Retire Right with Kevin Wade

After years of diligent saving and investing, many people are thrilled to see their retirement accounts grow. And while that's certainly an achievement worth celebrating, there's a sobering reality to consider - Uncle Sam is patiently waiting to collect his share of every dollar you withdraw from those tax-deferred accounts. In this episode of Retire Right with Kevin Wade, Centennial Advisors expl...

With so much market volatility in the news, many retirees are thinking about the parts of their income strategy that don’t rise and fall with the market. For many retirees, that means Social Security. Today, Kevin Wade is here to share ways you can get the most out of Social Security, especially in an unpredictable market. In this episode of Retire Right with Kevin Wade, Centennial Advisors explor...

Remember when you were working, and you could count on a regular paycheck hitting your bank account every month? For many retirees, that predictable income is replaced by constantly checking portfolio values and worrying about market fluctuations. But retirement doesn't have to feel like a financial rollercoaster. In this episode of Retire Right with Kevin Wade, Centennial Advisors explores import...

Picture a 5-star luxury resort. Lush greenery, scenic views, and top-notch customer service. Now picture a run-of-the mill roadside motel. A roadside motel probably isn’t going to be able to achieve a 5-star rating because … something’s missing. If you could rate your retirement plan, how many stars would it have?   In this episode of Retire Right with Kevin Wade, Centennial Advisors explores impo...

It’s easy to make assumptions about what goes into a legacy plan, but Kevin will help make it clear for you as we dive into the basics of creating a lasting legacy for your family.   In this episode of Retire Right with Kevin Wade, Centennial Advisors explores important retirement planning topics—like tax-saving strategies, optimizing Social Security, long-term care solutions, and tips for managin...

Fewer than 1 in 4 Americans think their current retirement lifestyle aligns with what they planned for their retirement to be. It turns out, it’s one thing to dream about retirement and it’s another thing to live in retirement every day. In this episode of Retire Right with Kevin Wade, Centennial Advisors explores important retirement planning topics—like tax-saving strategies, optimizing Social S...

People already find retirement planning overwhelming—and just when they feel like they’ve finally got everything in place and their plan is on track, their financial advisor steps in and says it’s time to rebalance. Suddenly, they’re again faced with having to make decisions they were uncomfortable making in the first place. In this episode of Retire Right with Kevin Wade, Centennial Advisors expl...

Gone are the days when retirees could rely heavily on substantial external support—like Social Security and robust corporate pension plans. Today, not only are pensions a fading memory, but the reliability of Social Security benefits is also increasingly uncertain, placing the burden of securing a financially stable retirement more firmly on individuals. In this episode of Retire Right with Kevin...

Many people assume that their taxes will go down once they stop working. While this might be true for some of you, for many, taxes could actually become one of your biggest expenses in retirement. In this episode of Retire Right with Kevin Wade, Centennial Advisors explores important retirement planning topics—like tax-saving strategies, optimizing Social Security, long-term care solutions, and ti...

Picture a 5-star luxury resort. Lush greenery, scenic views, and top-notch customer service. Now picture a run-of-the mill roadside motel. A roadside motel probably isn’t going to be able to achieve a 5-star rating because … something’s missing. If you could rate your retirement plan, how many stars would it have?   In this episode of Retire Right with Kevin Wade, Centennial Advisors explores impo...

When we think about risks to retirement, it’s natural to focus on the big, dramatic market downturns—like those we’ve seen in the past and will undoubtedly face again in the future. But those aren’t the only threats. The looming possibility of higher taxes, persistent inflation, and other challenges all contribute to the very real fear of outliving your savings. In this episode of Retire Right wit...

We've all experienced a series of unprecedented events in recent years, from a global pandemic and historic market crash to higher levels of interest rates, inflation, and global unrest. If you’re like many people, you might feel you have less control over your future. Now we’ll discuss what YOU can doing – RIGHT NOW to help take back control of your financial future. In this episode of Retire Rig...

In the U.S., medical bills are not only the most common reason for bankruptcies, but they directly cause a whopping 66.5% of them, making them the leading cause of bankruptcy. A healthcare emergency, catastrophic illness, or accident can knock you off your feet physically – and financially. In this episode of Retire Right with Kevin Wade, Centennial Advisors explores important retirement planning...

A Checklist For Retirees To Finish This Year by Kevin Wade In this episode of Retire Right with Kevin Wade, Centennial Advisors explores important retirement planning topics—like tax-saving strategies, optimizing Social Security, long-term care solutions, and tips for managing market changes. Get practical advice, expert commentary, and straightforward explanations to help you take control of your...

A good financial advisor helps you reach your retirement goals. A poor advisor, however, can hold you back. You might say the wrong financial advice is actually worse than going it alone on your retirement In this episode of Retire Right with Kevin Wade, Centennial Advisors explores important retirement planning topics—like tax-saving strategies, optimizing Social Security, long-term care solution...