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Retirement Quick Tips with Ashley

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Planning for retirement can be confusing. Ashley makes it simpler! Every day, you'll receive quick, actionable ideas to help you on your path to retirement.

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The VERY Confusing U.S. Economic Situation in 2024

April 03, 2024 08:15 - 7 minutes - 8.43 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: 1st Quarter 2024 Market & Economic Update If I had to sum up the economic climate in the United States right now in one word, it would be: confusing.  Last year, I made a $5 bet with my dad that the US will slip into a recession in 2024. He doesn’t think it will happen, and I will earn $5 if I am right and we do go into a recession next year. I was pretty confident I would become $5 richer this year, and the jury is still out of ...

1st Quarter 2024 Recap

April 02, 2024 08:15 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: 1st Quarter 2024 Market & Economic Update Today, I’m recapping what happened in the 1st quarter this year.

1st Quarter 2024 Market & Economic Update

April 01, 2024 08:15 - 1 minute - 1.85 MB

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I’m your host Ashley Micciche, co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, an independent financial advisory practice managing over $350 million in client assets.  On this podcast, I cover everything from investing to debt, social security,saving for retirement, spending and retirement lifestyle, healthcare and taxes in retirement in just a few minutes each day, so if you’re 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and lookin...

Retirement Planning When You're Single | Recap

March 31, 2024 09:15 - 3 minutes - 4.01 MB

It’s Sunday, which means...it’s recap time here on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast.  The theme this week was: Retirement Planning When You're Single In case you missed any episodes, here’s what I talked about this week… The Likelihood That You’ll Live Alone In Retirement What To Do If You’re An Elder Orphan Making arrangements in advance for the 3 most important considerations for a solo retirement: healthcare, your finances, and housing

Living Single In Retirement: Housing

March 30, 2024 08:15 - 4 minutes - 5.6 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Retirement Planning When You're Single Today, I’m talking about making your housing arrangements in advance when you’re solo in retirement.

Living Single In Retirement: Finances

March 29, 2024 08:15 - 5 minutes - 6.16 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Retirement Planning When You're Single Today, I’m talking about making sure your finances are taken care of when you’re solo in retirement. 

Living Single In Retirement: Healthcare

March 28, 2024 08:15 - 3 minutes - 4.43 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Retirement Planning When You're Single Today, I’m talking about making sure your healthcare needs and directives are taken care of when you’re solo in retirement.

What To Do If You’re An Elder Orphan

March 27, 2024 08:15 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Retirement Planning When You're Single Today, I’m talking about the importance of planning ahead if you are an elder orphan or at risk of becoming one.

The Likelihood That You’ll Live Alone In Retirement

March 26, 2024 08:15 - 2 minutes - 2.51 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Retirement Planning When You're Single Today, I’m talking about the likelihood that you’ll live alone in retirement.

Retirement Planning When You're Single

March 25, 2024 08:15 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MB

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I’m your host Ashley Micciche, co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, an independent financial advisory practice managing over $350 million in client assets.  On this podcast, I cover everything from investing to debt, social security,saving for retirement, spending and retirement lifestyle, healthcare and taxes in retirement in just a few minutes each day, so if you’re 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and lookin...

A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 60s | Recap

March 24, 2024 08:15 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MB

It’s Sunday, which means...it’s recap time here on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast.  The theme this week was: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 60s Tomorrow, I’m starting a brand new theme - What You Need to Know About Planning For and Living In Retirement When You’re Single

Simplify & Consolidate Your Financial Accounts

March 23, 2024 08:15 - 5 minutes - 5.73 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 60s.  Today,I’m talking about the importance of simplifying your financial situation & consolidating your accounts.

Squirrel Away More Cash

March 22, 2024 08:15 - 5 minutes - 6.29 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 60s.  Today, I’m talking about the importance of having more cash on hand in savings in retirement.

Estimate Your Healthcare Costs

March 21, 2024 08:15 - 3 minutes - 4.35 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 60s.  Today, I’m talking about estimating your healthcare costs.

Plan Your Social Security Strategy

March 20, 2024 08:15 - 5 minutes - 6.04 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 60s. Today, I’m talking about planning your social security strategy.

