November is finally here. That means it’s time for listener questions. This month is my planning month where I take the time to map out the next year so that I’m not just drifting along. I try to be intentional about where the show is going and where my practice and life are going too. Listen in to hear what’s in store for 2021 on the Retirement Answer Man and find out the answers to several listener questions.
Read MoreMarket crashes are black swans. No, not those black swans, unpredictable events beyond what is normally expected with potentially severe consequences. You can probably name all of the market crashes in the past 100 years since they have had an impact on the way we invest. On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, we’re learning about market crashes and the lasting impact they can leave on our psyches.
Read MoreNobody likes taxes, but tax management in retirement doesn’t have to hurt so bad. During this Retirement Tax Management series, you’ll learn about tools and tricks you can use during retirement to lessen your tax burden and make paying taxes as painless as possible. On this episode, we’ll focus on Social Security and how it affects your tax burden. You’ll also hear retirement tax tips from a variety of other professionals. Make sure to listen to the whole series to learn as much as you can and when you’re done be sure to take the listener survey so that we can get your opinions to refine the show to cover topics that interest you.
Read MoreIf you had any more questions after listening to the Maximizing Social Security series then you will definitely want to listen to this episode to hear some excellent listener questions that I answer to the best of my abilities. Listen now to learn more about social security benefits.
Read MoreWelcome to the final episode of the Maximizing Social Security series. In this episode, we get down to business. When do you file? How do you make this decision? If you are wondering these things then you need to listen to this episode.
Read MoreThis month on Retirement Answer Man we are maximizing social security benefits. All month long we are discussing the ins and outs of social security. This episode is dedicated to learning how earning income during retirement can impact your social security benefit amount.
Read MoreSocial security is an important part of retirement even if you have plenty of assets. That is why we are dedicating the whole month to learn how to maximize your social security benefits. This is the second episode in the four-episode series in which we discuss the best social security benefits calculators.
Read MoreThe Retirement Answer Man theme for July is how to maximize social security. On this episode, we’re covering the basics: how it works, and are social security benefits even going to be there when you retire?
Read MoreRetirees with the most robust network of friends are happier, healthier and more engaged than those who are lonely. Listen to this episode to hear how to find some great ways to embark on new friendships.
Read MoreThis week's show is a hodgepodge of great actionable content that might give you the edge you need in your retirement plan. Listen as I answer listener questions and give my tips for investing your Social Security income.
Read MoreNot all Social Security strategies work. Especially after some popular strategies bit the dust in 2016.
Read MoreYou want to get the most out of your Social Security benefits, right? I’m with you, maximize Social Security as much as you can! But there’s a lot of conflicting advice out there about what you should do to make that happen. What should you do? On this episode I’m going to walk you through the outline of a presentation I gave on this very subject, so grab your thinking cap and let’s get to work!
Read MoreEmily Guy Birken is going to help us understand the changes that have happened in Social Security recently, why we should not put all our eggs in the SS basket, and what we can expect from the system for the next 75 years.
Read MoreIn his latest book, "The In-Between: Embracing the Tension Between Now and the Next Big Thing" Jeff reminds himself and us that most of our lives are spent "in-between" the big things. It is in these moments we can find opportunities to live more fully.
Read More"If my pension from work is enough to live on and still save some, should I take social security at age 62 or 66? Can’t decide whether taking the a 25% cut on my social security benefits to receive it now or wait till age 66 and get the full benefit".
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