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Retirement Answer Man

560 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratings

A top retirement podcast. Roger Whitney, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®, RMA, guides you on how to actually do retirement well financially and personally. This retirement podcast isn't afraid to talk about the softer side of retirement. It will teach you how to retire with confidence. Two-time PLUTUS winner for best retirement podcast / blog and the 2019 winner for best financial planner blog. This retirement podcast covers how to create a paycheck, medicare, healthcare, Social Security, tax management in retirement as well as retirement travel and other non-financial issues you'll need to address to rock retirement. Retirement isn’t an age OR a financial number. It’s finding that balance between living well today and feeling confident about your retirement. It’s about gaining more freedom to pursue the life you want. Join the rock retirement community at www.rogerwhitney.com

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How Much Money Do I Really Need to Retire?

April 17, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutes - 87.7 MB

We would all love to have that magic number–the exact amount we need to retire. However, since there are so many unknowns it is impossible to attain an exact number. This is why the big question of retirement is a complex one.  In this episode, I’ll walk a listener through the process of how she can learn how much she really needs to retire. Make sure to stick around to hear about the books I read in March. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN LISTENER QUESTIONS [1:46]...

Ask Better Retirement Questions

April 10, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutes - 41.2 MB

Have you been wondering what retirement is like for real retirees out in the wild? With the success of our Retirement Plan Live series, we decided to try mini-case studies to learn more about what retirees like you are doing to rock retirement.  In this episode, you’ll hear some feedback from Sarah who asked a question on the show about a year and a half ago. Listen in to hear how she responded to the advice I gave. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN A MINI CASE STUDY...

The State of Retirement Planning with Michael Kitces

April 03, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MB

Michael Kitces is one of the innovators in the retirement planning and financial services space. His blog and ecosystem of resources help retirees and financial advisors gain the base knowledge needed to rock retirement. On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, Michael joins me to discuss the state of retirement planning, how it has changed, and how you can live your retirement to its fullest. Listen to this interview with one of the great minds in retirement planning.  OUTLINE OF THIS ...

How to Manage Your Scarcity Brain with Michael Easter

March 27, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes - 34.6 MB

Have you ever wondered why it is so hard for you to spend your money? Even now after all these years of saving you know you have enough, but it’s hard to let go and untie those purse strings. Today, my friend and renowned author, Michael Easter joins me to discuss overcoming frugality from a different perspective. Click play to hear about the evolutionary mismatch that hinders you from spending your money.  OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN LISTENER QUESTIONS [2:38]...

Overcoming Frugality in Retirement with Dan Crosby

March 20, 2024 07:00 - 50 minutes - 40.2 MB

For the past ten years, we have been exploring how to do retirement right so that you can get down to the business of living a great life.  This is why this month we have had a series of special guests. Today’s guest is behavioral investment expert and author Dan Crosby. Together we explore why it is so hard to overcome your money mindset and how you can learn to let go to enjoy the money you have worked so long and hard to save. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRA...

What is True Retirement Planning? With Christine Benz

March 13, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutes - 41.4 MB

Retirement planning has changed over the years, but has the industry evolved to keep up?  Your retirement needs are much different from those of your parents' generation. This is why it is important to focus on retirement planning in a holistic way rather than from solely a financial perspective.  Morningstar’s Christine Benz joins me today on this episode of Retirement Answer Man. This seasoned retirement journalist shares her thoughts on the state of retirement planning, long-term care...

How Systems Thinking Can Improve Your Retirement with Rick Nason

March 06, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

This month we celebrate the Retirement Answer Man’s 10th anniversary milestone with several guests throughout the month.  Today we welcome Professor Rick Nason, author of It’s Not Complicated, to discuss complicated vs complex thinking. If that discussion didn’t Stick around for the listener questions with Tanya Nichols and Bring It On with Dr. Bobby Dubois OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN COMPLICATED VS COMPLEX THINKING WITH PROFESSOR RICK NASON [4:20] Defining s...

What Can I Learn from the FIRE Movement?

February 28, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutes - 36.4 MB

Those who have FIREd like Keven Sebesta are choosing to rock life each day. In this final episode on the FIRE movement, we’ll explore what we can learn from them. Join Kevin and me to discover how you can do what FIRE is doing right. What can you learn from FIRE? Traditional retirement planning is all about achieving the end goal. Climbing the mountain and reaching the summit. However, FIRE embraces life today. Those in the FIRE movement see life as an endless journey to explore.  Don’...

