Today I’m wrapping up our retirement income series by talking about Dynamic Withdrawal Strategies . Dynamic strategies are designed to: Maximize retirement income Greatly lower the chance of running out of money Combat inflation and maintain purchasing power If you want to learn about dynamic withdrawal strategies, their pros & cons, and how to implement them, today's episode is for you. 👉 Click here to learn more about our Free Retirement Assessment To access the show notes for today's epi...
Aug 31, 2021•20 min•Ep. 124
Today I'm talking about immediate annuities and dividend stocks as potential retirement income solutions. Specifically, I'm sharing the what, why, and how behind each strategy. I'm also sharing their pros + cons. If you want to find out if annuities and dividends will solve your retirement paycheck puzzle, you're going to enjoy this episode! 👉 Click here to access show notes for this episode...
Aug 24, 2021•21 min•Ep. 123
Today I'm breaking down the 4% rule. Specifically, I'm sharing: A brief history of the rule Why the creator doesn't follow it The pros and cons I'm also sharing how you might take the current environment into consideration when using the 4% rule. If you want to understand the most popular retirement income strategy once and for all, this episode is for you. 👉 Click here to access show notes for this episode...
Aug 17, 2021•18 min•Ep. 122
Today I'm kicking off a multi-part series on creating a reliable income stream in retirement. To help set the stage for this series, Michael Kitces drops in to share why most retirees will NEVER draw down their portfolio. In fact, he shares how the 4% rule is more likely to quintuple wealth than deplete it over 30-years. If you're ready to learn everything you need to know about creating a retirement paycheck, this series is for you. 👉 Click here to access show notes for this episode...
Aug 10, 2021•16 min•Ep. 121
Today I'm talking about car ownership. Specifically, I'm sharing: The Total Lifetime Cost of Owning a Car How Buying New Can Cost the Same as Buying Used Why Leasing a Car Isn't Always the Wrong Decision I also let you in on a little secret about my personal approach to car ownership. 😲 If you want to better understand the true cost of owning a car (and hear my public confession!), today's episode is for you. 👉 Click here to access show notes for this episode...
Aug 03, 2021•12 min•Ep. 120
Today I'm talking about I-Bonds, a type of savings bond that some call "the best kept secret in America." Specifically, I'm sharing: What they are Why successful retirement savers might NOT be racing out to buy them Who they might be a good fit for If you're interested in learning about a safe investment designed to combat inflation, today's episode is for you.
Jul 27, 2021•13 min•Ep. 119
Today I'm responding to some constructive criticism I received from a listener. I'm also sharing my conversation with Steve Chen, host of The NewRetirement Podcast. Along with sharing a personal update on having three kids under age 5, we dig into: Tax planning opportunities + misconceptions What to do when you've saved more for retirement than you can spend Why people put off estate planning and how to take action Be sure to stick around to the end where we answer a few listener questions and c...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 118
Want to learn how to lower your tax bill + improve retirement success? Click Here to Get Your FREE Retirement & Tax Assessment --------------------------------------------- Today I’m tackling part two of our series on Long Term Care (LTC). Specifically, I’m breaking down three big things: The types of LTC insurance available (and the pros and cons of each!) Major pitfalls to avoid Vetted resources to help you take action If you want to understand how to maximize your dollars (and coverage!) ...
Jul 13, 2021•23 min•Ep. 117
Today I'm kicking off a two-part series on Long Term Care (LTC). In part one, I'm sharing: LTC statistics that don't often make headlines Why everyone (yes everyone!) needs a plan for LTC My 5-step process for determining if you can self-fund If Long Term Care is one of those financial planning items you STILL haven't tackled yet, this series is for you! 👉 Click here to access show notes for this episode...
Jul 06, 2021•16 min•Ep. 116
Today, guest host Jeremy Schneider talks about retirement accounts. Specifically, he shares why having all of your money locked up in them is a problem + how to access your funds early. He also answers a listener question about where to prioritize investing in a 403(b). If you invest in any type of retirement account (e.g., IRA, 401k, etc.), you don't want to miss his VERY last episode. 👉 Click here to access show notes for this episode (Including a unique Stay Wealthy discount code for Jeremy'...
