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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.

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Episodes

4 Things People Want to Know from Their Financial Advisor Right Now

When markets get volatile, people want to know how to “stop the drop” and these four questions for the future. 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 01, 20258 min

Where to Pull Retirement Income from When the Markets are Falling | 70% of Retirees Wish They had Done THIS | Dealing With a Lump Sum Pension | 4 Questions People Ask When Seeing a Financial Advisor

On this episode: Should your retirement income always come from the same place? Avoiding one of the biggest retirement mistakes. Many people who take a lump sum pension are out of money in 5 years. The main questions people are asking their financial advisors right 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/...

Mar 29, 202549 min

Is Dave Ramsey Steering You Wrong on Social Security?

When you take Social Security is an important decision. Dave Ramsey has an opinion that may or may not be right for you. 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 25, 202510 min

Protecting your retirement account from a recession | Can you retiree or do you really have to work one more year? | Dave Ramsey has foot in mouth disease…again!

On this episode: Is this market event short, or long term? Doing the math on your retirement date. Dave Ramsey has helped a lot of people get out of debt, but his advice on Social security is a little suspect. 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 22, 202550 min

What does Tony Robbins have against your 401(k)?

Your 401(k) has been a good savings vehicle, but using it in retirement can be tricky. How do you work around the lack of income and tax 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....

Mar 18, 202510 min

What is going on in the stock market? Is it going to get worse? | Why is Tony Robbins beating up 401(k)s? | There’s a new annuity option in some 401(k)s. Is it worth looking at? | How do we deal with the possible cut back in Social Security?

On this week's episode: What’s next for the stock market? How your 401(k) comes up short in retirement. The first annuities are popping up in 401(k)s. What if your Social Security check gets cut by 25%? 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 15, 202552 min

Interview with Ryan Stewart of McKenney Chiropractic Center

Most of us have dealt with back pain. It could be an incident or ongoing. What’s new in the Chiropractic area to help and how do we avoid problems in the future? 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 11, 202528 min

Are We Seeing Signs of a 2025 Market Correction? | Finding Your Sweet Spot for Social Security | Why is This a Great Time for an IRA-to-Roth Conversion? | Chiropractor Ryan Stewart Joins Us to Talk About Dealing with Back Pain

On this episode: The headlines have gone negative about the 2025 stock market. Should you be concerned? Trying to unlock the code of when to start Social Security. Is this the Golden Age of IRA-to-Roth conversions? 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 08, 202554 min

Is Your Financial Advisor the Right Fit for You?

Just because the chef wears a white smock doesn’t make them a great cook. Just because your financial advisor says they do retirement planning doesn’t make them proficient at it. 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 04, 202510 min

Is the Advice from Financial Celebrities Worth Anything?

On this episode of Retirement Coffee Talk, we look at advice from Kevin O’Leary, Mark Cuban, and Suze Orman. Is there anything here you can use? 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 01, 202553 min

6 Reasons People Avoid Financial Advisors

Only 25% of people use a financial advisor. What are the reasons the other 75% are hung up on? 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 25, 202516 min

Is the Stock Market Getting Too Risky? | Is Now the Time to Reevaluate Your Portfolio? | Could You Really Get 1.5 Million in Social Security? | When is the Best Time for an IRA-to-Roth Conversion?

On this week's show: Is this a time to dial back your retirement account risk level? What is the average Social Security check? Three times when a IRA-to-Roth Conversion makes sense. 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 22, 202555 min

Why are People Delaying Retirement? | RMDs: What You Need to Know | Now Might Be the Time for a Roth Conversion

On this week's episode: Do you have “one more year” syndrome? Everything you need to know about Required Minimum Distributions An IRA-to-Roth Conversion may help you save big in retirement taxes. 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 18, 202535 min

Is Your Health Putting Your Retirement at Risk? - Part 2

Physician Assistant Rob Main joins us for the second part of our talk about health concerns in retirement including diabetes, weight loss, Ozempic and the new use of AI in healthcare. 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 ! Learn more about Rob Main of Rob Main Health & Wellness See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Feb 15, 202519 min

Something New in 401(k)s That Some Like, But Others Don't | Don't Be Bad Santa When Giving Money to Your Kids | The Top 3 Reasons People Don't Spend Money in Retirement

On this episode: Pros and cons of target date funds. The implications of inheriting IRAs. The importance of being prepared for market volatility. Overcoming hesitations about retirement spending. 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 11, 202527 min

Is Your Health Putting Your Retirement at Risk? - Part 1

Are you aware of how your health can impact your retirement finances? Charisse Rivers explores the crucial connection between managing health and protecting wealth, as she chats with Rob Main of Rob Main Health and Wellness. Charisse & Rob delve into the benefits of concierge and direct primary care services, emphasizing their role in ensuring timely and comprehensive medical care. By addressing health issues early, these services can help prevent costly medical emergencies, ultimately safeg...

