Retirement Toolbox

Happening Now: How Current Economic Shifts Could Affect Your Retirement

The financial landscape is changing rapidly, and if you’re focused on retirement, these shifts can’t be ignored. In today’s episode, we break down the trends that will define the rest of 2024 and what they mean for your retirement plan.
 
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Why It’s Crucial To Know How Financial Advisors Get Paid

Ever wonder how your financial advisor really gets paid—and what that means for you? Whether it’s a fee, a commission, or a salary, the way your advisor earns money could be influencing the advice they give you. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the different pay structures of financial advisors, revealing the benefits, the potential biases, and what you need to know to make sure your money is truly working for you. If you’re working with an advisor or thinking about hiring one, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss.
 
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Unlock Your Potential During National Financial Planning Month

With National Financial Planning Month upon us, we’re sitting down with a seasoned financial planner, Scott Searles, to uncover the strategies and steps that go into building a personalized financial plan. From that first phone call to implementing a strategy that aligns with your goals, this discussion will offer valuable insights for anyone looking to understand what it looks like to go through the planning process with a real financial advisor.
 
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Never Stop Asking 'How Do You Know?' - Navigating Retirement Planning

Remember when you were a kid, always asking 'How do you know?' about everything, like why the sky is blue or where the sun goes at night? That curiosity doesn't go away as we get older; it just turns into different questions, like the ones we face when planning for retirement. Today, we’re digging into the 'How Do You Knows' of retirement planning.
 
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Social Security at 89: The Evolution of America’s Pension Lifeline

Today, we're diving into the history of the Social Security Act, signed in 1935, which has become a crucial part of American retirement planning. We'll explore how this program started, how it's helped millions of retirees, and what challenges it faces as it turns 89. What can we expect for the future of Social Security? Let’s find out.
 
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Lies You Might Be Telling Yourself About Money

Are you telling yourself financial lies? Discover the top lies people often tell themselves about money and retirement. Some of these could be severely holding you back, so stay tuned!
 
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The Top 10 401(k) FAQs In 2024

We get a lot of questions about 401(k)s, and we know they can be tricky to navigate. That's why we're tackling your top questions in one comprehensive episode.
 
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Noah's Ark & Retirement Planning: Lessons in Preparing Ahead

Ever heard the saying, ‘Always plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark’? Well, today we're diving into that very concept. How did Noah's forward-thinking approach help him survive the flood, and what can it teach us about preparing for retirement? Tune in as we unpack the ancient wisdom of Noah’s Ark and its modern-day implications for ensuring your retirement is secure, no matter what storms might be on the horizon.
 
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Beware of Retirement Half-Truths

We hear a lot of half-truths in the financial world, not necessarily because people try to make misleading statements, but because sometimes a simple statement just doesn’t quite tell the whole story. On this episode, we’ll discuss a few examples.
 
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The Beauty of Simplicity When Planning For Retirement

Retirement planning doesn’t have to be overwhelmingly complicated. It certainly doesn’t have to be as complicated as some people make it. In our next episode, we unravel the unnecessary complexities often woven into the fabric of retirement advice. We’ll debunk some myths, simplify strategies, and uncover the beauty of simplicity and straightforward retirement planning.
 
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