Posts Tagged ‘Social Security’
Finding Predictable Income Sources in Retirement
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.
Read MoreStages Leading Up To Retirement
Life isn’t just “before retirement” and “after retirement” when it comes to your financial plan. There are several stages leading up to and through retirement. Which stage are you in?
Read MoreWhat’s In Your Financial Junk Drawer?
We all have that drawer in the house with random odds and ends–some of it valuable and some of it you have no idea what to do with. What about in your financial files or folders? Do you know what’s what and what needs to go?
Read MoreRetirement Decisions: More Than Just Investments
When it comes to planning for your retirement, there’s a lot more to consider than where to invest. Going beyond the data and numbers, you need to consider these areas of your life and what you want them to look like in retirement.
Read MoreHandling What You Can’t Control in Retirement
Some things are just out of your hands. In retirement planning there are a lot of things completely out of your control, but if you re-frame your thinking, there is actually something you can do about them. Eric talks through these four areas where you have an opportunity to prepare for the unpredictable.
Read MoreExcuses, Excuses, Excuses – Stop Making Them
What’s your excuse for doing one thing over another when it comes to finances? Sometimes you want to justify your actions instead of thinking through what is actually best for you and your money. Here are three common decisions people make and why the excuses just don’t add up.
Read MoreEpisode #22: Common Money Mistakes
There are many moving parts in a successful retirement plan. If you’re not careful, it’s easy to gloss over key details. Eric uncovers some of the common money mistakes he sees people making.
Read MoreEpisode #16: Retirement Checklist
Much like a pilot going through his pre-flight checklist before takeoff, it’s important you examine your pre-retirement checklist before walking away from a paycheck. Eric explains the items on that list.
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