Retirement Planning

Spring Cleaning Your Financial House

Even though you think you have everything in order and in its place, your finances won’t stay stagnant. This means your financial house gets messy without you even knowing it. This week we take a look at some ways you can get a head start on your financial spring cleaning.

Is Your Retirement Portfolio Built to Last?

The only guarantee is that there are no guarantees in life. When you retire there is no guarantee what the next three years will be. And, if you are retired, there is no guarantee what the next three years will be. The key is to plan for just this.

3 New Risks to Your Retirement

Today is a very different world than it was just two years ago. A retiree in 2022 still faces those same risks and concerns, but there are a few new ones that need to make the list—or at least require more attention.

Blake Briscoe Interview

We were honored to have a sit down interview with Blake Briscoe, CPA and Jim Kennedy to talk about their new business partnership, Briscoe & Associates, LLC. For more information, check out: briscoeandassociates.com

COVID Fog

Refer to any news media and the headlines are teeming with news about COVID…and has been for 2 years. It is no wonder that important information about other areas of interest is getting buried. After placing a few phone calls regarding various legislation that passed at the end of 2019, I thought it might be good to revisit some important issues that may impact your planning.

Year-End Decisions

What do you need to know or, do or not do before the ball drops on 2021 and 2022 begins? Complexity is growing every day in every corner. This week we discuss 7 things you should consider before the end of the year.

What Are Your Calluses Worth?

You’ve worked hard to build a legacy and be successful. Will your family remain successful after you’re gone? 90% of businesses fail by the third generation. The calluses are long gone and there is no foundation for these businesses to fall back on.

Tapas Life

We were honored to have retirement revolutionist Andy Robin, author of the book 'Tapas Life - A rich and rewarding life after your long career' join us this week on our show. If you're nearing retirement or are already in retirement, then you don't want to miss this! Andy talks about his step-by-step process to leading an interesting, rich, and fulfilling life after a long career.

The Dangers of a 401(k)

401(k)s help millions of people put back money for retirement, but there are some dangers involved such as the loss of flexibility…in several ways. Find out more on this week's episode of Life Planning 101.

Planning to Move in Retirement?

Moving in retirement -or even right before you retire - can bring its own set of surprises… and some may not be so pleasant. Here are five things you may want to consider.

Do You Have a Bucket List?

Have you ever taken the time to write out a bucket list? This week we share 3 tips to help you get started.

Have You Saved Enough for Retirement?

The #1 fear in retirement is running out of money. When you retire, everything changes. You are no longer working and no longer hold those keys. Find out more on this week's episode of Life Planning 101.