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How to Retire on Time

Kedrec Wealthkedrec.com
Welcome to How to Retire on Time, a show that answers your questions about all things retirement, including income, taxes, Social Security, healthcare, and more. This show is an extension of the book How to Retire on Time, which you can grab today on Amazon or by going to www.howtoretireontime.com. This show is intended for those within 10 years of their target retirement date or for those are are currently retired and are concerned about their ability to stay retired.
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Episodes

Common Risks Many Retirees Miss

“Hey Mike, what are some common risks you believe many retirees do not account for when they retire?” Discover common risks many retirees miss because they don’t know the right questions to ask. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Nov 11, 202424 minEp. 76

How Does Your Spending Change When You Retire?

“Hey Mike, how do you figure out how much you will spend in retirement?” Discover how to figure out how much you may end up spending when you retire. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Nov 08, 202410 minEp. 75

How to Vet the Quality of Your Current Fixed-Indexed Annuities

“Hey Mike, how do I know if I have a good annuity or a bad annuity?” Don’t fall for the growth of the income benefit. Discover why looking at the cash value growth may be more important and what to do if you find yourself with an uncompetitive annuity. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Nov 07, 202417 minEp. 74

The Basics on Structuring Your Business Before the Sale

“Hey Mike, I’m about to sell my business and have no idea how to convert the sale into a retirement plan. What should I do?” Discover a few tax strategies to consider before you put your business up for sale. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Nov 06, 20249 minEp. 73

When it Makes Sense to Pay Off Your Mortgage When You Retire

“Hey Mike, should I pay off my mortgage before I retire?” Discover when it makes sense to pay off your mortgage when you retire and when it doesn’t make sense. The answer may surprise you. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Nov 05, 202411 minEp. 72

The Election May Affect the Economy Less Than You Think

“Hey Mike, I’m concerned about the election. Do you have any thoughts?” Discover Mike’s opinion on why the election may affect the economy less than you think. Remember, all businesses will try to grow, regardless of the winner of the election. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Nov 04, 20248 minEp. 71

How to Change Your Senior Healthcare Plan During Open Enrollment

“Hey Mike, I have already signed up for a new Medicare plan but might want to change it. Can you do that and if so, how do you do that?” Discover the in’s and out’s of exploring and adjusting your Senior Healthcare plans during open-enrollment season. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Nov 01, 20247 minEp. 70

How to Prepare for the Potential Decrease in Social Security Benefits

“Hey Mike, what strategies can you implement to help prepare for a possible drop in Social Security benefits?” Discover what you can do now in preparation for the potential decrease in Social Security benefits. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Oct 31, 202410 minEp. 69

The Difference Between Social Security, Pensions, and Annuities

“Hey Mike, can you break down the differences between Social Security, a pension, and an annuity?” Listen to an honest comparison of Social Security, pensions, and annuities, when it makes sense, and how they can affect your tax planning. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Oct 30, 202413 minEp. 68

When Healthcare Can Become a Tax Problem

“Hey Mike, can you explain how picking a Medicare plan can affect my taxes? I don’t believe that’s a true statement.” Discover some commonly missed pitfalls in retirement when it comes to healthcare and taxes. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Oct 29, 20249 minEp. 67

Why No One Can Claim to Have a Riskless Retirement

“Hey Mike, how do you plan so you don’t run out of money?” Discover the reality of retirement planning and how you can’t not take risks. This episode covers various ways to approach your retirement in an effort to decrease risk while maintaining lifestyle flexibility for the future. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Oct 28, 202412 minEp. 66

What You Should Expect When You First Start Talking With a Financial Professional

“Hey Mike, I’ve never worked with a financial professional before. What should I expect?” Discover potential red flags you can identify in the first appointment and what a first appointment should look like. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Oct 25, 202417 minEp. 65

Four Things to Consider if You Are in Your 40s and Saving for Retirement

“Hey Mike, I’m in my 40s and trying to prepare for retirement. What tips would you give someone in my position?” Discover what can do to help you have more investment options and potentially be more strategic in the growth of your assets as you prepare to retire on time. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Oct 24, 20249 minEp. 61

Investments and Products to Consider as Interest Rates Go Down

“Hey Mike, with interest rates going down and savings, CDs, and bonds going down with it, where should I go for protection with better growth potential?” Discover various investments and products that offer principal protection and growth potential, and their associated benefits and detriments. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Oct 23, 202410 minEp. 63

How a Trigger Rate Works Within Fixed-Indexed Annuities

“Hey Mike, I was pitched an annuity with something called a trigger rate. What is that, and is it worth it?” Discover the nuance found within fixed-indexed annuities and their cash value growth potential. Remember, there’s no such thing as a perfect investment, product, or strategy. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Oct 22, 202411 minEp. 62

