The Retirement Income Show with Michael Eastham

There are many fears in life. Some can be out of our control. Retirement fears can be manageable if you understand them and the things you can do to plan for them. That way you'll be prepared to conquer them when they arrive.

What's the secret sauce to a stress free retirement? It starts with the confidence that you have plenty of income to do all the things you dreamed of. Now is a great time to optimize your income portfolio, with rates at the highest point in over a decade.

If you think estate planning only involves a will or trust, you don't understand how the estate plan fits into your overall financial plan. This misunderstanding may cost you and your family thousands.

If you think estate planning only involves a will or trust, you don't understand how the estate plan fits into your overall financial plan. This misunderstanding may cost you and your family thousands.

Discounting the value of Social Security in your retirement plan may be a big mistake. When you understand the role it can play, it puts you in a better position to have a successful retirement

Much of the financial industry gives you one single lense to look through when it comes to a financial strategy. That doesn't mean there's only one way to be successful in retirement. Sometimes taking another road will get you to your destination in much better shape

Your car needs a tune up every once in a while and so does your retirement strategy. If you set it and forget it, your retirment may end up like a broken down car on the side of the road.

Retirement is supposed to be one of the happiest seasons of life. But what makes a happy retirement? Understanding the answer to this question will get you moving in the right direction as you prepare.

If you're not aware of the risks that can derail your retirement, you may have a major problem and find out when it's too late. When you understand the risks ahead of time, you can plan for and avoid as many as possible, giving you confidence that you will be able to enjoy your retirement life.

RMD's can be a nuisance if you don't think about them ahead of time. Accept the fact that they are not going anywhere, then plan ahead and learn how you may benefit by planning ahead for RMD. In the right scenario, you can save thousands in taxes, giving you an edge in retirement.

You may think that financial planning is just an analytical exercise, and you are partially right. There is also an art to it. When you know all the pieces and they come together, a good financial plan is like a beautiful mosaic; A piece of art that can guide you through a peaceful retirement.

Buried inside the $1.7 trillion spending bill, signed into law recently, were several points that can help retirement savers and those approaching or in retirement. We discuss how those things may help you accomplish your retirement goals.

When I'm asked this question, it reveals a lack of personal confidence that retirement success is in your grasp. There are some specific things you can do to make sure you will experience the retirement you always dreamed of.

Starting the new year can be exciting and terrifying at the same time. Getting back to basics and reviewing the most important aspects of preparing your finances for retirement can be a great way to set a course for financial peace in 2023, regardless what comes your way.

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I get many questions about all of the skeletons in our domestic and global financial closet. Could they all jump out at the same time? Anything's possible. Most of them you cannot control. I encourage you to focus on the things you can control. That's critical if you want to live a stress-free retirement.

RIS Podcast - Calendar Year End Events by Michael Eastham

Media talks a lot about a bond bubble and how it's not a good time to invest in bonds. What does that mean and is it correct? What you need to know about the bond market?

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Nobody wants to worry about where the money is coming from in retirement or if you'll have enough. Many retirees make the same mistakes and come up short on accomplishing their goals. Avoid these mistakes so that you can have a peaceful retirement.

Nobody wants to worry about where the money is coming from in retirement or if you'll have enough. Many retirees make the same mistakes and come up short on accomplishing their goals. Avoid these mistakes so that you can have a peaceful retirement.

Now is a great window of time to convert to income. Even though your market value is down, rates are up. It won't last forever!

RIS Podcast - Battling Financial Fears by Michael Eastham

As you approach or enter retirement, it may be best to simplify your investments in an effort to remove stress and live the retirement you always dreamed of.

If you want to make sure your retirement life is secure, you need to understand the stages of your financial life. Each of those stages requires you to look at your finances differently.