Retirement Planning Made Easy

Visit:  www. RetirementPlanningMadeEasy.com  to watch the MasterClass webinar "Reaching Retirement & Thriving Beyond."   To watch this episode on YouTube visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwkQtnVvQ20   In this episode Chris Hammond goes over some things you can do today to help you have a better future retirement.   I am a financial advisor, but I'm not your advisor. Please consult with your...

Visit:  www. RetirementPlanningMadeEasy.com  to watch the MasterClass webinar "Reaching Retirement & Thriving Beyond."   To watch this episode on YouTube visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVWnKDnN1Zo   In this episode Chris Hammond discusses some retirement headlines he came across about people having to go back to work after they already retired, and how you can help avoid that.   I am a fin...

Visit:  www. RetirementPlanningMadeEasy.com  to watch the MasterClass webinar "Reaching Retirement & Thriving Beyond."   To watch this episode on YouTube visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyTPg06QU1U   In this video Chris Hammond goes over 5 tips you can use to trim down the waste in your spending without it hurting so much.   I am a financial advisor, but I'm not your advisor. Please consult...

Visit:  www. RetirementPlanningMadeEasy.com  to watch the MasterClass webinar "Reaching Retirement & Thriving Beyond."   To watch this episode on YouTube visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIUrer8BUJ8   In this video Chris Hammond goes over why it's so important that the reality of your financial situation lines up with how you feel about it.   I am a financial advisor, but I'm not your adviso...

In this episode Chris Hammond goes over some things you can do to put your retirement plan more on auto-pilot. Visit:  www. RetirementPlanningMadeEasy.com  to watch the MasterClass webinar "Reaching Retirement & Thriving Beyond." To watch this episode on YouTube visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eGRGwLmz7c  

In this episode Chris Hammond goes over some of the reasons you may be disappointed in your portfolio and how comparing it to the wrong benchmark can lead you to make bad decisions. Visit:  www. RetirementPlanningMadeEasy.com  to watch the MasterClass webinar "Reaching Retirement & Thriving Beyond." To watch this episode on YouTube visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ7lxTS_vRU  

In this video Chris Hammond goes over what he believes is the biggest mistake investors make when they retire and how to overcome this. Visit: www. RetirementPlanningMadeEasy.com  to watch the MasterClass webinar "Reaching Retirement & Thriving Beyond." To watch this episode on YouTube visit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ6MIW1ic7A

Visit:  www. RetirementPlanningMadeEasy.com  to watch the MasterClass webinar "Reaching Retirement & Thriving Beyond." To watch this episode on YouTube visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VgZJxEH8V8 In this episode Chris Hammond goes over 5 ways to help overcome inertia in your retirement planning

To watch this episode on YouTube visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94pR2-tT3OU   In this episode Chris Hammond discusses when the deadline is for your 2023 IRA contributions, and amounts you can put in one.    To download a free copy of the Essential Step-By-Step Retirement Guide click here:  https://retirementplanningmadeeasy.com/   I am a financial advisor, but I'm not your advisor financia...

To watch this episode on YouTube visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjgy6pUjJCE   In this episode Chris Hammond discusses how different types of accounts are taxed differently, and how this impacts your retirement, and how you can use it to your advantage if you understand the differences.     To download a free copy of the Essential Step-By-Step Retirement Guide click here:  https://retiremen...

To watch this episode on YouTube visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtXhQdrecp4   In this episode Chris Hammond shows you how to navigate your retirement journey and what tools you have available to do so.     To download a free copy of the Essential Step-By-Step Retirement Guide click here:  https://retirementplanningmadeeasy.com/   I am a financial advisor, but I'm not your advisor financial...

To watch this episode on YouTube visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_IAlHbjLs   In this episode Chris Hammond discusses an article that shows the woes that Aretha Franklin's heirs are going through with her estate. And what are some steps we could all take to help avoid these same things in our own situation.     To download a free copy of the Essential Step-By-Step Retirement Guide click he...

