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Retirement Coffee Talk

Charisse Riverswww.zinniawealth.com

Retirement Coffee Talk is the ultimate podcast for anyone seeking financial insights on retirement planning. Join Charisse Rivers, the founder and president of Zinnia Wealth Management, for a blend of fun and informative discussions on the latest financial trends and the keys to achieving a fulfilling retirement.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just beginning your financial journey, Retirement Coffee Talk is your go-to. Tune in weekly and empower yourself to make confident financial decisions for a secure and fulfilling retirement.

💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!

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Episodes

Four Options for How to Use Your 401(k)

Cash it out, roll it over, convert it. Your 401(k) has a number of options in retirement. What are the pros and cons of each one? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 16, 202410 min

Tax Talk: IRAs, 401(k)s, and more

On this week's show: Your IRA: How does it help your tax picture and how many should you have? Is it possible to be TOO conservative with your investments? Is the recent market pullback a signal of recession? 4 options for your 401(k). The pros and cons of Medicare Advantage plans. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube ! See omn...

Apr 15, 202451 min

Ask Charisse: Being Smart About Taking Money Out of Your 401(k)

In our Ask Charisse segment, we talk about taking money out of your IRA or 401(k). Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 10, 20246 min

Our response to: Retirement is stupid!

On this week's show: One conservative talk show host declared that "Retirement is Stupid". We have another viewpoint. You think airline baggage fees are bad? Take a closer look at the financial industry. Suzi Orman talks Social Security and capital gains, but her advice could point you toward trouble. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn a...

Apr 08, 202452 min

Let’s dump the idea of working forever | Figuring out your Social Security strategy | Building your retirement paycheck | Warren Buffett’s 5/25 Rule

On this week's show: 92% of us are retired by age 75. Can we get you retired earlier? Answering your Social Security questions. You know your paycheck now, what is your paycheck in retirement? Warren Buffett wants you to make a list for retirement. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Apr 04, 202451 min

No pension, no problem. Let’s build one!

Most of us love the idea of a monthly pension check in retirement. Yet few of us have one. If you don’t have an employer pension, have you discussed a personal pension? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 02, 202410 min

Should you plan retirement as an optimist or a pessimist?

Some people plan for retirement focusing on everything that could go wrong. Some people plan hoping the stock market is going to return 10% every year. Should you be a pessimist, optimist, or realist? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 26, 20247 min

The Government wants to eliminate the 401(k)!

Most of us save most of our retirement money in a 401(k). Yet two articles popped up this week saying the Government wants to get rid of the 401(k) in less than 10 years. Why? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 12, 202427 min

Could this 401(k) idea change retirement?

One of the big challenges of a 401(k) is the lack of a pension-like paycheck in retirement. IBM thinks they may have found the answer. Could it work for you? OR could you do this yourself? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 05, 202413 min

A Retirement Lesson from Tom Selleck

In this episode of Retirement Coffee Talk Podcast: How do you develop income with your 401(k)? IBM thinks they have the answer. Kevin O’Leary has an eye-popping number we need to save for retirement. What can we learn about retirement from Tom Selleck? The biggest “tax misses” in retirement planning. How to fill the income gap when you don’t have enough. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia...

Feb 27, 202452 min

Is the 401(k) getting any better?

The 401(k) comes up short in a lot of ways. No income, limited choices, poor performance. Charisse shares ways to overcome some of these problems. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 13, 202410 min

2024 is the peak of baby boom retirement

On this week's show: 12 thousand people will turn 65 every day in 2024. Are you ready for retirement? Has the 401(k) made any improvements in the last few years? Do you have to “lock up” your money in retirement? The changes in retirement laws in 2024. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube ! See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Feb 10, 202450 min

The Hot Stove Lesson of Your 401(k)

Your mom told you not to touch the hot stove or you’ll get burned. The government and the financial industry are trying to use the same lesson with your 401(k). Is it good advice? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 06, 20247 min

Is there a financial crisis coming?

