Unlocking Your Financial Future

How do I handle finances in a second marriage? Should I cash out my old life insurance policies? Is the Rule of 100 a good thing? Let’s dive into the mailbag and answer these and other questions.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.baschrock-fg.com/podcast/ep-52-mailbag-second-marriages-life-insurance-and-the-rule-of-100/     What we discuss on this show:  1:37 – F...

We all want to live a long life, but that can be risky financially. On this week’s episode of Unlocking Your Financial Future, Ben explains the risks and why it’s an awkward conversation to have with clients.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.baschrock-fg.com/podcast/ep-51-why-living-long-can-be-risky-financially/     What we discuss on this episode:  1:51 – Off-...

You’ve heard advice about how to improve your finances and prepare for retirement, but what about mistakes? On this week’s episode of Unlocking Your Financial Future, Ben shares five ways you could be ruining your retirement.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.baschrock-fg.com/podcast/ep-50-5-ways-to-ruin-retirement/     What we discuss on this episode:  2:37 - Tr...

Today we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the show but bringing on the backbone of the operation, Kaitlin Schrock. What’s it like to work with your spouse? That’s the number one question Ben and Kaitlin get. On this week’s episode of Unlocking Your Financial Future, get to know more about Kaitlin and how she keeps the family business organized and running smoothly.   Read more and get additio...

If you visit a financial advisor, how complex should your plan be? Is a one-page plan too simple? Is a 50- to 100-page plan too much? We’ll explain how much detail you should expect in your financial plan.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.baschrock-fg.com/podcast/ep-48-how-complex-should-your-financial-plan-be/     On today's show:  2:48 – What’s the typical ran...

When the market crashes, it’s normal to feel panicked. But we’re here to help you build confidence and get through these tough times with a five-step market crash survival guide.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.baschrock-fg.com/?p=2068&preview=true     On today's show:  1:23 – Poll: Americans want to prioritize financial planning 4:37 – Know how much risk you a...

It’s a somber topic that no one likes to think about, but it’s important to have a financial plan in place if your spouse dies. Our team can help you with those sensitive, difficult conversations so money is the least of your worries if your loved one passes away.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.baschrock-fg.com/podcast/ep-46-handling-finances-after-the-death-o...

Meet our team’s newest financial advisor, Dan Oaklief. Find out how he has reenergized and motivated our team and how he’ll be helping our clients.    Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.baschrock-fg.com/podcast/ep-45-meet-our-new-advisor-dan-oaklief/     On today's show: 3:40 – Meet Dan Oaklief 4:30 – Guiding clients through a very rocky financial year 6:04 – What w...

If your estate plans include leaving behind a money to your children, should you tell them about it ahead of time or make it a surprise? There are arguments for both sides and we’ll share some of our guidance on that topic. Plus, we’ll cover annuities, retirement income, trusts, and investment strategy on this mailbag edition.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://www.ba...

Have you ever plugged your financial info to a website and gotten a retirement projection? As technology improves, how much can you trust these bots? Ben tried it for himself and got surprising results. We’ll share those plus talk about how useful these bots can be for planning.   Check out The Washington Post bot here:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/business/retirement-planning-bot...

Being mentally ready to retire and financially ready are two completely different things. You might be prepared to call it a career but does your financial situation match your readiness? Let’s look at four milestones that might indicate you’re in a position to retire. Have you hit all these yet?   Read more and get additional financial resources here:  https://www.baschrock-fg.com/podcast/ep-42-4...

The turbulence of 2020 might have you questioning just how close you are to retirement. That’s a common feeling for many people but today we’ll share a story about a client that came in without much confidence in retiring and left with the plan to quit working in three months.   Read more and get additional financial resources here:  https://www.baschrock-fg.com/podcast/ep-40-retirement-projection...

It’s time to answer your questions once again on the podcast. Today we’ll cover, retirement projections, proper diversification, how much you’ll need for retirement, a surprise inheritance, and working while earning Social Security.   Read more and get additional financial resources here:  https://www.baschrock-fg.com/podcast/ep-40-retirement-projections-diversification-other-mailbag-questions/  ...