The Challenges of FIRE

February 21, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutes - 40.3 MB

Over these past few weeks, we have been discussing the FIRE movement with Kevin Sebesta, a coach in the RRC who achieved FIRE some time ago and has been rocking retirement ever since.  This week Kevin helps me explore the challenges that retiring early can bring. Listen in to hear if these are similar to the issues you face in retirement.  OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT [4:58] The challenges of leaving traditional work early [10:55] H...

The Benefits of FIRE

February 14, 2024 08:00 - 52 minutes - 41.9 MB

Now that we know what FIRE is, let’s learn the benefits. In this episode of Retirement Answer Man, Kevin Sebesta joins me to discuss the benefits of FIRE.  Afterward, Mark Ross comes aboard to noodle on why creativity is important in retirement. And finally, Taylor Schulte from the Stay Wealthy podcast helps me answer some listener questions. Don’t miss out on this informative episode! OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT [1:41] Life as a jou...

What Is the FIRE Movement?

February 07, 2024 08:00 - 57 minutes - 45.8 MB

Have you heard of the FIRE movement? It’s become increasingly popular in the past few years. Even if you are technically too old to retire early, there is something we can all learn from FIRE seekers.  In this episode, Kevin Sebesta, a real live FIREer joins me to discuss what FIRE is, how he achieved it, and what people who retire early do with their time.  Make sure to stick around for the Bring It On segment with Dr. Bobby Dubois to learn whether supplements are worth the time and mon...

Retirement Plan Live: Mature Marriage - Managing Joint Cash Flow with Separate Assets 

January 31, 2024 08:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MB

How do you manage a joint cash flow with separate assets? In addition to discussing Mark and Mary’s situation, today I chat with Kay about how she and her husband handled finances with their late in life marriage. Kay gives us some insight on how to manage finances in a financially unbalanced relationship. You’ll appreciate her perspective on how to manage the household cash flow when you haven’t always been married. Make sure to stick around to hear an update from Sam, our single Retire...

Retirement Plan Live - Mature Marriage: Shared Resources

January 24, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutes - 19.1 MB

We’re back with Retirement Plan Live to explore how two adults who married later in life can share their resources as they age. Last week we looked at their goals both individually and together and today we’ll do the same with their resources. Listen in to hear the different ways that older adults who come together later in life can pool their resources so they can rock retirement. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN RETIREMENT PLAN LIVE [2:55] Let’s look at their res...

Retirement Plan Live: Mature Marriage - Shared Goals

January 17, 2024 08:00 - 40 minutes - 32.2 MB

Do you like lemonade? If so, you won’t want to miss out on the lemonade I make on today’s episode.  We’re discussing goals on this episode of the Retirement Plan Live series and we get to catch up with Lori from the 2017 Retirement Plan Live. Find out what she is up to and how to work through shared and separate goals in retirement. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN RETIREMENT PLAN LIVE  [3:42] Mark and Mary’s differences developed into a big conversation [9:00] M...

Retirement Plan Live: Mature Marriage - Mary’s Story

January 10, 2024 08:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MB

If you’re married, do you have retirement planning meetings? If you’re single do you plan a time to meet with yourself to plan your retirement? What or whom do you use as a sounding board? In this Retirement Plan Live, we’re getting to know Mark and Mary–two lovely people who have found each other later in life. This mature newlywed couple is trying to iron out the details of their finances.  Sit back and enjoy this episode where we meet Mary and learn about her story and the financial c...

Retirement Plan Live: Mature Marriage - Mark’s Story

January 03, 2024 08:00 - 52 minutes - 41.8 MB

Today you’ll meet Mark–half of our newest case study for Retirement Plan Live. Mark and Mary are a year and a half into their new marriage and are trying to figure out how to plan the rest of their lives. On this episode, you’ll learn about Mark and his aspirations and concerns for their life together.  In the next episode, you’ll meet Mary, in week three we’ll discuss their goals, the following week we’ll look at their resources, and finally, we’ll see how they manage their cash flow and ...

Should I Withdraw from My IRA to Pay Off My Mortgage?

December 27, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 44.2 MB

One of our listeners actually has a better mortgage rate than me! However, as they begin to test their retirement budget they have found that the mortgage payment leaves that budget a bit tight. So they are wondering if they should pay off their mortgage early by withdrawing from their IRA. What would you do? Listen in to hear my response in addition to several other listener questions. We’ll also catch up with Rosie from the last Retirement Plan Live. Press play to learn if she implemente...

How Can I Reduce the Chances of Running Out of Money in Retirement?

December 20, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MB

It seems like no matter how much we save we always have that nagging worry about whether it is truly enough.  One of our listeners is looking for ways to reduce the chances of running out of money in retirement. My response to his question may surprise you. Listen in to hear what I have to say about improving his retirement trajectory. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN LISTENER QUESTIONS [2:21] What can I do to ensure not run out of money in retirement [8:43] A re...