Create Your Retirement Roadmap

March 19, 2024 08:15 - 4 minutes - 5.43 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 60s.  Today, I’m talking about creating your retirement roadmap & figuring out your retirement expenses.

A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 60s

March 18, 2024 08:15 - 2 minutes - 3.03 MB

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I’m your host Ashley Micciche, co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, an independent financial advisory practice managing over $350 million in client assets.  On this podcast, I cover everything from investing to debt, social security,saving for retirement, spending and retirement lifestyle, healthcare and taxes in retirement in just a few minutes each day, so if you’re 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and lookin...

A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 50s | Recap

March 17, 2024 09:15 - 4 minutes - 4.8 MB

It’s Sunday, which means...it’s recap time here on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast.  The theme this week was: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 50s   In case you missed any episodes, here’s what I talked about this week… How To Double Your Retirement Nest Egg In 10 Years Get Your Financial Priorities In Order Get Serious About Paying Off Your Mortgage Don’t Get Too Conservative With Your Investments In Your 50s Setting Your Retirement Date

Setting Your Retirement Date

March 16, 2024 09:15 - 4 minutes - 4.73 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 50s. There are a number of important things to think about and do in what is usually your last decade of working years before retirement, so this week I’m breaking down the most impactful things you’ll want to do to set yourself up for a successful retirement.  Today, I’m talking about how setting a retirement date in your 50s can really help clarify your vision and timeline for retirement.

Don’t Get Too Conservative With Your Investments In Your 50s

March 15, 2024 09:15 - 5 minutes - 5.75 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 50s. There are a number of important things to think about and do in what is usually your last decade of working years before retirement, so this week I’m breaking down the most impactful things you’ll want to do to set yourself up for a successful retirement.  Today, I’m talking about getting your portfolio in line with your goals, stage in life, and proximity to retirement

Get Serious About Paying Off Your Mortgage

March 14, 2024 09:15 - 4 minutes - 4.72 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 50s. There are a number of important things to think about and do in what is usually your last decade of working years before retirement, so this week I’m breaking down the most impactful things you’ll want to do to set yourself up for a successful retirement.  Today, I’m talking about the importance of getting serious about paying off debt, especially your mortgage, in your 50s.

Get Your Financial Priorities In Order

March 13, 2024 09:15 - 4 minutes - 4.83 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 50s. There are a number of important things to think about and do in what is usually your last decade of working years before retirement, so this week I’m breaking down the most impactful things you’ll want to do to set yourself up for a successful retirement.  Today, I’m talking about the importance of getting your financial priorities in order as you approach retirement.

How To Double Your Retirement Nest Egg In 10 Years

March 12, 2024 09:15 - 3 minutes - 4.54 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 50s. There are a number of important things to think about and do in what is usually your last decade of working years before retirement, so this week I’m breaking down the most impactful things you’ll want to do to set yourself up for a successful retirement.  Today, I’m talking about one of the most important things you can do to prepare for retirement in your 50s: Take advantage of your pea...

A Guide To Retirement Planning In Your 50s

March 11, 2024 09:15 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MB

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I’m your host Ashley Micciche, co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, an independent financial advisory practice managing over $350 million in client assets.  On this podcast, I cover everything from investing to debt, social security,saving for retirement, spending and retirement lifestyle, healthcare and taxes in retirement in just a few minutes each day, so if you’re 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and lookin...

Spending Money To Maximize Happiness | Recap

March 10, 2024 09:15 - 3 minutes - 4.19 MB

It’s Sunday, which means...it’s recap time here on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast.  The theme this week was: Spending Money To Maximize Happiness   In case you missed any episodes, here’s what I talked about this week… Does More Money Correlate with Greater Happiness? Research Says Yes Buy More Experiences & Less Stuff Buy Many Small Pleasures Instead of Few Big Ones Delay Gratification on Spending For Greater Happiness Strategically Buying Time for More Life Satisfaction   ...

Strategically Buying Time for More Life Satisfaction

March 09, 2024 09:15 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Spending Money To Maximize Happiness Today…I”m talking about how buying time helps to boost happiness.

Delay Gratification on Spending For Greater Happiness

March 08, 2024 09:15 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Spending Money To Maximize Happiness In a study published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology in April 2011, researches assert that “If money doesn't make you happy, then you probably aren't spending it right” Based on their findings, the researchers suggest several different principles to help you get more happiness out of each dollar you spend.  Today…I’m talking about how one of those principles: delaying gratification can...

