Candid Conversations: Retirement Talk with Ryan Cravitz

Are you preparing for retirement but feeling confident that you have covered all the expenses? Well, think again… It turns out that many retirees overlook some crucial expenses that can leave them financially vulnerable.    Here are some of the topics we’ll discuss in this show:  Would Ryan choose a personal chef or personal maid? (1:13) Medical expenses will likely be the most costly expense and...

Are you confident that your financial plan is complete? Many people believe they have a solid plan in place, only to realize later that they've missed important areas. From not accounting for long-term care expenses to overlooking the impact of taxes on retirement income, there are many ways a financial plan can be incomplete.  Here are some of the topics we’ll discuss in this show:  The dang...

In today’s episode, we’ll break down the top ten tax questions retirees are asking in 2023. Before you file your 2022 taxes and plan ahead for the rest of the year, make sure to listen to this episode as we’ll discuss some important tax questions that retirees should ask themselves to ensure they're making the most of their retirement savings and minimizing their tax burden. Here are some of...

For episode 11 of Candid Conversations: Retirement Talk with Ryan Cravitz, we’re tackling a topic that’s often a source of confusion for many people: annuities. There are different types of annuities, each with their own unique nuances, and it’s important to have a basic understanding of how they work and how they might fit into your financial plan. In this episode, we’ll break down each type of a...

For episode 10 of Candid Conversations: Retirement Talk with Ryan Cravitz, we’re peppering Ryan with, you guessed it, 10 listener questions about a wide range of financial planning and retirement topics. From IRAs to long term care, tax brackets, reverse mortgages and more, Ryan will share tips and guidance that will level up your financial knowledge in almost every corner of the retirement planni...

When you really boil it down, there are really only three places where you can invest money: the banking world, the insurance world, and the Wall Street world. Understanding how these three worlds of money are used is important, but so is knowing the pros can cons for each.   Once you’ve done that, you’ll have a better grasp on how to structure your portfolio. Let’s talk about the role that each o...

On today’s show, we’re going to open up the mailbag and find out what questions you have for Ryan. Over the course of this episode, we’ll tackle annuities, life insurance policies, Social Security strategy, and whether it’s time to be more aggressive with your investments.  If you’ve been curious about any of these financial planning topics, we hope this episode might provide a little more clarity...

The question that gets asked most often when someone sits down with a financial advisor is ‘Am I ready to retire?’ We all want to reach the point where we’re financially independent but have you taken the necessary steps to reach that point?  Today we’ll share some of the common discussions we have with clients when it comes to determining when you can step away from work and begin that next chapt...

Most Americans will utilize a retirement account during their working career to put money aside for retirement, and the most common option is the IRA. However, things can get a little trickier when deciding whether a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA is the better fit for your investments.   On this episode, we’ll provide you with the information you need to understand the differences between these tw...

Much like the game of football, retirement planning has a similar period of time where it’s essential for your long-term success. We call this the Financial Red Zone, and it’s the 5-10 years prior to retirement and the first years in retirement. Planning and execution become critical during this time and we’ll tell you why on this episode.   Here’s some of what you’ll learn on the podcast:  ·     ...

On this episode, we’re going to clear up some of the most common myths and misunderstandings surrounding this retirement program. From how to get the most out of your claim to taxes to whether it will eventually run out of money, Ryan will help you better understand Social Security and what goes into planning for it. Here’s some of what you’ll learn on the podcast:  ·      The Social Security Admi...

Tax planning is another core piece of a comprehensive retirement plan so let’s focus in on this area. People often confuse this topic with tax filing, but when we say tax planning we’re talking about what we can do in order to increase our after-tax, spendable income. Making the right decisions with your investments today can help you keep more of your money down the road in retirement.    Here’s...

On this episode of the podcast, we’re going to discuss the importance of income planning and why so many people fail to put a proper one in place. Plus, we’ll tell you about the steps we take with clients to insure they have a plan for turning everything they’ve accumulated over their career into income in retirement.  Here’s some of what you’ll learn on the podcast:  ·      Why the income plan is...

We’re kicking off the podcast with a little introduction to our show and host, Ryan Cravitz. Before we dive into the financial planning conversations we’ll have on future episodes, we wanted to lay the foundation for what’s to come on the show by giving you a little background on our business and how Cravitz Financial began.  Here’s some of what you’ll learn on the podcast:  ·      How Ryan stumbl...