To watch this episode on YouTube visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwuliwW7jt4   In this episode Chris Hammond talks about New Year's resolutions, why they often fail and how you can stay on track with yours.     To download a free copy of the Essential Step-By-Step Retirement Guide click here:  https://retirementplanningmadeeasy.com/   I am a financial advisor, but I'm not your advisor finan...

To watch this episode on YouTube visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sBIOR9RvYU   In this episode Chris Hammond goes over a quick guide to annuities to help you see if it makes sense to own one, and if so which one is the right one for you.   To download a free copy of the Essential Step-By-Step Retirement Guide click here:  https://retirementplanningmadeeasy.com/   I am a financial advisor, b...

To watch this episode on YouTube visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1MAl4PEgfc   In this episode Chris Hammond goes over how to tell if a Roth IRA conversion makes sense for you.   To download a free copy of the Essential Step-By-Step Retirement Guide click here:  https://retirementplanningmadeeasy.com/   I am a financial advisor, but I'm not your advisor financial planner. Please consult wit...

To watch this episode on YouTube visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DY6xGToUj8   In this episode Chris Hammond shows you how winning at amateur tennis is similar to winning at the long-term investing game.     To download a free copy of the Essential Step-By-Step Retirement Guide click here:  https://retirementplanningmadeeasy.com/   I am a financial advisor, but I'm not your advisor financia...

To watch this episode on YouTube visit: https://youtu.be/7BIfMjQN5AU   In this episode Chris Hammond  goes over some end of year tax "to-do's" you might want to look into.   To download a free copy of the Essential Step-By-Step Retirement Guide click here:  https://retirementplanningmadeeasy.com/   I am a financial advisor, but I'm not your advisor financial planner. Please consult with your own t...

To watch this episode on YouTube visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRF4rhdNtRY   In this episode Chris Hammond discusses the main types of annuities on the market today. And how to understand which one could be the best one for you.    To download a free copy of the Essential Step-By-Step Retirement Guide click here:  https://retirementplanningmadeeasy.com/   I am a financial advisor, but I'm...

To watch this episode on YouTube visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfJqfZdocAQ   In this episode Chris Hammond shows you how to avoid the 10% penalty for withdrawing funds early from a retirement account.   To download a free copy of the Essential Step-By-Step Retirement Guide click here:  https://retirementplanningmadeeasy.com/   I am a financial advisor, but I'm not your advisor financial p...

To watch this episode on YouTube visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmV9Xfr3fNI   In this episode Chris Hammond walks us through how annuity companies guarantee lifetime income, which can be important for many retirees that want additional income above what their Social Security provides.   To download a free copy of the Essential Step-By-Step Retirement Guide click here:  https://retirementpl...

To watch this episode on YouTube visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC9Z_OzKd0o   During the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period it's a good idea to think about whether a Medicare Supplement or a Medicare Advantage Plan is right for you. In this episode Chris Hammond talks about the pros and cons of each.   To download a free copy of the Essential Step-By-Step Retirement Guide click here:  https...

Here's the link to the YouTube video that accompanies the audio of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nITwMDeFts With the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period upon us (from Oct 15th thru Dec 7th) it's time to make a choice on your Part D prescription drug plan. In this episode Chris Hammond walks you through how to use Medicare's website to pick a Part D Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. T...

Money is one of the most emotional topics / aspects of your life that you will ever experience. In this video Chris Hammond discusses some of the insights a philosophy professor discovered over his decades of teaching and what you can do as a person nearing retirement to help have less worry over money in your life. Visit:  www. RetirementPlanningMadeEasy.com  to download a free copy of The Essent...

You may be wondering if you should have a Roth IRA, or do a Roth conversion with some of your Traditional IRA funds. In this episode Chris Hammond goes over 3 common questions about Roth IRA's to help you make a better decision. Visit:  www. RetirementPlanningMadeEasy.com  to download a free copy of The Essential Step By Step Retirement Guide.

In this episode Chris Hammond walks through how you can calculate your Social Security break even age based on when you decide to start drawing benefits. Visit: www. RetirementPlanningMadeEasy.com  to download a free copy of The Essential Step By Step Retirement Guide.