The Ins and Outs of Donor-Advised Funds

December 13, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes - 29.9 MB

Have you ever wondered how the subjects from our Retirement Plan Live series are doing now? Did everything turn out okay for them? Find out how Emma (from 2019 RPL) is doing on this episode of Retirement Answer Man. In the listener questions segment you’ll learn about the Rule of 55, donor-advised funds, and contributing to a teen’s Roth IRA. Press play to listen. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN LISTENER QUESTIONS [4:01] Can you directly contribute from an IRA or ...

Important Retirement Numbers for 2024

December 06, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 47.4 MB

The way does not exist–there is no one correct way to do things. We are all finding our own ways in life and retirement. Working with an agile structure will help give you the scaffolding to create a retirement plan in an organized way. On this episode, you’ll hear how drafting your agile retirement plan can help you discover your unique way to rock retirement.  Continue listening to discover the books I read in November, the answers to several listener questions, and the way to create a...

How Do I Refill My Retirement Income Floor?

November 29, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 29.4 MB

Have you been wondering what you’re supposed to do when it comes to refilling your retirement income buckets? So has Michael. In this episode, I’ll go into further detail about how to do that. Stay tuned for the answer to Michael’s question and many others as well as a chat with Kevin Lyles on how to ease into retirement in the Bring It On segment. Press play to get started.  OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN LISTENER QUESTIONS [4:38] How to reinvest retirement inco...

My Retirement Planner Said No to a Report Request. What Should I Do? 

November 22, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 28.4 MB

What would you do if your retirement planner said no when you asked them for a report? I’ll address this question and many more on this episode of the Retirement Answer Man Show. We’ll also discuss the two things you need to find happiness. Are you curious as to what they are? Listen in to find out.  OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN LISTENER QUESTIONS [2:13] Adding to my partial answer to a question in episode 512 [5:33] What to do when my advisor told me no to ...

Should I Consolidate My Accounts in Retirement? 

November 15, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 26.9 MB

If you have different retirement accounts at various brokerage firms, you may wonder whether you should consolidate them. One listener asked me that very question today. I’ll answer it along with several others–don’t miss the one about my finance book recommendations.  Are you curious about how you can improve your relationship in retirement? Then, make sure to listen to Mark Ross’s suggestions in the Bring It On segment. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN LISTENER QU...

How Should I Pay Taxes on My Roth Conversions?

November 08, 2023 12:19 - 34 minutes - 27.6 MB

“You do not rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems.” James Clear I’ve been focusing on building up my systems lately and today I’ll provide you with an example of what that looks like for me.  In addition, in this episode, you’ll hear several questions on how to optimize your tax burden. Then in the Bring It On segment, Kevin Lyles joins me to discuss the role of leisure in retirement. Join me today to take a baby step to improve your life in retirement....

Should I Continue to Own Bond Funds? 

November 01, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 37.8 MB

Bonds are a ubiquitous part of a balanced portfolio and in recent years bond funds have become even more attractive to many investors. However, due to rising interest rates, bond funds are now losing their appeal.  One listener asks whether she should call it quits on her investment in bond funds. In this episode of Retirement Answer Man, Nichole and I will explore this and other questions from listeners like you.  Stick around to hear my conversation with Dr. Bobby Dubois about energy a...

Wisdom for Our Children - Spending, Saving, and Investing

October 25, 2023 23:42 - 51 minutes - 41.4 MB

We often try to overcomplicate finances, but simplicity is the key. That’s not to say simplistic: simple doesn’t equal simplistic. On this episode, we wrap up our Wisdom for Our Children series by exploring your advice for spending, saving, and investing. We have tons of valuable guidance for the young people in our lives. Be sure to listen to hear all the suggestions. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN WISDOM FOR OUR CHILDREN [3:38] Learn to invest in yourself [9:...

Wisdom for Our Children - Family and Friends

October 18, 2023 14:48 - 28 minutes - 22.6 MB

Your family and friends are the people you walk life with, so it is important to choose wisely. In this episode of our Wisdom for Our Children series, Nichole joins me to reflect on what the younger generation should keep in mind when forming these valuable relationships. Press play to hear what it takes to build meaningful relationships. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT [3:17] What you do speaks so loudly I cannot hear what you have to s...

Wisdom for Our Children - Career and Retirement 

October 11, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 39.6 MB

This month, as we meander through the different parts of life we are stopping to reflect on certain areas to pass on wisdom to our children. In this episode of the Retirement Answer Man Nichole Mills joins me to discuss career and retirement.  Do you have a young person in your life who you would like to pass on some juicy nuggets of wisdom? If so, make sure you are signed up for the 6-Shot Saturday newsletter. At the end of this series, we’ll be sending out a carefully cultivated PDF full...