What You Need to Know About Open Enrollment

“Hey Mike, it’s Open Enrollment season for senior benefits. What should we know before we review our options?” Discover conflicts of interests, potential tax problems and more when it comes to your senior healthcare plans and open enrollment season this year. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Oct 21, 202412 minEp. 64

Tips on How to Structure the Sale of Your Business

“Hey Mike, how do you go through the process of selling a business?” Discover the steps you may want to take before you put your business up for sale so you can potentially get more money out of the sale. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Oct 18, 202412 minEp. 60

Ways to Take Your 401k and Transform it Into a Retirement Plan

“Hey Mike, I’m having a hard time understanding how income works in retirement. I don’t have a pension. Can you explain how people generate income in retirement and why they pick certain strategies?” Discover the benefits and detriments of various income strategies that you can implement from your 401k when you retire. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Oct 17, 202414 minEp. 59

Why Many People Become Depressed in Retirement

“Hey Mike, I’m retired and going crazy. What should I do?” Discover how to design your retirement lifestyle to help you feel happy and fulfilled. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Oct 16, 202410 minEp. 58

How to Navigate Picking the Right Senior Healthcare Plan

“Hey Mike, I’m 65 and looking at my healthcare options. What do you recommend?” Discover the difference between traditional senior healthcare, supplement plans, and advantage plans and how they also can play a role in your tax planning. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Oct 15, 202416 minEp. 57

Why Year-End Tax Planning Should Be More Than IRA to Roth Conversions

“Hey Mike, how do you do year-end tax planning? Discover why there’s more to do at the end of the year than figure out how much you want to convert from IRA assets to Roth assets. Year-end tax planning may also include gifting planning, healthcare planning, and income planning for the next year. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Oct 14, 202412 minEp. 56

The Basics of the Bucket Strategy in Retirement

“Hey Mike, what do you think about the bucket strategy?” Discover how the bucket strategy works when it comes to your retirement income so you can determine if it is right for you or not. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Oct 11, 202410 minEp. 55

The Problem with AUM Fees When You Buy and Hold

“Hey Mike, I’m having a hard time understanding fees. I am paying my current advisor 1%. All of the mutual funds he has recommended have fees as well. Is this normal?” Get Mike’s not-so-common opinion on advisory fees. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Oct 10, 20248 minEp. 54

A High-Level Overview of Various Investments and Products

“Hey Mike, can you give a generic rundown of different investments and when they should be used?” Enjoy a high-level discussion of various investments and products, their benefits and detriments, and when you may include them in your portfolio. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Oct 09, 202429 minEp. 53

Various Ways to Take Your 401K and Turn it Into A Retirement Income Plan

“Hey Mike, I’m struggling with understanding how to generate income from my 401(k). Can you break down your steps and strategies?” Discover some of the basic ways you can turn your 401(k) into a retirement income strategy. Hint: there are more ways to generate income in retirement than lifetime income streams from annuities. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Oct 08, 20249 minEp. 52

Ways to Invest in Real Estate (Based on Age and Experience)

“Hey Mike, what is the best way to invest in real estate for retirement income?” Discover various ways to add real estate to your portfolio and why your age and real estate experience may play a factor in your decision. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Oct 07, 20247 minEp. 51

Why Suitability Questionnaires May Not Be Enough

“Hey Mike, I feel like I am taking too much risk but keep getting reassured that I am fine. Can you expand on how to self-assess the appropriate amount of risk a person should take?” Discover why taking a suitability intake questionnaire may not be enough and what you can do to help find the right risk balance in your portfolio. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Oct 04, 20249 minEp. 50

Understanding the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Indexed Universal Life Insurance in Retirement

“Hey Mike, I’ve been reading about indexed-universal life insurance and how it can be a tax-efficient income stream in retirement. I can’t find the downside. What am I missing?” Discover the benefits and detriments of indexed universal life insurance when it comes to your retirement plan. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Oct 03, 202421 minEp. 49

How Often Should You Rebalance Your Portfolio

“Hey Mike, how often should a person review and rebalance their portfolio?” Join Mike and David as they discuss when it may make sense to rebalance and when it may make sense to leave your portfolio alone. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Oct 02, 20246 minEp. 48

Breaking Down Retirement Savings Plans for Self-Employed Individuals

“Hey Mike, how should self-employed people save for retirement? For example, should we fund SEP-IRAs? SIMPLE IRAs? It’s a bit confusing, at least for me.“ Discover different ways you can save for retirement if you are a small business owner. Text your questions to 913-363-1234. Request Your Wealth Analysis by going to www.yourwealthanalysis.com.

Oct 01, 202412 minEp. 47
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