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 Feb 17, 2022
How Children Become Part Of The Retirement Discussion
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
If you have kids, often they come up in the discussion when you’re talking about your retirement plans. Let’s talk about some of the ways those discussions play out, the role your advisor should play in navigating these conversations, and the overall impact on you and your family’s financial goals.
Show Notes & Info:
Schedule A Call With Scott: http://talktoscott.com/
Tax Free Toolkit: https://5p7b1gdm.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Skybox Website: https://www.skyboxasset.com
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
How “The Great Resignation” Could Impact You Or A Loved One’s Retirement
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Droves of workers are retiring early or taking a break from work as they change career paths. It’s become known as The Great Resignation. On this episode, we’ll highlight some of the key takeaways of a recent Forbes article and explore a lot of the impacts on retirement planning from across different age groups in the wake of this massive workplace shift that’s underway.
Show Notes & Info:
Schedule A Call With Scott: http://talktoscott.com/
Tax Free Toolkit: https://5p7b1gdm.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Skybox Website: https://www.skyboxasset.com
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
22 Money Resolutions for 2022, Part 2
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
You might not be able to follow through on all 22 of these resolutions, but implement even just a few of these and you’ll be well on your way to a more prosperous financial life in the coming year. We'll cover 12-22 on this episode.
Show Notes & Info:
Schedule A Call With Scott: http://talktoscott.com/
Tax Free Toolkit: https://5p7b1gdm.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Skybox Website: https://www.skyboxasset.com
Call: 888-742-0111
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
22 Money Resolutions for 2022, Part 1
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
You might not be able to follow through on all 22 of these resolutions, but implement even just a few of these and you’ll be well on your way to a more prosperous financial life in the coming year. We'll cover 1-11 on this episode.
Show Notes & Info:
Schedule A Call With Scott: http://talktoscott.com/
Tax Free Toolkit: https://5p7b1gdm.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Skybox Website: https://www.skyboxasset.com
Call: 888-742-0111
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Handling Unreasonable Requests
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Certainly, none of our podcast listeners would be guilty of making unreasonable requests, but let’s talk about some of the unreasonable requests we hear from others in the financial world. We’ll explore what makes them unreasonable and what proper expectations look like instead.
Show Notes & Info:
Schedule A Call With Scott: http://talktoscott.com/
Tax Free Toolkit: https://5p7b1gdm.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Skybox Website: https://www.skyboxasset.com
Call: 888-742-0111
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Quit Cutting Corners In Your Financial Plan
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Let’s look at the ways that some people try to cut corners in their retirement planning…
Show Notes & Info:
Schedule A Call With Scott: http://talktoscott.com/
Tax Free Toolkit: https://5p7b1gdm.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Skybox Website: https://www.skyboxasset.com
Call: 888-742-0111
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Risk Averse: Explaining The Buzzword
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Have you heard someone say they’re risk averse? Do you know what it really means in the context of the financial world? We’ll explore this important buzzword on today’s show and explain why it’s so important to have a good grip on just how risk averse you are.
Show Notes & Info:
Schedule A Call With Scott: http://talktoscott.com/
Tax Free Toolkit: https://5p7b1gdm.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Skybox Website: https://www.skyboxasset.com
Call: 888-742-0111
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Tax Consequences: Pros & Cons of Various Account Types
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Different types of accounts have different tax consequences. Let’s talk about those advantages and disadvantages in different types of accounts and how you can use them (or not) in retirement planning.
Show Notes & Info:
Schedule A Call With Scott: http://talktoscott.com/
Tax Free Toolkit: https://5p7b1gdm.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Skybox Website: https://www.skyboxasset.com
Call: 888-742-0111
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
The Financial Mistakes Couples Make
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Getting husbands and wives on the same page with their retirement plan can often be a challenge. Let’s talk about some of the things that couples often mess up.
Show Notes & Info:
Schedule A Call With Scott: http://talktoscott.com/
Tax Free Toolkit: https://5p7b1gdm.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Skybox Website: https://www.skyboxasset.com
Call: 888-742-0111
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Putting Off Important Decisions
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Let’s talk about some of the financial matters that people tend to push off to a later date. Is it good or bad to put these things off? Or does it depend on the situation?
Show Notes & Info:
Schedule A Call With Scott: http://talktoscott.com/
Tax Free Toolkit: https://5p7b1gdm.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Skybox Website: https://www.skyboxasset.com
Call: 888-742-0111