Jun 29, 2021•21 min•Ep. 115
Today, guest host Jeremy Schneider explains why he removed oil and gold from his portfolio. In fact, he broke one of his cardinal rules of investing to do it! He also answers a listener's question about investing money that's being saved for a home down payment. If you're a retirement investor who is curious if gold or oil (a.k.a. commodities) belong in your portfolio, you're going to love this episode! 👉 Click here to access show notes for this episode...
Jun 22, 2021•23 min•Ep. 114
Today, guest host Jeremy Schneider breaks down the 5 most common arguments AGAINST index funds. Specifically, he shares how individual investors are impacted + his response as an index fund advocate. He also answers a listener question about paying off debt vs. investing. If you're a retirement saver who loves low-cost index funds as much as we do, today's episode is for you! 👉 Click here to access show notes for this episode...
Jun 15, 2021•24 min•Ep. 113
Today, guest host Jeremy Schneider takes a deep dive into the COVID-19 stock market crash of 2020. Specifically, he's talking about: What the trading circuit breaker is and why it exists How the length and severity of the COVID crash stacks up to other historical catastrophic events What retirement investors should consider going forward when reviewing their investments Jeremy also answers a listener's question about rent vs buy given sky-high real estate prices. If you're a retirement investor ...
Jun 08, 2021•26 min•Ep. 112
Today, guest host Jeremy Schneider covers three BIG topics: When market timing works How to invest a windfall of money What to do if you're afraid to invest in the stock market If you're a nervous retirement investor concerned about investing at market highs, this episode is for you! 👉 Click here to access show notes for this episode
Jun 01, 2021•24 min•Ep. 111
Learn how to: Lower your tax bill Optimize investments Improve retirement success Click Here to Get Your FREE Retirement Assessment --------------------------------------------- Today I'm sharing two simple tax planning tips. These tips will help you catch common errors we're finding on 2020 tax returns. I'm also sharing some fun (personal) news with our listeners! 😲 If you've filed your 2020 tax return and want to avoid any big surprises this year, today's episode is for you....
May 25, 2021•8 min•Ep. 110
Today we’re diving into ESG investing. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance. And because the world of ESG is messy and complicated, I asked Liz Simmie, co-founder of Honeytree Investment Management, to help us break it down. Liz is wildly knowledgeable about purpose driven investing and addresses three big questions in this episode: What is ESG investing (in plain English!) How retirement savers should approach fees when investing in ESG funds What is the most important...
May 18, 2021•37 min•Ep. 109
Want to learn how to lower your tax bill, optimize investments, and improve retirement success? Click to get your FREE Retirement Assessment ================================= Today I'm sharing my current thoughts on bitcoin. A special guest also drops by to share his point of view, including why bitcoin should NOT be used as a store of value. If you enjoyed last week’s interview and you’re craving to hear a different perspective, today's episode is for you. 👉 Click here to access show notes for...
May 11, 2021•24 min•Ep. 108
Today I’m joined by Isaiah Douglass, MBA, CFP®. Isaiah is wildly knowledgeable (and passionate!) about Bitcoin. He’s also very optimistic about its future. I have more questions than answers, so I brought him on the show to share his perspective + challenge my thinking. I asked him questions such as: Why should we trust that 10-years of Bitcoin data is sufficient? Is Bitcoin a speculative investment? What are the best-case and worst-case scenarios for Bitcoin? ...and more! If you’re wondering if...
May 04, 2021•52 min•Ep. 107
Today I’m joined by special guest, Lazetta Braxton, MBA, CFP®. It’s almost impossible to miss Lazetta these days! She’s been seen on NBC Nightly News , CNBC’s Closing Bell , and she’s a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal Financial Experts blog. Lazetta also co-wrote a new book titled “How I Invest My Money” which was illustrated by friend of the show, Carl Richards. In this conversation, we talk about: How I Invest My Money + Investing in Human Capital Lazetta’s “Go to Hell” fund Wha...
