Success in the New Retirement

This week, Damon Roberts and Matt Deaton discuss critical financial planning strategies for retirement, focusing on job security, health challenges, and investment options like cryptocurrency. They emphasize the importance of preparation, understanding risks, and making informed decisions to navigate potential uncertainties in 2025. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 480-680-...

In this episode of Success in the New Retirement, hosts Damon Roberts and Matt Deaton discuss the importance of year-end financial planning and setting goals for the upcoming year. They emphasize the need for a solid financial plan, especially as individuals approach retirement. The conversation covers investment strategies, the significance of understanding one's portfolio, and the benefits of se...

This week, Damon Roberts and Matt Deaton discuss various aspects of retirement planning, including the importance of Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), market reactions to political changes, and the significance of obtaining a second opinion on financial plans. They emphasize the need for tailored strategies based on individual circumstances and the importance of understanding one's retire...

In this episode of Success In The New Retirement, Damon Roberts and Matt Deaton discuss Thanksgiving traditions, the importance of tax planning, and strategies for retirement. They emphasize the need for proactive financial planning, especially in light of potential layoffs and changing tax laws. The conversation also touches on the creation of pension-like income through strategic investments and...

This week on Success in the New Retirement, Damon Roberts and Matt Deaton discuss the evolving landscape of retirement planning, focusing on the decline of pensions and the rise of 401(k) plans. They explore various strategies for generating retirement income, the impact of political changes on financial planning, and the importance of proactive end-of-year financial strategies, including Roth con...

In this episode of Success in the New Retirement, Damon Roberts and Matt Deaton discuss the implications of recent elections on the financial markets, the influence of media and celebrity endorsements, and the importance of having a solid retirement plan that is not overly reliant on political outcomes. They emphasize the need for education in financial planning and the significance of understandi...

In this week's episode of Success in the New Retirement, Damon Roberts and Matt Deaton discuss the critical importance of financial planning, particularly for women who may outlive their spouses or face divorce. They emphasize the need for both partners to be involved in financial decisions to ensure security and peace of mind. The conversation also highlights the significance of understanding hid...

This week, Matt Deaton discusses various aspects of retirement planning, including investment strategies inspired by Warren Buffett, the financial implications of achieving the American dream, and the unexpected expenses that retirees may face, particularly healthcare costs. He emphasizes the importance of tailoring retirement plans to individual circumstances and the need for proactive financial...

In this episode of Success In The New Retirement, Matt Deaton discusses the nuances of financial independence and retirement. He explores the importance of income replacement, the role of pensions and annuities in building retirement income, and the necessity of tax strategies in retirement planning. The conversation emphasizes the need for individuals to understand their unique financial situatio...

This week's conversation delves into the current financial landscape, highlighting the stress many individuals face regarding their finances, even among high earners. Damon Roberts & Matt Deaton emphasize the importance of having a solid financial plan to navigate market volatility and ensure a secure retirement. The discussion also covers the analysis of financial statements, understanding fe...

This week, Damon Roberts and Matt Deaton discuss the 4% rule, its implications for retirement planning, and the importance of personalized financial strategies. They explore the relevance of the 4% rule in today's context, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive retirement plan that accommodates individual spending habits and income needs. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call...

In this episode of Success in the New Retirement, hosts Damon Roberts and Matt Deaton discuss the importance of financial planning for retirement, addressing common regrets people have about not saving enough. They emphasize the need for a comprehensive financial plan that allows individuals to replace their paycheck and manage risks effectively. The conversation also highlights the value of educa...

This week, Damon Roberts and Matt Deaton discuss various topics related to retirement, college football, taxes, and financial planning. They touch on the impact of NIL deals on college athletes, the importance of financial advice for young athletes, and the need for tax strategies in retirement. They also highlight the opportunity for Roth conversions and IRA spend downs to minimize taxes. For mor...

This week on Success In The New Retirement, Damon Roberts and Matt Deaton discuss various topics related to retirement planning. They start by talking about the excitement of football season and then shift their focus to the fourth quarter of the year and what individuals can do to prepare for it. They emphasize the importance of tax planning and discuss strategies for becoming tax efficient. They...

This week, Damon Roberts and Matt Deaton discuss various topics related to retirement planning, including tax strategies, income planning, and legacy planning. They emphasize the importance of having a comprehensive plan that addresses all aspects of retirement, including maximizing guaranteed benefits, controlling spending, and investing wisely. For more information or to schedule a consultation,...

In this episode, Damon Roberts and Matt Deaton discuss various topics related to retirement, including vacations, college, inflation, interest rates, politics, recessions, and financial planning. They emphasize the importance of controlling emotions and making informed decisions when it comes to retirement planning. The conversation covers the potential impact of the upcoming election on the econo...

This week, Damon Roberts & Matt Deaton discuss the impact of taxes on retirement and how to mitigate them. They highlight the surprise that many people have about the amount of taxes they have to pay in retirement. The conversation also explores the possibility of taxes increasing in the future due to the national debt. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 480-680-6868 or v...

In this week's episode of Success In The New Retirement, Damon Roberts and Matt Deaton discuss various topics related to retirement planning, including golf, the recent global tech outage, and tax strategies. They emphasize the importance of having a comprehensive retirement plan that addresses income strategies, inflation, taxes, and longevity. They also highlight the need to protect assets and b...

This week, Damon Roberts and Matt Deaton discuss various topics including recent political events, the state of the economy, and the importance of having a solid financial plan for retirement. They emphasize the need to be cautious of political influences on financial decisions and the importance of diversification and risk reduction in investment strategies. The conversation also touches on the i...

Damon Roberts explains that it's ok to embrace your "inner tightwad" and also, how to pull income in retirement.  For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 480-680-6868 or visit www.successinthenewretirement.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damon Roberts and Matt Deaton break down the 3 essential elements to any financial plan: Income, Protection and Growth.  For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 480-680-6868 or visit www.successinthenewretirement.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's conversation discusses the importance of understanding and mitigating taxes in retirement. It highlights the surprise that many people have about the amount of taxes they have to pay in retirement and the potential for taxes to increase in the future. The need for tax-efficient strategies such as contributing to a Roth IRA and doing Roth conversions is emphasized. The discussion also t...

This week, Damon Roberts discusses the concept of being a tightwad and the importance of budgeting for both savers and spenders. The conversation highlights the joy of helping clients realize they can spend their money in retirement and shares a story of a couple who were able to fulfill their dream trip. Damon also touches on the need to readjust retirement income and the importance of having a c...

This week on Success In The New Retirement, the conversation covers various topics including organizing a neighborhood fireworks show, 4th of July statistics, pride in being American, financial independence, and support for small businesses. The main takeaways include the importance of community involvement, the significance of financial planning for retirement, and the value of small businesses i...

On this week's episode of Success In The New Retirement, Damon Roberts & Matt Deaton discuss the pros and cons of market timing in a portfolio, the importance of taking appropriate risk for one's stage of life, and the need to plan for inflation in retirement. They emphasize the need for a retirement plan that provides income strategies and accounts for longevity. The conversation also mention...