Retire At Peace

Have you heard of “Smishing”? If you haven’t yet, you likely will soon. It’s a new fraud tactic that criminals can use to attempt to access your personal information. This episode looks at some of the details and what you can do to avoid becoming a victim.

Children are a huge part of many retiree’s lives. However, they can also cause a huge drain on retirement savings and income. This episode looks at some of the ways to minimize their impact.

You may have seen commercials for prescription drug cards that can save you money on your medications. Are they real? Are these cards related to insurance somehow? This episode looks at what these cards do, where they come from and how they can impact you.

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. This episode looks at some ways to improve your efficiency and make the most of the time you spend managing your money.

Military families provide a unique service to the country. They also encounter unique challenges, especially when it comes to finances. This episode looks to provide details of some programs and benefits available to military personnel and their loved ones.

Working to and during retirement is seemingly becoming more and more popular. But it doesn’t work for everyone. What are some of the reasons working in retirement isn’t an option? What should you consider you may encounter in the future? This episode answers those questions and more.

Many people make assumptions. Especially about retirement. This episode looks at some potentially dangerous misconceptions that could impact your retirement. How can you avoid these misconceptions and protect your retirement strategy?

The Federal Reserve has cut rates again in a move designed to help bolster the economy. But how does this impact you, the American consumer? This episode looks at some of the potential dominos that can fall after the Fed cuts rates.

We all have hopes and dreams for our retirement. But those don’t truly become goals unless you have a plan on how to achieve them. This episode looks at some steps you can take to turn those retirement wishes into goals.

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.

National Estate Planning Week is in October. Do you feel comfortable with the status of your estate plan? What will happen to your assets when you pass away? This episode looks at some of your options and things to consider.

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.

How do you compare with other Americans in terms of the retirement savings accounts you are using? Are you confident in your retirement strategy? In this episode we look at how people in the U.S. are saving for retirement.

This show examines some potential mistakes to avoid when it comes to your 401(k)-retirement account. 401(k) plans are one of the most common retirement products. But what are they really? What are some common mistakes to avoid?

Wouldn’t it be amazing to have a future version of yourself travel back in time and provide the tips, tricks and suggestions that they had learned in retirement? Time travel may be a ways off but listen to this episode to learn from the experiences of other retirees.

If you are fortunate enough to have a defined benefit pension, you will likely be given the opportunity to take a lump sum payment at some point in your retirement. What are the things you should consider? What are the benefits and challenges that come with a lump sum payment? This episode examines some things you may want to keep in mind.

How are these two retirement plans different? Who qualifies for each plan? Are there tax consequences or penalties to consider? Join us to discuss, examine and expand your knowledge of 401(k) and 403(b) plans.

Breaking down some of the most eye-opening statistics when it comes to retirement savings in America.

An economic recession could be coming. Are you prepared? Examine some of the options for ways to prepare your financial situation for a potential market downturn.

Are you about to make a financial decision? Does it make you nervous? Do you feel pressured? How do you know you’re making a good decision?

Are you about to make a financial decision? Does it make you nervous? Do you feel pressured? How do you know you’re making a good decision?

It is likely that you are looking for ways to cut down on the amount of money you spend each month. We often hear that Americans are not saving enough for retirement and spending less is one path to saving more. This episode looks at some ways that U.S. adults are reducing their expenses.

Saving for retirement seems simple. Create a plan. Stick to it. Retire. But why is it often hard for retirees and soon to be retirees to stick to their plan. Today we examine three areas that are often easier said than done.

What would happen if you suddenly came into a bonus amount of money that had to be invested for retirement? Where would you invest that newfound cash? What are some of your options? This episode examines those very questions.

Are you about to make a financial decision? Does it make you nervous? Do you feel pressured? How do you know you’re making a good decision?