The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour

A recent study from the University of Michigan highlighted the fluid nature of retirement expenditures, noting they are greater in the years immediately following retirement, then slowing down and changing from leisure activities to health concerns. Danny looks at this study and notes how your plan can provide for the changing nature of your retirement spending as the years pass by. The Harlow Wea...

There are over 2700 rules regarding Social Security benefits and how to take them. Today Danny goes over some of the top strategies to help you get the most from your benefits based on your particular situation. 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 tea...

Interest rates have been high until a recent cut by the Fed, and more of those may come before the end of the year. Danny and Chris look at how this affects retirement savings, and strategies to use to help safe money continue to grow while maintaining the necessary security to provide retirement income. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harl...

Today Chris and Dan Erickson tackle three important questions people have when planning for retirement, including areas of when they should retire, longevity and inflation. 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,...

Danny takes a look at a recent survey which shows that many Americans believe they are not truly set for retirement, and how working with an advisor can help determine how ready someone might be, as well as the best ways to help them get there if they aren't quite ready. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Van...

Danny takes a look at strategies that are necessary for a solid retirement plan to work properly. These include asset allocation, diversification, cost and risk management 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 re...

The next few years will find the largest group of people turning 65 in history, which means more people will be retiring and taking Social Security and Medicare benefits. Danny takes a look at this trend and discusses strategies to help mitigate possible adverse effects the economy may impose on people's future retirements. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featurin...

Retirements are lasting thirty years or more, so your 401K and other retirement accounts need to help provide money for a long time. Today Danny will discuss strategies help you get the most from your 401K so it will help your retirement last as long as it needs to. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouve...

Danny takes a look at common mistakes people make with their investment accounts, including panic selling, sitting on the sidelines, or holding onto an investment for longer than needed. 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...

Building a retirement plan can be compared to building a house - it needs a strong foundation, sturdy walls and a roof for protection. Today Danny relates what portions of a retirement plan compare to the various home construction pieces and why each is important to make sure your plan works as designed for you. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors f...

There is a new trend where some 401K plans offer employees a chance to convert some of their savings into a product which can turn them into a retirement income stream, much like a pension. But this may not come soon enough for many soon-to-be-retirees. Danny and Chris take a look at some strategies folks can use in the meantime to provide lifetime income for themselves, including optimizing Socia...

How long will you live? How much money will you need before you pass away? These are two huge issues when it comes to retirement planning. Today Danny and Chris take a closer look at each, and discusses the best ways for folks to assure they can answer these questions in a positive manner for their retirements. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors fr...

Retirement today is very different from, say, a generation ago. Danny and Chris take a look at the key changes between past and present, and share tips on how to align your retirement plan and goals with today's financial environment. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan...

A woman's retirement planning needs may differ from a man's, as she may inherit a spouse's accounts upon death. Today Chris Harlow and Dan Erickson take a look at the particular needs for this kind of situation, and how women need to know all the basics and the particulars of a financial plan that may be placed upon her, and also how to best put a plan together for her needs if she is not part of...

Digital currency is a newcomer to the investment world, but is it right for you? Today Danny takes a look at Bitcoin, one of the more popular digital currencies, and a new ETF that makes investing in it easy. It can make huge gains, but is also subject to volatility and large downturns as well, and Danny takes an up-close look at all angles of this type of investment. The Harlow Wealth Retirement...

Chris and Dan Erickson discuss how taxes will affect your retirement, especially with rates rising at the start of 2026, and how proper planning can help reduce the amount you pay 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 r...

Are pensions coming back? Not so fast. But new retirement plans offered by some major companies like IBM are now offering benefits that function more like a traditional pension, thanks to a new program offered by Fidelity. Today Danny looks at this vehicle, how it can benefit those who have access to it, and whether similar programs have a more widespread future ahead in company retirement offerin...

The amount of savings people may need for retirement can be quite different on what they actually need. Some new reports indicate people need some guidance on how to turn their savings into income for retirement, and Danny and Chris take on the questions people have and how planning can help. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Ma...

Chris Harlow and Dan Erickson discuss Social Security, and how optimizing your benefits can help you get the maximum from this program, as well as some of the many strategies which can be used for this purpose. 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...

The U.S. national debt is now at $34 trillion dollars, and growing at a very fast clip, and taxes are almost certain to be raised by Congress in the next two years. Today Danny and Chris discuss why higher taxes will need to be part of the future if we have any chance of paying down the debt, and also look at ways to look at your retirement nest egg and find strategies to lower the amount of taxes...

How can the upcoming presidential election affect stock portfolios, including your retirement savings? Today Danny and Chris look at this and the various opinions on it may or may not do so, and how having different types of investments can help protect your nest egg from the volatility the market may experience depending on future events. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio...

Chris and Dan Erickson discuss the upcoming Presidential election and the important subject of taxes and how future rates could well be determined by this election, as well as the continuing increase in the national debt. 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...

One of the biggest concerns people have is outliving their retirement savings. Chris takes a look at some strategies that can help make your income last throughout your 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 ret...

Danny and Chris go over three questions related to stock market volatility, including how much money you could afford to lose in a market downturn, and whether there are lower risk investments you can make in 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...

There are lots of risks that your money could face during retirement, especially involving around how long your savings will last. Today Chris and Dan Erickson talk about how to work around the risks you could face, especially as it involves market volatility, which could eat into your savings if it takes a big drop. The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advis...