Eric Peterson's Retirement Ready Radio Show

People often spend a lot of time worrying about things like elections, health insurance changes and global conflicts- especially when they're unsure how these issues might affect their own finances. But how much do these factors actually matter for the average person? Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500

With all of the things in the financial world that you can't control, why would you sabotage your own retirement by messing up the things you CAN control? Let's discuss some ways that people sabotage their own financial health… Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500

We're off to see the Wizard! Let's see what we can learn about financial planning from the classic film… Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500

Let's talk through a few money mistakes that HOPEFULLY you'll never make more than once. Or ideally, you can learn from other people's mistakes and never make these mistakes at all… Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500

What can air travel teach us about retirement planning? Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500

Aesop's Fables can teach us lessons about life AND money. Today, we'll explore timeless tales and uncover the financial lessons hidden within. Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500

Any good  financial advisor stays in touch with his or her clients on an ongoing basis. Here's a glimpse at how periodic reviews can look different with different types of clients.  Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500

If you take a close look at the worst investors in society, you'll find some recurring traits and mistakes that show up a lot. Are you guilty of any of these? Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500

You've made it! You're retired. Now, let's make sure you don't screw it all up… Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500

Listen in as Eric debunks some common financial planning myths. Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500

What can the game of golf teach us about retirement planning? Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500

An engineer who helped build the Titanic said, "Even God himself could not sink this ship." Oops. Let's talk about some of the financial statements people make that often end up coming back to bite them… Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500

Some things in the financial world might seem simple from the outside but are actually pretty tough, while others look complicated but are easier than they appear. Tune in as we cover some examples! Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500

In a world where almost everyone calls themselves a financial "advisor" or "planner," it can be difficult to know what those titles actually mean. Let's break down some of the key differences in financial advisor terminology. Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500

Conventional Wisdom isn't always so wise. Let's discuss a few examples where financial conventional wisdom might lead you astray… Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500

It's often said that the average person spends more time planning vacations than planning retirement. So we're going to trick everyone into planning their retirement by pretending like we're planning a vacation. Here's a list of what we need to think about… Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500

What can we learn about investing from the restaurant industry? Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500

The new tax bill is now law. And while most headlines are focused on politics, we're focused on what it means for your retirement… Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500

When most people think of milestone ages, they think of ages like 50, 60, 65, or 70. But turning 62 can also be a big milestone, and the decisions you make in that year can set the stage for many of your retirement plans. Let's talk about some of the reasons it can be a milestone and questions you need to have answers to… Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-...

When it comes to financial planning, everyone has a pain point — something that causes stress or uncertainty. These pain points vary from person to person, but they're always there. Eric reflects on moments when he's helped clients work through different challenges.   Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500

Everybody wants to feel informed about their options when they're making financial decisions. Let's discuss the ways that people inform themselves… Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500

Even though most people in the financial media try to make financial concepts seem black and white, not everything is so clear. In fact, most things aren't black and white at all- there's usually a lot of gray area. Let's identify some of the issues that usually require a nuanced discussion… Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500

In honor of Mother's Day, and as a way to recognize everything moms have done for us, let's take a few minutes to talk about how you can best make sure that mom is financially taken care of… Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500

We're starting a financial book club where a couple of times a year, we'll discuss a book in the financial realm to see what we can learn…or what we might disagree with. Today, we'll look at a few concepts from Morgan Housel's book,  The Psychology of Money … Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500

Thanks to a variety of economic circumstances, many people are experiencing some form of financial anxiety at the moment. Tune in to hear how Eric is advising clients in these situations right now… Contact Information: Website: https://petersonfg.com/ Phone Number: 515-226-1500