New Trump Accounts: Understanding the growth period at what happens at age 18 20.05.2026 4:09

No matter how you feel about Trump - hate him, love him, or if you're among the 12 Americans who are totally indifferent to him, the new Trump accounts for kids are an incredible savings opportunity, and one that you don't want to pass up if you have minor children or grandchildren. And if that child is eligible for the $1,000 seed contribution because they were born between 2025-2028, then it's...

New Trump Accounts: Investment options & annual contributions 19.05.2026 5:43

No matter how you feel about Trump - hate him, love him, or if you're among the 12 Americans who are totally indifferent to him, the new Trump accounts for kids are an incredible savings opportunity, and one that you don't want to pass up if you have minor children or grandchildren. And if that child is eligible for the $1,000 seed contribution because they were born between 2025-2028, then it's...

New Trump Accounts: What Families Need to Know Before Using Them 18.05.2026 6:23

No matter how you feel about Trump - hate him, love him, or if you're among the 12 Americans who are totally indifferent to him, the new Trump accounts for kids are an incredible savings opportunity, and one that you don't want to pass up if you have minor children or grandchildren. And if that child is eligible for the $1,000 seed contribution because they were born between 2025-2028, then it's...

How to Invest New Money (Without Second-Guessing Yourself) 11.05.2026 14:46

Happy belated Mother's Day to all the mothers out there! The day this episode goes live, I'm on my way home from a weekend at the Oregon coast with my husband and kids, and the weather is supposed to be perfect. Playing on the beach, relaxing, and hoping that I don't have to do much on Mother's Day - exactly the kind of quiet, relaxing weekend I'm envisioning. I hope your Mother's Day was just as...

What Happens If You Retire at the Wrong Time? Part 7 - Closing Thoughts & Key Takeaway 10.05.2026 2:36

So the big takeaway here: You cannot time the market. You cannot know whether you will retire into a bull run or the next 1968. But that uncertainty does not have to be paralyzing, because the strategies in this series are not about predicting what happens. They are about building a retirement structure that can absorb the worst and still keep you on track.

What Happens If You Retire at the Wrong Time? Part 6 - Turning Crisis Into Opportunity 09.05.2026 5:13

If you have followed the strategies in this series, a market downturn does not just become survivable. It becomes an opportunity. This is the episode about playing offense when others are panicking.

What Happens If You Retire at the Wrong Time? Part 5 - Portfolio Construction and Social Security Timing 08.05.2026 4:03

Don't Retire With the Wrong Portfolio One of the most avoidable mistakes in retirement planning is carrying a growth-heavy, stock-concentrated portfolio right up to and into retirement. What worked when you were 40 and decades away from needing the money is a completely different risk profile at 62 or 65 when withdrawals are starting.

What Happens If You Retire at the Wrong Time? Part 4 - Flexibility Is Your Key Strength if you retire at the wrong time 07.05.2026 4:25

Don't Retire With the Wrong Portfolio One of the most avoidable mistakes in retirement planning is carrying a growth-heavy, stock-concentrated portfolio right up to and into retirement. What worked when you were 40 and decades away from needing the money is a completely different risk profile at 62 or 65 when withdrawals are starting.

What Happens If You Retire at the Wrong Time? Part 3 - Building Your Cash & Portfolio Buffer 06.05.2026 3:02

The single most important thing you can do before and during retirement is ensure you have enough liquid, accessible funds to stop portfolio withdrawals when markets turn down. This episode breaks down the specific framework for doing that.

What Happens If You Retire at the Wrong Time? Part 2 - Sequence of Returns Risk 05.05.2026 5:43

Most people think about investment risk in terms of averages. If your portfolio earns 7 percent on average over 30 years, you should be fine, right? Not necessarily. Sequence of returns risk is the danger that the timing of your returns, not just the average, can make or break your retirement.

What Happens If You Retire at the Wrong Time? Part 1 - Intro 04.05.2026 5:54

Welcome to the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, your daily guide to preparing for and living your best retirement. I'm your host Ashley Micciche, and this week's topic is: What Happens If You Retire at the Wrong Time?

Your Tax Return Is a Goldmine: Don't Just File It and Forget It - Part 7 03.05.2026 2:26