On this week's podcast: When the talking heads say there is a financial crisis coming, what does that mean? Taxes in retirement are different than taxes in your working years. How often should you rebalance? The Government wants you to treat your 401(k) like a hot stove. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 03, 202451 min

Are you about to get a love letter from the IRS?

If you decided to take advantage of the higher interest rates with a CD or other product in 2023, look for a form in the mail soon from the IRS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 01, 20248 min

Helpful Tax Moves You May Not Know About

Charisse provides insights on lesser-known aspects of taxes, plus: Should you invest in the new Bitcoin ETF? Is the 60/40 portfolio back? A prediction the market will lose 50 to 60% in 2024. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 25, 202451 min

Four moves that can help you reduce your tax bill

Did you know you can get an extra deduction just for being 65? Charisse has other tips that she says her clients miss that they (and you) need to know about. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 23, 20249 min

3 Burning Topics on Minds of Retirees

In today's episode, Charisse addresses 3 big retirement concerns: Boomers and Millennials differ wildly on how much money will make them happy. Where do you stand? Can a 401(k) alone fund a 25-year retirement? Another year, another check to the IRS. Will this be your story in retirement? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube ! S...

Jan 16, 202450 min

How will the financial stories of 2023 unfold in 2024?

In this episode, we look at interest rates, the Fed, markets, regional banks, The Magnificent 7's and more. Learn what's in store for 2024. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 09, 202451 min

Can you retire without long-term care insurance? The answer may be yes!

Long-term care insurance is expensive, but the cost of a long-term care event can be outrageous . What are the coverage options and at what point can you fund it out of pocket? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 02, 202410 min

Florida shows up big on the "Best Places to Retire" list!

Charisse provides valuable insights for those considering a move to Florida. There's great weather and quality of life, but there is one thing Florida offers that many states don’t. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 26, 20237 min

Are CDs, I-Bonds, Treasuries, and annuities too high maintenance?

When you use financial products that have terms like 3 months, 6 months, or a year…you are constantly making decisions. Is this a turn off to retirees’ or does it make them more engaged? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 19, 20239 min

Your checklist 5 years before retirement

They call it “The Retirement Red Zone.” It’s what you should be aware of 5 years before retirement and the first 5 years in retirement. Charisse walks through what it is to “do the math” on your retirement. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 12, 202313 min

Has Dave Ramsey gone off the rails?

Recently, respected financial radio host Dave Ramsey suggested you can have an 8% pull on your money in retirement. Charisse finds a lot that could go wrong here. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 05, 20239 min

How fees can eat up your retirement money

Most of the places where you are saving for retirement like 401(k)s, Mutual Funds, stocks, bonds, etc have fees. The financial industry makes them hard to find. Is there a way to cut down on these fees and put more of that money in your pocket? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Nov 28, 202321 min

What the history of taxes tells us about our future

Imagine a 90% tax bracket. It may sound crazy, but it happened not that long ago. What is your strategy for your tax infested 401(k) if taxes go up again? Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 21, 202314 min

Alternatives to the 60/40 Portfolio

When stocks and bonds are both down, the classic Wall Street 60/40 portfolio doesn’t work. Learn about the Zinnia Wealth alternative: The 40-30-20-10 portfolio . Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 14, 202317 min

Four Things You Need to Consider Before Retirement

There are many aspects that go into retirement planning, but not all of them pertain to your investments. Where will you live? How will your healthcare be covered? Will you continue to work part-time? How do you generate the income you need for the retirement you want? Charisse goes in depth on all of these. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , Lin...

Nov 07, 202318 min

Is part of your retirement plan experiencing a 2008?

Many of us have used the Wall Street default mix of 60% stocks and 40% bonds. That idea has work well for many years…until now. Like this episode? Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management : Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and YouTube ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 31, 202314 min

Using your 401k in retirement

For many of us, our 401(k) will be our biggest asset in retirement. How do you protect it, grow it, and pull income from it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 20239 min
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