Retirement Toolbox
Welcome to Retirement Toolbox, the podcast designed to help you build a strong financial foundation and navigate retirement with clarity and confidence. Hosted by Scott Searles, financial advisor and founder of Skybox Financial Group, this show offers straightforward, practical insights to help you protect what you’ve earned, grow your wealth for the future, and reduce your lifetime tax burden. Whether you’re approaching retirement or already enjoying it, tune in for education on income planning, tax-smart strategies, investment decisions, and more. Subscribe now and never miss an episode! For more information, visit https://www.skyboxfinancialgroup.com or call 888-742-0111.
Episodes
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
Managing Debt & Retirement Planning
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
Do you believe you need to be completely debt free to retire successfully? Or are you okay carrying some balances beyond your working years? There are many opinions about the best way to handle debt and retirement planning, so we’ll tackle them all on today’s show.
Show Notes & Info:
Tax Free Toolkit: https://5p7b1gdm.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Skybox Website: https://www.skyboxasset.com
Call: 888-742-0111
Thursday Jan 02, 2020
Must-Have Traits Of A Financial Advisor
Thursday Jan 02, 2020
Thursday Jan 02, 2020
Trustworthy. Likeable. Problem-solving. Good listener. We should be describing your financial advisor or a potential advisor if you’re in the process of finding one. On today’s show, we’ll talk about why it’s so important for your advisor to embrace these kinds of characteristics. That’s the easy part. But we’ll also tackle the harder part and discuss some tangible ways how you can determine if an advisor has these characteristics or not.
Show Notes & Info:
Tax Free Toolkit: https://5p7b1gdm.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Skybox Website: https://www.skyboxasset.com
Call: 888-742-0111
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
Avoiding Critical Estate Planning Mistakes
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
There are some people who don’t care at all about leaving a financial legacy, but for those who do, it’s important to eliminate some of these common estate planning mistakes…
Show Notes & Info:
Tax Free Toolkit: https://5p7b1gdm.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Skybox Website: https://www.skyboxasset.com
Call: 888-742-0111
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
Top 5 Social Security Misunderstandings
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
Myths, rumors, and misunderstandings are pervasive in the world of Social Security. On this show, we’ll look to clear up the top 5 misunderstandings about Social Security.
Show Notes & Info:
Tax Free Toolkit: https://5p7b1gdm.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Skybox Website: https://www.skyboxasset.com
Call: 888-742-0111
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
How To Live A Retirement Without Regret
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
Thursday Nov 21, 2019
Simple mistakes can sometimes lead to larger regrets in retirement. On today’s show, we’ll explore some of the things you can do to avoid living with regret in retirement.
Show Notes & Info:
Tax Free Toolkit: https://5p7b1gdm.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Skybox Website: https://www.skyboxasset.com
Call: 888-742-0111
Thursday Nov 07, 2019
It’s Good To Have Awkward Conversations In Financial Planning
Thursday Nov 07, 2019
Thursday Nov 07, 2019
Sometimes being a good financial advisor means having uncomfortable conversations. We’ll take a look at how advisors should help clients navigate various tricky situations. If you’re going to be working with a financial advisor, make sure they’re pushing you to address these kinds of topics.
Show Notes & Info:
Tax Free Toolkit: https://5p7b1gdm.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Skybox Website: https://www.skyboxasset.com
Call: 888-742-0111
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
What The Next Market Crash Will Look Like
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Some people think we’re on the cusp of the next stock market crash. Others predict that we’re just due for a minor correction. And another camp thinks we’ll continue an upward trend. We don’t know who is right or when any of those options will occur. But let’s talk about what the next market crash might look like, even if we don’t know when it will come.
Show Notes & Info:
Tax Free Toolkit: https://5p7b1gdm.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Skybox Website: https://www.skyboxasset.com
Call: 888-742-0111
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Even Responsible Savers Make These Mistakes
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Even for people who have been very responsible with their money over the years, entering retirement can still be a challenge because it’s such a different stage of life. Let’s talk about some of the missteps that even responsible savers can make.
Tax Free Toolkit
https://www.skyboxasset.com/blog
Thursday Sep 19, 2019
Is Playing The Blame Game Holding You Back Financially?
Thursday Sep 19, 2019
Thursday Sep 19, 2019
Have you ever had financial trouble? And we’re not just talking about the direst of situations like going bankrupt. Do you think a divorce is to blame for messing up your finances? Do you tend to think the system is rigged against the little guy? Did a former broker “do you wrong”? On today’s podcast, we’ll look at some of the common things that people might blame for their financial planning troubles. See if you identify with one of these. Are you pointing your finger in the right direction? We'll also answer a question from Tom about getting a good return on investments in retirement.
Tax Free Toolkit
https://www.skyboxasset.com/blog
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
3rd & 4th Quarter Planning To-Do List
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
Thursday Sep 05, 2019
As we get into the 2nd half of 2019, there are several planning items you might want to run a quick checkup on to make sure you’re still on the right financial track. Especially if you’re a retiree, or pre-retiree. Are you focusing on the right things? Listen to today’s podcast to find out. We'll also answer a question from Howard about dividend-paying stocks.
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