Financially Fit Radio

Not getting around to legacy planning can have long-term ramifications. In this episode Cory talks about the importance of legacy and estate planning. You don't want to leave your loved ones in a bad situation. Cory talks about common mistakes to avoid.

In times of economic uncertainty, there can be tremendous value in examining your retirement income strategy to make sure you aren’t falling victim to one or more of the common retirement strategy mistakes that can upend your hopes and goals for retirement.

In this episode we talk about how to get a financial plan in place to save you money and secure your retirement investments. It is very important to get a second opinion on your finances and we talk about the right ways to go about doing just that.

Nobody likes the word tax, but when it's followed by "free" it's a great thing! On the show today we talk about some possible tax-free options for income in retirement.

The federal government’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law in March of 2020. It comes with several loans and grants as well as new and adapted rules and regulations. Find out what it might mean for you.

Everyone needs to look at their retirement plan to make sure it still make sense based on all the changes that are happening. In this episode Cory talks about tips to get a second opinion, or a first, on your financial plans and how to make sure you're properly prepared for retirement.

The markets and the economy make seem uncertain, but there are a number of things you should be doing to keep your finances on track and make sure you have success in the future. In this episode we talk about tips and strategies to help make it through this turmoil.

You hear a lot about annuities and there are a lot of misconceptions out there. In this episode Cory Sickles explains what you need to know and how it all depends on your time horizon and personal financial situation. Get tips and strategies on how to properly allocate your finances even during market volatility.

In this episode Cory talks about the current market conditions, the economy and how it is affecting your money. There are tips and strategies that can be utilized during these uncertain times and we go over a number of them and the importance of having a plan.

With the markets in turmoil it is hard to not let your emotions take over your financial decisions. In this episode Cory welcomes special guest Mike Binger to talk about what is happening with the markets and some advice to help you weather the storm.

Not everyone has a steady income that stays the same month after month. Small business owners, salespeople, freelancers and others may see significant fluctuations. Here are some ideas on how you can weather them.

Tax season is a time of year when everyone is thinking about their finances. You can use it to help you make better decisions, not just this year but into the future.

The retirement you’ve been dreaming about is possible, if you’re prepared. This episode of Financially Tuned concisely addresses the Eight Obstacles of Retirement: income, life expectancy, taxes, market downturns, rising inflation, Medicare, long-term care and losing your spouse.

Saving up for major purchases like cars and home re-models, rather than going further into debt to pay for them, will help keep your other financial goals, like a rewarding retirement, on track.

Annuities can be confusing because they have many different options and uses. So today, we’re going to help simplify annuities and give you the pros and the cons.

Kiplinger and Personal Capital recently teamed up on a poll to see how Americans react to market volatility. How do you stack up?

With just a few changes you can turn your bad financial habits into good habits that leave you planning for the future with confidence and excitement.

There’s no better time than the new year to adopt some new, positive habits. Can 2020 be the year that you start to achieve your financial goals?

The financial media is flooded with information about annuities. Some of it may be good to know. Some may not be. How can you filter the perceptions that are rooted in reality from the ones that aren’t?

Working With a Financial Advisor: What to Expect.

Could your personality type make you more likely to have trouble in retirement? A new study says it could. We also discuss a few mistakes to avoid regardless of your personality.

This episode looks at some ways to improve your efficiency and make the most of the time you spend managing your money. Most of us want to be better at managing our money. But it can feel like a time-consuming effort. Budgeting, credit monitoring and more all take time.

It can be a dangerous choice to make assumptions when it comes to money, retirement and investing. This episode looks at some false retirement assumptions as well as some things you may assume you know about what happens when the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates.

The 2020 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment has been announced. What does it mean for you? Will this adjustment keep pace with inflation? Are there costs that are rising faster? This episode looks at some potential answers. Will Social Security even be available to you in retirement?

Congress is proposing some big changes to Independent Retirement Accounts. What are some of these changes? How might they impact you? What is a Stretch IRA and how does it function? This episodes looks at all of these questions and more.