The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour

Dan and John Aarhus take a look at income diversification and the ways to create multiple streams of retirement income which can provide what you need, as well as help minimize taxes and more. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics re...

In this episode, Chris and Dan take a look at how market volatility triggers powerful emotional responses in people that can lead them to make bad decisions with their investments. They discuss how working with a financial professional can help you to avoid making emotional decisions and stay on track with your investments, avoiding the issues of underperformance that plague so many retirees. The...

Many advisors fail to fully disclose the true level of risk their clients are taking on in their portfolios. Dan and Alex Diaz take a look at how much risk can be involved in various portfolio programs, how this affects the ability to draw income, and how it can be mitigated with a comprehensive plan which balances growth potential with appropriate preservation methodology.  The Harlow Wealth Reti...

Chris and Dan discuss three critical areas that need to be addressed within a retirement financial plan - tax planning, managing investments, and generating income - focusing on the importance of each and how they all work together. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan E...

The question isn't whether you will face market volatility in retirement, but when - and whether you are prepared for it. Chris and Dan discuss strategies that can provide the knowledge for you to navigate volatility in retirement, and even learn to use it to your advantage. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in...

Today Dan Erickson and John Aarhus continue the discussion from last week on ways to provide reliable income for retirement. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related to retirement, areas to cover in an economic plan, and how suc...

What are the main components of putting a retirement income plan together? Chris addresses this issue and how to turn an IRA or 401K or similar savings plan into reliable retirement income, as well as why the 4% Rule developed in the 90's is considered outdated in today's economy. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, ba...

It's a real possibility that you could have a retirement which lasts 30-40 years, which means your money has to last that long as well. Chris is back this week with Dan to discuss longevity risk and some of the strategies you can use to help your retirement savings last as long as you do. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Manage...

Many people take Social Security at the wrong time, leaving thousands of dollars on the table. Today Dan goes over the complexities of how to take Social Security, especially as it involves couples and the various strategies they can use to optimize their benefits to get the most from this program. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wea...

Market volatility can trigger emtional responses that may not be in the interest of retirees when implementing their plan. Dan and Alex Diaz take a look at ten thought provoking questions to answer when faced with reacting to the ups and downs of market activity. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver,...

With all the variables such as market risk, longevity risk, taxes and more involved, a one size fits all approach such as the four percent rule no longer applies to retirement income planning. Today Dan and Aaron look at alternative ways of approaching planning that involve looking at essential and non-essential expenses and ways to assure guaranteed income for the former, as well as providing for...

Turning your retirement savings accounts into vehicles that can provide steady, reliable income is a different process. Today Chris and Dan take a look at the way this is done, using various financial strategies and vehicles that do exactly that. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris...

Dan and John Aarhus discuss the challenges involved in today's retirement planning, and some different strategies to help create income, protect against inflation, and more. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related to retirement...

Chris and Dan look at various strategies used to help you keep more money in your own pocket instead of needlessly paying it to Uncle Sam. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related to retirement, areas to cover in an economic pla...

Dan and Tommy Snyder take a deep dive into the topic of rebalancing and why it is important to a portfolio to keep one's investment goals aligned when looking at retirement. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related to retirement...

Many people have adequate savings in their 401K or IRA accounts, but still are concerned that they may not have enough money to last in retirement - because they don't know how to turn that money into regular income. In this episode Dan discusses various strategies that can help bring a regular retirement paycheck out of those accounts and give retirees clarity going forward. The Harlow Wealth Ret...

Today Dan Erickson and John Aarhus take a look at some common mistakes people make when considering or making retirement plans, including inappropriate investment choices, rushing into Social Security decisions, not planning for inflation or taxes, and more. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washi...

Chris and Dan take a deep dive into inflation and the importance of planning for it in a comprehensive retirement plan.  The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related to retirement, areas to cover in an economic plan, and how such a...

Chris and Dan take a look at rebalancing your portfolio and why it should be done periodically to help reduce the risk you could be taking depending on the performance of what is in the portfolio. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topic...

Today Dan Erickson and Aaron Argiso take a look at the potential longevity of retirement, and how long your money may need to last because of it. They also look at ways to help stretch your retirement savings out to help it cover all the years you could be around in retirement. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based...

Today Chris and Dan discuss three areas that are crucial to a successful retirement plan - income planning, tax planning and managing investments. These areas are all different in retirement than they are when someone is working, and the guys take a look at what needs to be done to help your plan be as efficient as possible. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuri...

Today Dan and Alex Diaz from the Harlow Wealth office look at risk, and how people who think they are invested conservatively may not be, because their advisor thinks of conservative investments differently than they do. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and...

Chris and Dan revisit some of the most common investment mistakes when planning for retirement, and how emotions play a role in making, or not making, those mistakes. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related to retirement, areas...

Today Dan hosts with Aaron Argiso from the Harlow Wealth office as they talk about market volatility, and how people, along with their advisor, can help manage their emotional response to the ups and downs that inevitably occur with their investments. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington....

Chris and Dan take a look at choosing the right financial advisor as one of the most critical decisions you can make, especially as you approach retirement. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related to retirement, areas to cover...