Retirement 360

Today Alan and Troy talk about the process they have created to develop a retirement plan that addresses all five main areas - income, growth, health care, protection and estate and legacy planning. Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Alan Mercuio and Troy Bolton of Mercurio Wealth Advisors take a look at economic iss...

Today Troy takes a look at options you have regarding IRA and 401K accounts, as well as requirements depending on the type of account you may have. Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Alan Mercuio and Troy Bolton of Mercurio Wealth Advisors take a look at economic issues and topics related to retirement planning, as w...

Alan and Troy first go over a checklist you can use to make your final moves with financial issues for 2022, then they tackle the challenges of making your money work and last throughout your retirement years, especially as it concerns longevity and health care. Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Alan Mercuio and Tro...

This show takes another look at the local pension issues that potential retirees need to make timely decisions on. Plus segments on getting to know the backgrounds of both Alan Mercurio and Troy Bolton. Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Alan Mercuio and Troy Bolton of Mercurio Wealth Advisors take a look at economic...

You need the right tools for various things around the house - and you also need the right financial tools for a solid retirement plan. Today Alan and Troy talk about what some of those tools are, including instruments to provide income like Social Security and more. They also discuss their Retirement 360 Game Plan, which puts all the elements together for your specific retirement needs. Retiremen...

Pension plans in the Louisville area may see reduced payout rates come the start of December, and you may have options now that could benefit you. Alan and Troy discuss how the current rate changes affect these plans and what you can do to maximize your benefits. They also look at five important retirement general questions. Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Ken...

In the introductory segment, Alan fills us in on his background in financial services and some of the history of Mercurio Wealth Advisors. Later he and Troy revisit some topics everyone needs to have on their retirement planning checklist. Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Alan Mercuio and Troy Bolton of Mercurio We...

For years the 60-40 rule was applied to stock portfolios for income, with a mix of 50% stocks and 40% bonds. But in this environment with stocks in bear market territory and bonds falling as interest rates rise, neither one is providing the performance necessary for retirement income. Today Alan and Troy look at how this happened, and make suggestions on how to work around these factors to create...

Planning for taxes, income and health care/long term care are the three hot button topics when it comes to retirement planning. Today Alan and Troy discuss these areas and strategies you can use when putting a retirement plan together to make sure these important areas are covered. Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade....

When retirement time comes, it may also be time to get rid of things you have held onto for years that may not serve a purpose, or are no longer needed. Today Alan and Troy discuss this process and how to organize financial records that need to be kept to be sure they are available. It also comes in handy when making a retirement financial plan and also a legacy plan for the things you not only wa...

Today Mark Elliott takes over as host of the program, and he and Alan take a look at what money can mean in an emotional sense. The show is based on the book The Psychology of Money by noted financial author Morgan Housel. Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Alan Mercuio and Troy Bolton of Mercurio Wealth Advisors tak...

What does it mean to be financially healthy? Today Alan and Troy go over some things you need to take into consideration during a financial check-up to make sure you are actually ready to retire in terms of your money being able to sustain you through those non-working years. Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Alan M...

That's exactly what Alan does in this episode - talks about ways in which tax planning strategies could possibly lower your tax bill in the future, as well as keeping on top of your taxes all year round instead of just at the beginning of the year before filing your return. Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Alan Mer...

For people who own a small business, retirement is a trickier proposition, especially when they are putting extra money back into the business instead of into retirement savings. Today Alan and Troy discuss options available for small business owners, whether it be a savings plan developed specifically for small business or a succession plan to determine what happens to the business when the owner...

Inflation is one of the biggest topics of the year in the financial world, and it is affecting people's retirement plans. Alan and Troy have tips on how inflation can be accounted for in a retirement plan as well as how to save more to be sure funds are there to help cover higher future costs. Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well ove...

There is no way to truly prepare for something as the death of a spouse. But you can take steps to make sure the surviving partner will know where financial information is available. Alan and Troy discuss what those are whether you do or do not have a financial advisor. Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Alan Mercuio...

First, Troy looks at the summer travel season and how people's plans may have changed due to the economy and inflation right now. Then Alan looks back at how retirement planning is different now than it was even 30 or 40 years ago, and the different savings vehicles and options available to help the money you've saved provide you with what you need for retirement. Retirement 360 is a Sunday mornin...

Alan and Troy begin by discussing financial headlines for the week, then take a look at three big topics for anyone's retirement planning list - income, taxes and health and long term care. Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Alan Mercuio and Troy Bolton of Mercurio Wealth Advisors take a look at economic issues and t...

First, Troy takes a look at financial headlines. Then Alan discusses the tools, or strategies, that can be used in creating a personalized, written retirement plan for the specific needs of any individual or couple. Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Alan Mercuio and Troy Bolton of Mercurio Wealth Advisors take a loo...

Troy talks financial headlines as well as gives a final update on the July 14th mid-year outlook event hosted by Mercurio Wealth Advisors. Then Alan discusses the different financial instruments, or tools, that can be used to create your Retirement 360 Game Plan Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Alan Mercuio and Tro...

Today Alan address the coming "Peak 65" when more people will turn age 65 than at any point in U.S. history and what it can mean for those who are planning for retirement. Troy and Alan also address other headlines as well as their State of the Economy seminar on July 14 with two outstanding guest speakers. Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, runnin...

In the opening segment Troy looks at some headlines as well as promoting some major events Mercurio Wealth Advisors will host in the coming weeks. Then Alan revisits the subject of retiring in today's changing environment with few pensions and longer lifespans, and how a written income plan can help make your retirement dollars last so they can provide for your retirement lifestyle as long as they...

There are a lot of things to know about Social Security - taking it at a random time just because you want to could actually cost you thousands of dollars over your retirement lifetime. Today Alan talks about how you can make the right decisions and get the most of your benefits. Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Al...

The baby boomer generation is in the midst of its retirement years now, but Gen Xers are not far behind. Today Alan takes a look at what folks in their 40s and 50s - as well as boomers in their 60's - should be doing to get their financial plans ready for their retirement years. Retirement 360 is a Sunday morning radio tradition in the Louisville, Kentucky area, running for well over a decade. Ala...

Troy begins the program by talking about his background in financial services and how he became involved with Mercurio Wealth Advisors. Then Alan discusses how retiring in today's financial environment is so much different from just a few years ago, especially in regards to how the reduction in pensions and the rise of 401Ks and other self funded investment instruments have changed how people need...