Nolan Financial Radio

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.

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.

Every once in a while, we hear about a new Social Security scam that targets retirees and pre-retirees. The latest version is another reason to be cautious about who you talk to and what you say.

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.

Living longer is becoming more and more common. That creates a need for a change in the way you plan for retirement. Listen in as we discuss strategies to deal with this.

Do you ever feel like you need a guide to help navigate your retirement? Retirement can be scary, but it doesn't have to be! Listen in to learn more about creating a RELIABLE and LONG-TERM retirement and download your COMPLIMENTARY Retirement Income Toolkit.

Do you ever feel like you need a guide to help navigate your retirement? Retirement can be scary, but it doesn't have to be! Listen in to learn more about creating a RELIABLE and LONG-TERM retirement and download your COMPLIMENTARY Retirement Income Toolkit.

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.

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

This episode looks at some hard retirement facts that are often overlooked. Have you missed or ignored these uncomfortable truths?

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.

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.

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?

This episode looks at two different sets of the seven deadly sins of retirement planning. How many are you guilty of? We talk about what they are and how to avoid them.

What happens if you leave a job or are considering rolling your 401(k) over? Today we tackle this question and more regarding your 401(k) or 403(b).

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?

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.

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.

Smishing is a new challenge and attack on your financial information. Wishing without action can be a challenge and detriment to your financial future. This episode looks at each of these and provides some potential actions you may take to keep your financial future secure.

Medicare can be a confusing subject. There are so many parts, rules and regulations. Where do you even start when looking at Medicare? This episode serves as a potential beginner’s guide to Medicare.

Today we discuss some tax reduction strategies for retirement. From Social Security benefits to withdrawals out of your traditional IRAs, chances are, you’ll encounter taxes on these benefits and assets in the future. We talk about strategies that may help reduce taxable income.

Everyone makes mistakes. Some of those mistakes happen in the area of personal finance. This episode looks at some common financial fails. Are you guilty of any of these?

Retirement comes with emotional and psychological challenges as well as financial ones. This episode looks at tips and tactic from two different sources that can help you manage and thrive in retirement. Prepare yourself to conquer that emotional rollercoaster.