The Retirement Income Show with Michael Eastham

Preparing for success in retirement can be a lot like getting ready for a hurricane. The worst time to get ready is when it's already started. What do you need to do to make sure you're fully prepared for that 30 year retirement so it doesn't hit you like a hurricane?

Recessions are a normal part of the economic cycle. To survive and thrive in retirement you need to understand recessions, how they can affect you and how you can effectively prepare for them during your lifetime.

As we enter the last quarter of the year, make sure you are being proactive with your finances to help your taxes and retirement.

With the economic uncertainty today, many people are wondering about how it will impact their retirement. The housing market is a big part of uncertainty today since it plays such a significant role in our overall economy.

Achieving success in retirement isn't something you can do on the fly. It takes thought, strategy and the discipline to carry it out.

Are debt and retirement mutually exclusive? Having a successful retirement means peace of mind and sometimes that means different things to different people. Understanding those differences can help you solve this mystery as you prepare for and enter retirement.

When you get close to or enter retirement, it's important to make sure that your money is protected. What are the things you need to protect it from? That's what we'll address on this episode.

People often wonder about their emergency fund. Do I need one and if so, how much should it be? You may be surprised to learn how emergency funds may change depending on your phase of life and your personal situation.

You hear the term "Fiduciary" thrown around a lot in the financial world today. What does it mean and is it important when you are trying to plan for a successful retirement?

Planning for retirement can be overwhelming if you let it. Identifying the most important parts of planning and prioritizing them can help pull it all together without all the stress.

Now is the time to reflect on the first part of the year and plan for the second half. Remember to focus on your goals and the steps you need to take to get there.

Retirement is supposed to mean that you are independent of your need for a paycheck and you can do what you want to for the rest of your life. How do you make sure that this will be your experience?

Where does Social Security fit in your financial plan? You want to avoid making these mistakes because the wrong decision could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars during your retirement life.

Bridges on the road make it possible to get from one side of a cliff to the other safely. Financial bridges do the same thing for your retirement. Make sure you have financial bridges built and that they are safe before you enter retirement.

Many people think about their money only in terms of providing for their lifetime. What happens when one spouse passes away? How do you prepare so that a surviving spouse is best able to continue on after you are gone?

As we consider what retirement should look like, it usually plays out in our minds like a good book. A story that is filled will details, activities, exciting memories with friends and family and living the good life. Did you notice that I didn't mention money? If you plan ahead, this could be your experience. If not, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise.

Michael Eastham discusses the checklist of 6 things you can use to build your confidence in making the decision to retire.

Michael Eastham discusses why income matters in his RIS Podcast.

Michael Eastham discusses planning for a confident retirement with so much going on in the world in his RIS Podcast.

Michael Eastham discusses the art and science of pizza and retirement in his RIS Podcast.

Michael Eastham discusses the best and worst ways to produce income in his RIS Podcast.

Michael Eastham discusses Roth Conversions in his RIS Podcast.

Michael Eastham discusses Taxes In Retirement in his RIS Podcast.

Michael Eastham discusses The Importance Of Income in his Original RIS Podcast.