We talk about our favorite TV game shows and how it relates to our financial plan (and when it should look different).
Read MoreUnlikely Financial Wisdom
Sometimes wisdom comes from the most unlikely places. Today we take celebrity advice and apply it to our own financial lives for a new take on how to approach your financial plan.
Read MoreManaging Your Risk Aversion
How much risk should you have in your portfolio? How do you know how much risk you actually have? Today we’ll talk about managing the risk in your investments.
Read MoreAre You Facing Financial Crisis or Financial Opportunity?
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.
Read MoreHow To Mess Up Your Retirement Plans
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!
Read MoreWhat To Do With Unexpected Extra Cash & Other Mailbag Questions
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.
Read MoreSocial Distancing For Your Finances
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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