Buy Many Small Pleasures Instead of Few Big Ones

March 07, 2024 09:15 - 4 minutes - 5.02 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Spending Money To Maximize Happiness In a study published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology in April 2011, researches assert that “If money doesn't make you happy, then you probably aren't spending it right” Based on their findings, they suggest several different principles to help you get more happiness out of each dollar you spend. Today’s principle is: Buy Many Small Pleasures Instead of Few Big Ones

Buy More Experiences & Less Stuff

March 06, 2024 09:15 - 5 minutes - 5.86 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Spending Money To Maximize Happiness In a study published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology in April 2011, researches assert that “If money doesn't make you happy, then you probably aren't spending it right” They suggest 8 different principles to help you get more happiness out of each dollar you spend. Today’s principle for the study is: buy more experiences and less stuff. 

Does More Money Correlate with Greater Happiness? Research Says Yes

March 05, 2024 09:15 - 4 minutes - 5.39 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Spending Money To Maximize Happiness Today, I’m talking about how more money can bring you greater happiness, which I’ll use as a baseline assumption with how spending that higher income can actually lead to greater satisfaction.

Spending Money To Maximize Happiness

March 04, 2024 09:15 - 6 minutes - 7.09 MB

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I’m your host Ashley Micciche, co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, an independent financial advisory practice managing over $350 million in client assets.  On this podcast, I cover everything from investing to debt, social security,saving for retirement, spending and retirement lifestyle, healthcare and taxes in retirement in just a few minutes each day, so if you’re 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and lookin...

How To Run Out of Money In Retirement | Recap

March 03, 2024 09:15 - 3 minutes - 4.49 MB

It’s Sunday, which means...it’s recap time here on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast.  The theme this week was: How To Run Out of Money In Retirement In case you missed any episodes, here’s what I talked about this week… Overspending Enabling Your Children Getting Divorced Catastrophic Illness Murphy’s Law

How To Run Out of Money In Retirement by Ignoring Murphy’s Law

March 02, 2024 09:15 - 5 minutes - 5.83 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: How To Run Out of Money In Retirement  Today…I’m talking about another common problem I see with spending and withdrawals that can really draw down your assets in a worrisome way: ignoring Murphy’s law…

How To Run Out of Money In Retirement Because of a Catastrophic Illness

March 01, 2024 09:15 - 4 minutes - 4.76 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: How To Run Out of Money In Retirement  Today…I’m talking about how a catastrophic illness can cause you to jeopardize your retirement savings.

How To Run Out of Money In Retirement by Getting Divorced

February 29, 2024 09:15 - 3 minutes - 4.51 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: How To Run Out of Money In Retirement  Today…I’m talking about gray divorce. If you can avoid getting divorced, especially later in life, my advice is to try to work it out and stay married. Obviously marriages are complex with varying degrees of dysfunction, but the later in life you get divorced the more devastating it is financially, for both spouses.

How To Run Out of Money In Retirement by Enabling Your Children

February 28, 2024 09:15 - 6 minutes - 7.25 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: How To Run Out of Money In Retirement  Today…I’m talking about a very sensitive topic, but an important one that impacts many of you listening. Many people jeopardize their own financial security in retirement by continuing to financially support their adult children. 

How To Run Out of Money In Retirement By Overspending

February 27, 2024 09:15 - 5 minutes - 5.94 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: How To Run Out of Money In Retirement  Today…I’m talking about the most common way I see clients dwindle down their assets: overspending.

How To Run Out of Money In Retirement

February 26, 2024 09:15 - 3 minutes - 3.79 MB

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I’m your host Ashley Micciche, co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, an independent financial advisory practice managing over $350 million in client assets.  On this podcast, I cover everything from investing to debt, social security,saving for retirement, spending and retirement lifestyle, healthcare and taxes in retirement in just a few minutes each day, so if you’re 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and lookin...