If you’re like most people, you probably have some financial accounts that you haven’t paid much attention to recently. The statements are just collecting dust in your file cabinet, but they might actually be hidden gems that could be put to much better use. We’re going to talk about ways to re-purpose those old accounts for better returns.   Read more and get additional financial resources:  http...

Dave Ramsey has become one of the leading names and brands in finance and for good reason. The advice he gives benefits a lot of people across the country but is all that guidance applicable to you? Let’s look at his most popular teachings and determine how much we agree with.   Read more and get additional financial resources here:  https://www.baschrock-fg.com/podcast/ep-38-should-you-be-wary-of...

We spend most of the time on this show talking about financial planning topics, but we thought it would be beneficial for a lot of people if we talked about how everyone has been doing. From our own office to the clients we’ve been keeping in touch with, find out how others are dealing with quarantine and what they’ve been doing to keep busy.   Read more and get additional financial resources:  ht...

Your nest egg means everything to your retirement and you want to protect it through the difficult times. On this mailbag edition of the show, we address concerns about navigating turbulent times while protecting what you have, how much to be saving, is $1 million enough in retirement, and more.   Read more and get additional resources here:  https://www.baschrock-fg.com/podcast/ep-36-protecting-y...

Sometimes events happen in life that make it really important for you to carefully assess your financial situation. Today we’ll look at five major life changes and explain why it’s a good reason for a financial review.   Read more and get additional resources:  https://www.baschrock-fg.com/podcast/ep-35-life-events-that-can-change-your-financial-plans/     Today's show schedule:  3:07 – Moving to...

Seeking out financial advice is something we all do at some point but is the source of that information always providing good advice? Let’s explore four common outlets we use for guidance and why, despite having the best intentions, the advice might ultimately be ill-suited for you.   Read more and get additional resources here:  https://www.baschrock-fg.com/podcast/ep-34-good-intentions-dont-alwa...

As we begin the third month of the health crisis, Ben gives us an update on what he’s seen from the market in recent weeks, the provisions of the CARES Act clients are paying attention to, and what he thinks about volatility moving forward.   Read more and get additional resources here:  https://www.baschrock-fg.com/podcast/ep-33-coronavirus-market-update-cares-act-rmds-volatility/     Today's sho...

A busy few months has generated a lot of curiosity from listeners so we’ll answer a bunch of financial questions on this show. From investing during the coronavirus to student loan dilemmas to long-term care coverage, we’ll cover a wide range of topics.   Read more and get additional resources here:  https://www.baschrock-fg.com/podcast/ep-32-mailbag-edition-student-loans-gold-investing-more/    ...

The first quarter of 2020 was enough to make anyone reevaluate their finances but with so much information out there, what should you believe? Regardless of where you are in the retirement planning process, there are five financial truths that you can always rely on. We’ll share those on this episode.   Read more and get additional resources here:  https://www.baschrock-fg.com/podcast/ep-31-5-fina...

It’s a mailbag edition of the podcast and Ben answers five questions from listeners covering a wide array of financial and retirement topics, including company stock, real estate investing, Social Security benefits, mutual funds, marijuana stocks and more.   Get the full show notes and additional resources here:  https://www.baschrock-fg.com/podcast/ep-28-mailbag-time-contribution-limits-social-se...

How good do you feel about your retirement plan? How close are you to putting together the perfect plan? It’s out there and within reach but there’s a lot that goes into it. Let’s find out what it takes to get all of the pieces in place for the perfect retirement plan and the areas where people usually fall short.   Check out the show notes and get additional resources here:  https://www.baschrock...

It’s hard to imagine anyone avoiding losses over the last month due to the coronavirus fallout, but there are steps you can take to rebound when the market begins bouncing back. Today we’ll look at the opportunity in stocks, explain the importance of trusting your advisor in times like these, and talk about the next steps you should be considering with your retirement plan.   Read more and get add...