Feb 08, 202525 min

The Number One Question People are Asking About Their 401(k)

You may have heard your 401(k) can become a “Tax Time Bomb” in retirement. How can you avoid it? 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 04, 202512 min

Has your 401(k) accidently become a “Tech Fund?” | Currently THIS is the number one question for financial advisors | Is it time to move to bonds? | When your business is your retirement plan

On this week's show: The Tech Sector has been driving the market for over two years. Are you over weighted in tech stocks? Preparing your 401(k) for retirement. Are bonds back in favor? Selling your business to fund 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....

Feb 01, 202550 min

How much will an IRA-to-Roth Conversion save you?

Pay the taxes now or pay the taxes later. What makes sense for your IRA and 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....

Jan 28, 202511 min

What can gift cards teach us about retirement? | When your CD comes due, what’s next for your money? | One advisor who says 100% risk before AND IN retirement

On this week's show: Those unused gift cards in your wallet or purse have something in common with your retirement portfolio. There are 7 Trillion dollars in CDs and Money Markets. Where should you put your money now? Everyone says lower your stock market risk in retirement. We found one advisor that completely disagrees. Is he crazy? 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 :...

Jan 25, 202553 min

When is the worst time to see a financial advisor?

Everyone seems to ask “When is the BEST time to see a financial advisor?" Today we flip that around. When is the WORST time to see a financial advisor? 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 21, 202510 min

Should a change in President have you worried about the Market? | Don't have a pension? Can you create your own? | The Top 8 things you can do to get ready for retirement | Many people are wrong about how social security works | What does ice cream have to do with retirement planning?

On this week's show: As Inauguration Day approaches, what does history show us about the market after a new president is elected? Developing your own personal pension. 8 things to check off your list before retirement. A survey shows that many people have a misconception about Social Security benefits. 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 ...

Jan 18, 202552 min

Is it Possible to Save Too Much in Your 401(k)?

There may come a time near retirement where you should switch from your employer 401(k) to something else. When and 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....

Jan 14, 202511 min

Never walk out the door without THIS from your financial advisor

A new study shows many people are not getting this most important planning tool from their financial advisor. Don’t let this happen to you. Plus: What happens when you ask Charisse for a second opinion on your current financial plan? 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 11, 202554 min

The Top 5 Things People Miss When They Do Their Own Retirement Planning

Retirement planning is more than just investments. Do you have the knowledge to deal with taxes, Medicare, and Social Security? We’ll discuss the big 5 that people miss. 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 07, 202510 min

Where do you put your retirement money in 2025? | The #1 reason people sought out a financial advisor in 2024 | If you try to DIY your retirement, here are the top 5 things people usually miss

On this week's show: Should the change in interest rates, the economy and the White House have you changing your retirement strategy? Is moving money from an IRA to a Roth a good idea for your retirement? The Top 5 Things people neglect if they try to do retirement planning alone. 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 omny...

Jan 04, 202554 min

Interview with Marion County Fire and Rescue Chief James Banta

Charisse Rivers helps people everyday protect their money for retirement. She also has an interest in the people who are protecting our way of life in Marion County. Today she highlights Marion County Fire and Rescue Chief James Banta. 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 31, 202422 min

Interview with Ocala Police Chief Mike Balken

Charisse Rivers helps people build a better life with retirement planning. She also has a vested interest in making life better in Ocala. Today she highlights the efforts of Ocala Police Chief Mike Balken. 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 28, 202437 min

What’s more important in retirement, protection, or growth?

Going through a 20-year retirement without growing your money would be difficult. But losing the money in a market crash could be devastating. Protection or growth: How do you choose? 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 24, 20246 min

Finding the Right Balance Between Protection and Growth in Retirement | Is cash still king? | Should you jump in on the Trump Bump?

On this week's show: Where is your priority with your retirement money? Protection or growth? How much cash should you have on the sidelines? There is a lot of optimism about the stock market in 2025. Should you invest in it? 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 21, 202455 min
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