Retire Right with Shawn Mueller

-- On this weekend’s episode, Shawn Mueller discusses a stat that many are not aware of. That is the one in which Women statistically outlive men by about six years, so a lot of wives will outlive their husbands in retirement. That means a lot of women will suddenly be taking over their own finances for what may be the first time in their lives. That can be confusing and even scary. Tune in for mo...

-- We’ve repeated the stats time and time again: thousands of Baby Boomers retire every day. And by 2030, they will all be 65. And if Baby Boomers are up to bat for retirement … that means Generation X is on deck. We also answer your questions in our Retire Right Mailbag! --We know you have plenty on your plate but if you believe you could use a little extra assistance with your financial goals or...

-- The fourth quarter is here and it’s time for savvy, strategic investors like you to take action. Creating a tax-efficient, inflation-adjusted income strategy now can help you stay ahead of the game later. Shawn and James also dive into the world of tax planning and a little fun discussion on the pros and cons of buying an RV or even planning to live in an RV in your retirement. --We know you ha...

-- Today we’re going back to 1990 in our Retire Right Time Machine. There was also a recession that occurred in 1990. It wasn’t a long recession, lasting just 8 months. It was characterized by a sluggish recovery from job losses. So, what led to the recession? We discuss this and we are giving away copies of Shawn Mueller’s book. Tune in, get yours! --We know you have plenty on your plate but if y...

-- There are still many hurdles the US Government is trying to get sorted before another “potential” government shut down. Is this a real threat to daily routine or simply another power struggle attached to the headlines. Shawn discusses how no matter what congress decides on, there are moves to be made to leave yourself in a better position than you were yesterday. --We know you have plenty on yo...

-- Retirement planning as a concept is still relatively new. Thirty or 40 years ago, people had pensions, they had Social Security and savings, and they didn’t live quite as long after retiring. Shawn Mueller talks about how these factors have changed over the years. --We know you have plenty on your plate but if you believe you could use a little extra assistance with your financial goals or esta...

-- On this weekend's episode, Shawn and James discussing ways your retirement portfolio needs to be more focused on planning for the worst, then hoping for the best as the later. Reason why... every year, more than a half million Americans file for bankruptcy due to medical bills. A healthcare emergency, catastrophic illness, or accident can knock you off your feet physically – and financially. We...

-- On this weekend’s episode of Retire Right, sometimes to move forward, we must go back… IN TIME! That’s what we’ll do next as we travel back to 1990 to consider what retirement was like then. -- Also, we answer some of your questions in our mailbag segment. --We know you have plenty on your plate but if you believe you could use a little extra assistance with your financial goals or establish wh...

-- On this weekends episode, Shawn and James continue to discuss the lowered credit rating of the US. What is really at stake and what is blown out of proportion? -- Also, on today’s episode of Retire Right, what is the difference between a human advisor and a robo-advisor? Would you trust AI with your retirement planning? --We know you have plenty on your plate but if you believe you could use a...

-- When you plan for retirement, you might want to consider all the risks your money may face… Because if you don’t take steps to help preserve your money from risk, your retirement could be at risk. -- Also on today’s episode of Retire Right, we’re going to talk about the Top 5 Ways to Stay Active in Retirement, both mentally and physically. Imagine, you’re sitting on your front porch, drinking l...

-- On Today’s episode, we’ve repeated the stats time and time again: thousands of Baby Boomers retire every day. And by 2030, they will all be 65. And if Baby Boomers are up to bat for retirement … that means Generation X is on deck. --We know you have plenty on your plate but if you believe you could use a little extra assistance with your financial goals or establish what it is you truly believe...

-- Think about it… digging your toes into sandy beaches… swimming with dolphins… with a tropical drink in your hand… That’s the thing, we’re always so focused on the destination, because that is the reason why we’re going. But there’s the whole process to get there, the journey. This week’s episode, its time to say Bon Voyage and focus on the enjoyment of retirement. --We know you have plenty on y...

--On this weekend's episode, if you have questions about retirement, who better to ask than someone who’s been there before? Today we’ll share top advice from people who have been there and done that. Real retirement tips from real retirees. --We know you have plenty on your plate but if you believe you could use a little extra assistance with your financial goals or establish what it is you truly...

--On this weekend's episode, there are so many big decisions you have to weigh heading into retirement. Coming up in our Retirement Yea or Nay segment … the pros and cons of planning your RV Retirement. --We know you have plenty on your plate but if you believe you could use a little extra assistance with your financial goals or establish what it is you truly believe makes a great retirement for y...

--On this weekend's episode, we discuss recent events that could have an early and everlasting impact on your retirement plans. --We know you have plenty on your plate but if you believe you could use a little extra assistance with your financial goals or establish what it is you truly believe makes a great retirement for you. So give Shawn and his team a call to see where your portfolio stands du...

-On this weekend's episode, we discuss the technology is a dominant force, where we can now do our shopping, pay our bills or even access our bank online… all by the touch of a finger. Smartphones have enabled us to live our lives with relative ease by cutting out that middle man, whether it’s a cashier, bill collector or bank teller. For financial advisors, many people think they can Google their...

--On this weekend's episode, we go over how the IRS tax code started at about 400 pages long. Now it’s about 70,000 pages. So it’s no wonder people get confused about what taxes they need to pay and when. --We know you have plenty on your plate but if you believe you could use a little extra assistance with your financial goals or establish what it is you truly believe makes a great retirement for...

--On this weekend's episode, Is there a ‘magic number’ you should try to save for your retirement? There are a number of factors to consider when trying to determine if you’ve saved enough and Shawn will cover that today and much more. (psst, he also has a new book out... listen to how you can get a complimentary copy) --We know you have plenty on your plate but if you believe you could use a litt...

--You’ve spent your entire career saving for retirement. How can you make sure you’ve done enough? The last thing you need at this stage of the game is to make a misstep, so you end up spending down your savings too quickly. So today we have four ways to help you maximize your retirement income. You can make the most out of your retirement by taking these strategic but simple steps. --We know you...

For many of you, retirement means the freedom to do what you want to do when you want to do it for as long as you can. Independence from the daily grind. As we celebrate our nation’s Independence Day this month, we’ll talk about how you can work toward – and celebrate – your own financial independence in retirement. We know you have plenty on your plate but if you believe you could use a little ex...

On this weekend's episode, the duo dives into how baby boomers are retiring in droves, at a rate of about 10,000 each day. But some of today’s economic conditions are causing many to think twice before leaving their jobs … and some are even considering “unretiring” to help make ends meet. We know you have plenty on your plate but if you believe you could use a little extra assistance with your fin...

We know you have plenty on your plate but if you believe you could use a little extra assistance with your financial goals or establish what it is you truly believe makes a great retirement for you. So give Shawn and his team a call to see where your portfolio stands during any market changes, 248-988-9696. Catch us on our local radio show! -101.5 The Patriot, Saturdays 6 A.M., Sundays 7 P.M. -Fai...