Saving With Silverman

What is your biggest financial fear? There are some very common ones. We’ll explain how to help people address these fears in their retirement plan.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-37-facing-your-financial-fears     What we discuss on this episode:  0:45 – Running out of money 2:17 – Nursing home care 3:18 –...

Getting through retirement can be a lot like running a marathon. We’ll share some of the similarities on this episode so you can make sure you training is on track.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-36-the-retirement-marathon     What we discuss on this episode: 0:53 – Planning and preparation 2:45 – Proper di...

On today’s Saving With Silverman podcast, Mark Silverman CFP® explains why you never want to make emotional decisions about your money.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-35-how-to-avoid-emotional-decision-making-with-your-finances     What we discuss on this episode:  1:28 – Types of emotion 3:18 – Mistakes 4:...

Today we’re talking about famous last words. In the financial world, there are several famous last words that you don’t want to be your last.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-34-famous-last-words-in-the-financial-world     What we discuss on this episode:  0:47 – Keep doing what I’m doing 2:57 – Cash 4:20 – L...

Today we’re talking about Social Security misunderstandings. People are often confused about how it works and how it will work for them.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-33-social-security-misunderstandings     What we discuss on this episode:  0:47 – Going broke 2:12 – Starting Social Security early 2:59 – D...

On today’s Saving With Silverman podcast, Mark Silverman CFP® explains diversification. Most people we talk with don’t even understand what it is or why it’s important. Some people think it’s just a mutual fund or a ton of different mutual funds.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-32-diversification-what-is-it-...

On today’s Saving With Silverman podcast, Mark Silverman CFP® explains some of the different types of financial risks that people have in their portfolios and how to be on the lookout for it.   Read more and get additional financial resources here:    What we discuss on this episode:  0:52 – Market risk 2:05 – Interest rate risk 2:58 – Inflation risk 3:57 – Health care risk 5:26 – Longevity risk

Some people don’t care about leaving a financial legacy to their family, but for those who do, it’s important to eliminate some of the common estate planning mistakes. We’ll explain what they are.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-30-dont-make-these-estate-planning-mistakes     What we discuss on this episode:...

On today’s Saving With Silverman podcast, Mark Silverman CFP® explains why your 401k is far from perfect as a retirement savings tool. This also applies to your 403b, TSP or 457 plans.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-29-watch-out-for-these-weaknesses-in-your-401k-plan     What we discuss on this episode:  1:...

The final decade of your working life is crucial to your success in retirement. We’ll explain why you need to know your numbers and how flexibility is key to winning with money.   Read more and get additional financial resources: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-28-5-financial-tips-for-your-final-decade-of-work     What we discuss on this episode:  1:19 – What’s im...

Fewer and fewer companies are providing pensions these days. Unless you work for the government or a university, most people don’t have pensions. We’ll explain why they’re no longer very popular.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-27-what-are-pensions-and-why-are-they-not-as-popular     What we discuss on this...

Mutual funds have long been the most popular way for people to invest, but that landscape is changing. We’ll explain what mutual funds are and the different types.    Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-26-mutual-funds-what-are-they-and-how-do-they-work     What we discuss on this episode:  1:22 – Clients with mut...

There’s a lot of confusion out there about annuities, probably because there are different types that do different things. We’ll explain what they are and how they work.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-25-what-are-annuities-and-how-do-they-work     What we discuss on this episode:  1:55 – Immediate annuity 3...

This show is all about planning for retirement and making sure you’re doing it the right way so you can have the kind of retirement lifestyle you always dreamed of. Today we’ll share what the stages are.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-24-stages-of-retirement-planning     What we discuss on this episode:  1:...

How much do you know about taxes in retirement? It’s an important topic that can make a major difference in your finances.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-23-what-to-know-about-taxes-in-retirement     What we discuss on this episode:  1:39 – Assuming taxes will be lower 2:52 – Strategies to improve taxes dow...

Does your financial advisor look at your tax returns? What about the fees in your investments? We’ll explain how your advisor should be helping you.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-22-things-your-financial-advisor-should-be-doing-for-you     What we discuss on this episode: 0:57 – Reviewing tax returns 2:49...

On today’s Saving With Silverman podcast, Mark shares some of his favorite and not-so-favorite financial stocking stuffers.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-21-would-you-like-these-financial-stocking-stuffers     What we discuss on this show:  0:45 – Variable annuity 2:02 – Apple stock 2:43 – High yield bonds...

On today’s Saving With Silverman podcast, Mark explains how to pick the right financial advisor. Find out why you should invest time in this crucial process.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-20-how-to-pick-the-right-financial-advisor     What we discuss on this show: 1:52 – How to find the right advisor 4:37...

On average, women outlive men and often have more financial struggles later in life. On today’s show we’ll talk about what challenges women face and how to improve their finances.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-19-financial-challenges-for-women     What we discuss on this show:  1:15 – How involved are wome...

Just like technology changes and becomes outdated, so does some retirement planning strategies. Let’s look at five financial strategies that have become obsolete.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-18-five-outdated-financial-strategies     What we discuss on this show: 1:21 - The 4% rule 2:04 - The 10/5/3 rule...

As life spans continue to increase, so does the need for more money later in life. Find out how to plan financially for a long life.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-17-can-you-afford-to-live-a-long-life     What we discuss on this show:  1:48 – Our oldest client 2:50 – Why do we talk about longevity as a ris...

Are 401K loans a good idea? What about rollovers? How much should I contribute? Get answers to these and other common 401K questions.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-16-answers-to-common-401k-questions     What we discuss on the show:  0:40 – 401K advice from company reps 1:47 – 401K loans 2:46 – 401K rollov...

Let’s talk about tax planning. The subject seems to get ignored by a lot of advisors. We explain why it’s an important conversation to have.    Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-15-the-importance-of-tax-planning     What we discuss on the show:  2:42 – Roth conversions 3:41 – Social security 5:00 - Required mini...

Different accounts have different types of tax consequences. We’ll explain the advantages and disadvantages of the accounts and how you use them.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-14-what-are-the-tax-consequences-of-different-accounts   What we discuss on this episode:  0:49 – Tax-deferred accounts 1:53 – Tax-...

What will it take to keep up with your lifestyle and goals in retirement? Income! What are some sources of predictable retirement income and what should you do with it? Let’s explore a topic that everyone feels strongly about.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-13-creating-predictable-income-in-retirement     O...