Retirement Toolbox

10 Ways To Level Up Financial Success In 2025

Have you already given up on some of your resolutions for the new year? Well, replace them with a few of the actionable ideas we cover on this episode to help you save smarter, invest better and plan for the future you deserve.
 
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Most Americans Are Forced to Retire Early - Are You Ready?

Did you know most Americans retire earlier than planned, often due to unexpected health issues, job changes, or financial surprises? These challenges can force people out of work early, leaving them unprepared for decades of retirement. In this episode, we’ll explore recent research highlighting the importance of planning for early retirement, even if it’s not in your current plans.
 
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Don’t Gamble With Your Nest Egg: Lessons From Your Favorite Game Shows

Everyone loves a good game show. Whether it’s spinning the big wheel or hitting the buzzer with all the right answers. But what happens when people turn their retirement planning into a game? Spoiler alert: it’s not always a win! In this episode, we tackle the risky moves people make when they treat their finances like a game of chance.
 
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What Financial Advisors Wish Every Investor Knew

Imagine you could read your financial advisor’s mind before you even walked through the door for the first time. What would they want you to know? In this episode, we bring you the game-changing insights financial pros wish every saver and investor understood.
 
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Social Security Shake-Up: How Raising the Retirement Age Could Impact You

Social Security is the backbone of retirement for millions of Americans, but big changes may be coming. On this episode, we dive into the recently released proposal to raise the full retirement age to 69 and what it means for your benefits, your future, and your financial security.
Read the full report: https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/2024-09/60516-Full-Retirement-Age.pdf
 
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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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