What I’m Reading | Recap

February 25, 2024 09:15 - 3 minutes - 3.87 MB

It’s Sunday, which means...it’s recap time here on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast.  The theme this week was: What I’m Reading

The Ideal Time To Eat Dinner

February 24, 2024 09:15 - 4 minutes - 4.64 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: What I’m reading…stories and articles I’ve come across that I find relevant and hopefully useful for you, my lovely audience.  Today… https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/whats-the-best-time-to-eat-dinner-heres-the-math-0df644ca?mod=djem10point

Short Attention Spans Are Killing Investors

February 23, 2024 09:15 - 5 minutes - 6.23 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: What I’m reading…stories and articles I’ve come across that I find relevant and hopefully useful for you, my lovely audience.  Today…I’m talking about how Short Attention Spans Are Killing Investors

The Real Story Behind Jobs Growth

February 22, 2024 09:15 - 5 minutes - 6.51 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: What I’m reading…stories and articles I’ve come across that I find relevant and hopefully useful for you, my lovely audience.  Today…I’m talking about The Real Story Behind Jobs Growth https://www.axios.com/2023/12/11/jobs-report-statistics-healthcare-government-hospitality https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-welfare-industrial-complex-is-booming-3a7ad15c

The Death Spiral of The Ark Innovation Fund

February 21, 2024 09:15 - 4 minutes - 5.18 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: What I’m reading…stories and articles I’ve come across that I find relevant and hopefully useful for you, my lovely audience.  Today…I’m talking about The Death Spiral of The Ark Innovation Fund https://www.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/why-cathie-woods-ark-is-one-of-the-worst-fund-groups-in-america https://www.wealthmanagement.com/etfs/top-15-wealth-destroying-funds-last-decade

How Early Birds Get The Best Bond Returns

February 20, 2024 09:15 - 5 minutes - 6.01 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: What I’m reading…stories and articles I’ve come across that I find relevant and hopefully useful for you, my lovely audience.  Today… https://www.alliancebernstein.com/us/en-us/investments/insights/investment-insights/its-time-to-say-goodbye-to-t-bill-and-chill.html?workspace_id=1056632&suggested_content_id=2482266&social_network=linkedin&mid=sco%3Ausr%3Ainsights%3Alinkedin%3Asales2020&hss_meta=eyJvcmdhbml6YXRpb25faWQiOiAzODEsIC...

What I’m Reading

February 19, 2024 09:15 - 2 minutes - 2.84 MB

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I’m your host Ashley Micciche, co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, an independent financial advisory practice managing over $350 million in client assets.  On this podcast, I cover everything from investing to debt, social security,saving for retirement, spending and retirement lifestyle, healthcare and taxes in retirement in just a few minutes each day, so if you’re 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and lookin...

Tips To Increase Your Social Security Benefits | Recap

February 18, 2024 09:15 - 3 minutes - 4.49 MB

It’s Sunday, which means...it’s recap time here on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast.  The theme this week was: Tips To Increase Your Social Security Benefits In case you missed any episodes, here’s what I talked about this week… Social Security: The Magic Number is 35 Social Security: Understanding Spousal, Ex-Spouse, & Widow Benefits Social Security: When To Start For The Maximum Benefit Is Social Security Insolvent? Should I Start Earlier While I Still Can? The #1 Mistake People ...

The #1 Mistake People Make With Starting Social Security

February 17, 2024 09:15 - 2 minutes - 2.32 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Tips To Increase Your Social Security Benefits Today, I’m talking about the #1 mistake I see people make when they start social security: collecting social security benefits while you’re still working  

Is Social Security Insolvent? Should I Start Earlier While I Still Can?

February 16, 2024 09:15 - 4 minutes - 5.02 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Tips To Increase Your Social Security Benefits Today, I’m talking about how you don’t want to let fears about insolvency or the fact that the trust fund will be out of money in a few years influence your decision or cause you to claim earlier than you should. While the trust fund is being depleted, it’s not as simple as the checks will stop coming, so you better get it now while you still can. 

Social Security: When To Start For The Maximum Benefit

February 15, 2024 09:15 - 5 minutes - 5.71 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Tips To Increase Your Social Security Benefits Today, I’m talking about when to start for the max benefit.

Social Security: Understanding Spousal, Ex-Spouse, & Widow Benefits

February 14, 2024 09:15 - 5 minutes - 6.37 MB

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Tips To Increase Your Social Security Benefits Today’s topic is: Understanding Spousal, Ex-Spouse, & Widow Benefits

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