Saving With Silverman

Maybe it’s too many months of quarantine, too much cable news or too much social media, but people have a lot of anxiety right now. Mark explains why you should just calm down.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-12-everybody-just-calm-down     On today's show:  0:46 – Question 1: Money in the bank? 2:36 – Quest...

While it’s easier to pretend you won’t have to worry about it, one day you or your spouse will pass away. What happens to your financial plan and assets when it does?    Read more and get additional financial resources here:  https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-11-what-happens-with-your-money-after-the-death-of-a-spouse     Today's show schedule:  0:46 - What is someo...

Do you understand the ins and outs of these financial terms that have been circulating due to the impact of coronavirus? How might your own financial plan need to shift as a result?   Read more and get additional financial resources here:  https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-10-financial-vocabulary-to-know-during-coronavirus   Today's show schedule:  1:05 - What’s the...

As you near retirement, you want all of your ducks in a row instead of dealing with the mess caused by these classic financial mistakes. Are you making smart decisions?       Read more and get additional financial resources here:  https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-9-classic-pre-retiree-mistakes     Today's show schedule:  1:02 - Investing at 59 the same way as at 39...

Whether you’ve heard his radio show on accident or know his baby steps by heart, you’ve probably heard of Dave Ramsey. But should you heed some of the advice he's giving? Let's take a look at some of the things he promotes.    Read more and get additional financial resources here:  https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-8-should-you-be-wary-of-dave-ramseys-advice   Today...

With all of the changes in the market and in the workplace lately, have you avoided making financial decisions? Are you still working toward your financial goals or are you facing a bit of pandemic paralysis?   Read more and get additional financial resources here:  https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-7-are-you-suffering-from-pandemic-paralysis-with-your-finances    ...

Do you know the difference between a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA? More importantly, do you know which one is a better fit for you and your retirement savings? We'll talk about the pros and cons of each on today's show.    Read more and get additional resources here:  https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/episode-6-should-you-be-contributing-to-traditional-ira-or-roth-ira...

As we move through life, some things end of falling through the cracks. That happens with our finances as well because old accounts will often get forgotten about. Digging up an old 401k, life insurance policy, and other accounts can end up turning into hidden gems if you put them back to work. Let’s talk about how to do that.   Read more and get additional resources here:  https://silverman-assoc...

Roth conversions are becoming more and more popular as a retirement planning tool, but how much do you know about them? Today we’ll try to give you all the key information about Roth conversions so you can start determining if it’s a strategy that might work for you.    Read more and get additional resources here:  https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-4-what-is-a-roth-...

Building a financial plan can be done on your own, but there’s a much greater chance of making a mistake. Without having a professional to provide you with solutions and help you craft a strategy that fits your needs, you put yourself at risk of following bad advice or overlooking important aspects of a comprehensive retirement plan. Let’s look at four common mistakes we see investors make and wha...

Of course, we all want a healthy bank account. Having a good amount of dollars within easy grasp is helpful in the case of emergencies or for medium-sized purchases where you don’t want to have to liquidate assets. But is it counterproductive to have too much cash on hand? We’ll explore that idea and other pressing questions about the role that cash plays in financial and retirement planning.   Ch...

You’ve heard us on radio for a while but we’re excited to return to the world of podcasting to give you even more ways to listen and learn about financial planning. Today we’ll kick off the very first episode by getting to know more about Mark Silverman – his life, his career, and what he loves about living and working in Tuscon, Arizona.   Today's show rundown:  1:32 – Let’s get to know more abou...

Let’s talk about some of the common ways that people get in their own way when it comes to financial planning. Maybe some disturbing statistics will help us understand why this happens.

Let's learn about some of the landmark ages in retirement planning, as well as why life insurance might be a good fit for your needs.

Most people, when trying to plan their retirement, have to guess about the answers to some important questions. Let’s talk about some of those questions and why you need to have a better answer than just a guess. To help find these answers, let's help you recognize financial jargon that some advisors might try using on you.

Mark will help answer some questions that you can't answer for yourself. We'll also detail why hiring an advisor is in your best financial interest.

If you have kids, more often than not, they usually come up in the discussion when you’re talking about your retirement plans. Let’s talk about some of the ways that children sometimes end up being part of the discussion. We'll also fill in some blanks in your retirement plan.

We'll teach you the lies you learn in broker school as well as some important financial terms. We'll also examine how emotions affect your decision-making process and much more.

Join us as we seek to avoid cutting corners in retirement planning. Learn what you can do if you're arriving late to the retirement planning table.

While certainly none of our listeners would be guilty of making any of these unreasonable requests, let's talk about some of the unreasonable requests we sometimes hear. We'll also check in on your advisor.

What is risk aversion, and does it affect you? Find out what Mark has to say. We'll also cover the tax consequences of your investments.

This week, Mark will teach you how to tune up your financial plan, put your pride in check, and live the dream in retirement. That's right; you'd be surprised in what we can accomplish in under an hour.

Join us as we discuss the financial issues we tend to put off as well as the financial mistakes you could be making as a couple.

Think of Mark as your financial doctor. Hear what he would prescribe for some symptoms you may be experiencing. After that initial consult, we'll identify some red flags you should watch out for in your portfolio.

We'll teach you the lies you learn in broker school as well as some important financial terms. We'll also examine how emotions affect your decision-making process and much more.