The Retirement Roadmap Podcast

Questions – Questions – Questions! Have you ever had something come up that you thought you knew how to handle, but when you started thinking about it . . . you realized that there might be more to it? If so, you may want to listen in on this week's podcast! This week we discuss answers to a number of common financial questions. Where you end up on the Retirement Roadmap often depends on the actio...

As we start heading into the end of the year, it's time to get certain financial affairs in order. Tune in to this week's podcast and listen in as we discuss a number of items that may need your attention sooner rather than later. Making sure you understand key planning concepts and priorities can make a big difference in where you end up on your journey along the Retirement Roadmap. Always rememb...

There are some things that you can take your time with and others that require URGENCY. On this week's podcast we discuss a variety of planning issues that might demand a sense of urgency and ways that you could actually prepare for the possibly of some these situations before they even happen. Take a few minutes to join us and as you listen for new insights you may discover a few distinctions tha...

It goes without saying that everyone wants things to turn out well and retirement planning is typically way up on the priority list! On this week's podcast we discuss a number of “Portfolio Disasters” and strategies to help you avoid them. Listen in on our conversation as we look to provide you with valuable insights and as always let us know how we can help you in navigating your personal Retirem...

As we all know, there are many ways to define “Financial Security”. The main questions are how do you define it and how can you achieve it? On this week's podcast we explore these questions from a variety of perspectives and discuss different ways to find the illusive answers. Listen in for a few minutes and explore your own feelings and beliefs about “Financial Security”. Reach out and let us kno...

Several weeks ago we discussed a number of things that could be considered “underrated” in the financial world. So this week we are delving into a few things that might be considered “overrated”. As you listen in on this week's podcast you might just discover a few new distinctions or a few new perspectives that might just help you navigate your personal Retirement Roadmap. Feel free to share our...

“Fake News!” has become a term that is often heard in today's culture. So on this week's podcast we discuss a few headlines and topics that might be characterized as “Financial Fake News”. As you listen in you might just find yourself discovering new perspectives on topics that impact you and your journey along the Retirement Roadmap.   Investment advisory services offered through Horter Investmen...

Making the transition from the working years to the retirement years is a transition that comes with many questions. On this week's podcast, we take some time to explore a number of these important questions on the podcast. Take a few minutes to listen in as we do our best to give you some valuable insights into successfully making this important transition as you travel along the Retirement Roadm...

As we all know, there are a variety of things that are overrated and underrated in many areas of life. On the podcast this week, we discuss a number of things that are often underrated regarding finances and retirement. As you listen in for insights, we invite you to share our conversation with your friends and colleagues and let us know how we can help you navigate your Retirement Roadmap.   Inve...

There are many Proverbs that we know and find helpful in many areas of life. Join us and listen in on this week's podcast as we discuss how a number of well known Proverbs have applications to the world of finance and retirement planning. As you know, we're here to help, so reach out and let us know how we can assist you on your journey along the Retirement Roadmap.   Investment advisory services...

Let's face it, making decisions can be difficult. Making big financial decisions can be almost paralyzing. On this week's podcast we explore the decision making process and some of the bigger decisions that can cause people to get “stuck”. We invite you to listen in on our conversation and hope you discover valuable insights that help you navigate your personal journey along the Retirement Roadmap...

"If you don't know where you're going how will you get to where you want to go?” Everyone who has ever taken a summer vacation knows that if you don't make plans, it's very likely that your trip can end up taking a few undesirable turns. This is also true in retirement. This week we discuss some of the interesting similarities between planning a summer vacation and planning your retirement. As you...

Watch out for “Famous Last Words”!!! We've all seen movies where one of the characters unwittingly utters the “Famous Last Words”. You may have even joked about “Famous Last Words” with friends and family. On this weeks podcast we discuss how this may apply on a more serious note to your finances and your retirement. Tune in, you might just discover a few helpful insights that provide valuable gui...

Sometimes there is “more to it then meets the eye”. On this week's podcast we take a little time to delve into a few retirement questions that can be more complicated then many people might think. Take a little time and listen in on our conversation as we dig a little deeper into these questions and topics. We're here to help you on your personal journey along the Retirement Roadmap. So give us a...

Is it always wise to follow “Conventional Wisdom”? General rules are just that . . . they are general. As you look back over your life experiences you can find examples when general rules or “Conventional Wisdom” may have lead you astray in certain situations. On this week's podcast we explore some situations that might call for thinking a little differently. We hope you enjoy this week's podcast...

What is meant by the term “Safe Money”? Do you have some “Safe Money” in your retirement plan? How much risk do you have in your retirement plan? This week we delve into this subject and discuss different applications of “Safe Money” and how different strategies can provide opportunities to hedge some of the risks that come up in the retirement years. Listen in and let us know how we can help you...

In approaching retirement this question becomes very important to answer and to make sure it's answered correctly! To make sure you “get it right”, there are a number of additional questions and considerations to evaluate. Sit back relax and listen in on this week's conversation. We're here to help you successfully plan and navigate your Retirement Roadmap. Let us know how we can help!   Investmen...

Sometimes reality turns out to be different than what you might imagine. Like other areas of life, most people have certain conceptions of retirement which may or may not be the reality. As you listen to the podcast this week, you may be surprised by a few things you hear! We're here to help you design your Retirement Roadmap into the reality you desire. Let us know how we can help!   Investment a...

There are certain issues that can create “pain points” when retirees and pre-retirees think about their retirement plans. Unfortunately, human nature leads many people to ignore or put off dealing with challenging issues. Take a few minutes to listen in on our conversation as we discuss 5 of the most common "pain points" that may deserve your attention. Make sure you don't let these “pain points”...

Sometimes thinking about or talking about what retirement will actually be like on a day to day basis can be challenging. This week our conversation centers around financial and non financial retirement planning. Listen in on this week's podcast as we discuss “The Bucket List” and more! Making sure your Retirement Roadmap includes all aspects of life is critically important to ensure you have an e...

Do you have a “junk drawer” that hasn't been cleaned out recently? What about your financial life – do you have a financial “junk drawer” that needs to be cleaned out or straightened up? Listen in as we discuss five financial situations that people sometimes find in their “junk drawer”. Who knows, you might discover something that you want to straighten up as you travel along your personal Retirem...

Making sure that your wishes are carried out is the foundation of any estate plan. This week we spend a little time discussing how the best of intentions can sometimes turn into unintended consequences. Take a few minutes to listen in on our conversation about how plans can inadvertently end up going off course. Paying attention to details can help ensure that the final stop on your Retirement Roa...

DIY has become very popular in today's culture. You name it – home improvements, landscaping, interior design, cooking – but what about retirement planning? In this weeks podcast we discuss pros and cons of “Do It Yourself” Retirement Planning. Take a few minutes to listen in on our conversation about some of the nuances and differences of saving for retirement vs. living in retirement. You might...

As we look to the current political climate in Washington and to what's going on in the economy – it's easy to find a number of concerns. This week we discuss a variety of concerns in the news and ways to think about them. It's important to understand how to process the constant flow of information and news that can impact your personal Retirement Roadmap.   Investment advisory services offered th...