Posts Tagged ‘Retirement’
Mailbag: Should I Move my Mom’s Money into Investments?
Where’s the best place for your money to go? Several people are considering where their money should be, so Eric answers three questions from the mailbag for today’s show.
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 MoreAsking the Wrong Questions
What do I really spend? What does it take to maintain this standard of living? And what changes in retirement from when I am working from an expense side?
Read MoreMailbag: Should I Combine My Old 401(k) Accounts?
What should you do about 401(k) accounts from old jobs? How can you find out what your Social Security benefits would be? Eric answers these questions on today’s show.
Read MoreMailbag: Is It Common to Worry About Running Out of Money?
Do people usually fret about running out of money? Are there ways to set aside retirement money for your adult children? Eric answers these questions and more on today’s show.
Read MoreAre You Aware of Hidden Expenses?
What kind of costs are you paying that you might not even realize? Eric identifies some hidden fees to look out for when planning for retirement.
Read MoreStuff That Doesn’t Work
What retirement plans simply don’t work out the way you want them to? Eric talks through the realities of retirement and how we can better plan accordingly.
Read MoreAre These Things Overrated or Underrated
Let’s play a little game of overrated or underrated to see how Eric feels about a number of financial topics (and some silly ones) in today’s podcast! Which of these do you agree with?
Read MoreSpending with Confidence
What can you do to spend with confidence now and in the future? Eric discusses what will ensure you feel good about your financial decisions and spending habits.
Read MoreRetirement Reality Checks
Are your expectations of retirement realistic? We talk through four things to keep in mind when you dream about your retirement future.
Read MoreReasons to NOT Work with a Financial Advisor
Are there any good reasons to skip out on working with a financial advisor? We talk through some funny ones on today’s show.
Read MoreEmpty Nest Syndrome
Have all of your little baby birds left the nest? Today, we discuss the kind of financial decisions you may make in this next stage of life.
Read MoreRetirement Quiz – Is That Your Final Answer?
We quiz Eric with a few multiple-choice questions all about retirement. Which one will he choose? Do you agree?
Read MoreNavigating Retirement Disagreements Between Spouses
What do couples tend to argue about when it comes to their money in retirement? Eric talks through what you need to do to get on the same page.
Read More5 Most Common Retirement Planning Mistakes
Do you have a strategy in place to avoid these retirement planning mistakes? Eric talks through what to do instead to make sure your plan is a success.
Read MoreThe Retirement Countdown
In those final years before retirement, what should you be considering and doing now? We tackle a list of things you should do in the years before retirement.
Read MoreThe ‘What If?’ Game
Are you looking at the future and wondering, “What if…?” We talk through several scenarios to see what may or may not be possible and how you can prepare accordingly.
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