Apr 27, 2021•31 min•Ep. 106
A quick reminder that we're currently offering a FREE retirement & tax return analysis . Learn how to lower your tax bill, optimize investments, and improve retirement success. Click to learn more . ============================== Today I have a special episode for you. I’m sharing a sneak peek into an incredible new project launched by Tyrone Ross. (You don’t want to miss this.) I’m also joined by Caleb Silver, Editor in Chief for Investopedia.com . We talk about three big things: How he thi...
Apr 20, 2021•37 min•Ep. 105
Today I'm wrapping up our two-part series on robo-advisors. Specifically, I'm sharing THREE things: The pros and cons of using a robo-advisor Major pitfalls to watch out for How to choose the right one If you currently use a robo-advisor – or you’re considering one in the near future – this episode will help you better understand if it’s a good fit + how to avoid costly mistakes.
Apr 13, 2021•30 min•Ep. 104
The stock market has been screaming upwards for over 10 years. In fact, the S&P 500 just crossed 4,000! Many retirement savers are starting to get worried, thinking we must be due for a crash. Is it dangerous to invest at market highs? Should you wait for a correction before investing more money in stocks? What if you're retired? Should you be investing in stocks at all? If you've been asking yourself these same questions lately and feeling a bit nervous about the stock market, today's episo...
Apr 06, 2021•19 min
Today I'm kicking off a two-part series on robo-advisors by sharing: What a robo-advisor is (in plain English!) Why I argue they've been around since the 1920's Who they are and aren't a good fit for If you're a retirement saver who wants to learn more about these low-cost investing solutions + if they live up to the hype, this episode is for you.
Mar 30, 2021•19 min•Ep. 103
Today I'm talking about Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). Specifically, I'm sharing: What an NFT is (in plain English!) Why they are so valuable If this is an asset class retirement savers should take seriously If you want to know why pixelated drawings and 3-second video clips are trading hands for millions of dollars + what to make of this investing craze, today's episode is for you.
Mar 23, 2021•13 min•Ep. 102
Today I'm sharing 3 of my favorite portfolio analytics tools for retirement investors. I’m also using these tools to provide an update on some of the crazy things happening in the stock market right now. So if you’re ready to learn how you can use tech to better understand what you’re investing in, today’s episode is for you. To learn more about our FREE retirement & tax return analysis , visit www.freeretirementassessment.com ....
Mar 16, 2021•20 min•Ep. 101
Today I'm tackling three listener questions with my good friend, Roger Whitney: Why you don't have to invest in ESG stocks to make an impact How to replenish your emergency fund (+ how much cash is too much)? How to process retirement account withdrawals if you're trying to stay in the 12% tax bracket If you want to hear our answers to these great (and common!) retirement + investing questions, this episode is for you.
Mar 09, 2021•27 min•Ep. 100
Today I’m sharing my 3 favorite tech tools for retirement savers...that have nothing to do with money! Why? Because if technology can improve your life, save time, and help you become more efficient, you’ll have more time to spend on improving your financial plan :) Be sure to stay until the end because I’m sharing a few bonus tech tools as well! Even if you don’t consider yourself tech-savvy, I promise you’ll learn something new and easy to adopt that will make your life better...or at least mo...
Mar 02, 2021•17 min•Ep. 99
Today I'm answering a great question from one of our listeners: "Are we in a stock market bubble?" ~Nancy K., Minnesota In this episode, I share: What a bubble is How to measure stock market valuations My answer to answer to Nancy's question! So if you're a retirement investor concerned about current stock market levels, you're going to love today's episode.
Feb 23, 2021•7 min•Ep. 98
Today I’m wrapping up our mini-series on Portfolio Rebalancing. Specifically, I'm sharing the 5 biggest pitfalls to watch out for. Why? Because making just one of these mistakes could wipe away the benefits of rebalancing entirely. So before you process your next rebalance (or let a computer handle it!), tune in to learn what they are and how to avoid them.
Feb 16, 2021•21 min•Ep. 97
Today I'm kicking off a 2-part series on Portfolio Rebalancing. In part one, I'm sharing: What portfolio rebalancing is How and where it fits into your retirement plan The top 4 benefits of a systematic rebalancing process If you want to learn how a simple rebalancing plan can boost long-term investment returns, you're going to love this episode.
Feb 09, 2021•16 min•Ep. 96