Wisdom for Our Children - Energy and Mindset 

October 05, 2023 12:53 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

It is commonly said that youth is wasted on the young. Do you ever wish you could share the wisdom and perspective you have gained with someone young enough to benefit from it? As we approach our sunset years, many of us have a spiritual desire to give back to the next generation. There is an abundance of wisdom within this community which is why over the course of the next several episodes we will collect that wisdom to pass on to our children.  Each episode will be designed around a se...

Should I Stop Contributing to My Pre-Tax Accounts?

September 27, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 23.9 MB

What is the difference between a passion and an interest? Why is it important to have a passion in retirement? In the Bring It On segment with Mark Ross, we’re discussing passions. You’ve probably heard that it is important to have a purpose in retirement, but today you’ll learn how to develop your interests and turn them into passions. You’ll also hear questions about when to stop contributing to pre-tax retirement accounts, what preferred stocks are, and whether QLACS can be used as QCDs...

What Is the Ideal Mix Between Before and After Tax Retirement Accounts?

September 20, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 22.3 MB

Is there an ideal mix of before and after-tax retirement accounts? If so, what is it? In this episode, we’ll find out. We’ll also explore a number of other questions that have been eating away at listeners like you.  Check out this episode to listen to these listener questions and stick around until the end to hear Kevin Lyle’s relief at no longer having to keep up with the Joneses.  OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN LISTENER QUESTIONS [2:05] What is the ideal mix b...

What Should I Consider When Transferring Investment Accounts? 

September 13, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MB

What are you doing to make friends in retirement? Mark Ross and I explore this challenge in our Bring It On segment. Listen in to hear how I made a new friend this week and stick around to hear the listener questions and what you could be doing to improve your social life.  OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN LISTENER QUESTIONS [2:36] What should Ronnie consider when transferring investment accounts? [14:30] Clarifying the 401K catch-up provision for high-income earne...

Should I Borrow Against My Investments to Buy a House? 

September 06, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

Did you know that there is another way to borrow money to purchase a home that is not a mortgage? Larry is thinking about using a securities-based line of credit against his after-tax investment account to borrow to buy a house. Discover my opinion on this optimization question on this episode of Retirement Answer Man. Listen in to also hear my August reads and learn about the importance of protein to keep strong as you age. Press play now. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWE...

Should I Realign My 401K Now That I’m Retired?

August 30, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 40.8 MB

To really rock retirement you have to have the right mindset. On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, Kevin Lyles and I noodle on the power of wonder. You’ll learn why it is important to have a sense of wonder and learn three tips for digging into your own sense of wonder.  We also have plenty of listener questions to answer. Press play to hear the answers to questions from listeners like you. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN BRING IT ON WITH KEVIN LYLES [3:44] T...

Historical vs. Projected Returns? 

August 24, 2023 13:02 - 52 minutes - 42 MB

Should you use historical or projected returns in your retirement model? One of our listeners asks this question in a very eloquent way.  On this episode of Retirement Answer Man, I’ll spend some time on this question and share my thoughts on which type of model you should use. You’ll also hear the answers to several other listener questions before Kevin Lyles and I discuss tips for having successful conversations with your spouse in retirement.  OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT...

500 Episodes and Still Rocking 

August 16, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 25 MB

Thank you for hanging in with me for 500 episodes! Today’s episode will veer a bit from the norm as I pause to reflect on our journey and commemorate it with this milestone episode. Listen in to hear my reflections and thoughts from listeners about observations and the meaning of these past 500 episodes. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT [2:33] What I’m proud of from this podcast [6:21] Observations on what it takes to rock retirement LIS...

#499 - Should I Do a Roth Conversion?

August 09, 2023 14:58 - 45 minutes - 36.1 MB

Do you think the Roth conversion question is an essential part of retirement planning? If you do, you haven’t been paying attention to my podcasts! In this episode of the Retirement Answer Man show, we’ll work through how you can build a framework for deciding whether you should do Roth conversions. If you listened to the Roth conversion series you can’t miss this episode.  OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT [2:30] Books I read last month ...

The Impact of Alcohol on Rocking Retirement

August 02, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 40.6 MB

Are you much of a drinker? Studies show that 60% of Americans are, and an even greater percentage of college-educated Americans are. In this episode, Dr. Bobby Dubois and I reflect on the effects of alcohol on retirement. We’ll get into everything: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Don’t worry, we’re still exploring Roths this week by answering your questions. All of our listener questions are related to Roths. If you have a question about our recent Roth series or anything retirement-relat...

The Rules for Roth Withdrawals

July 26, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 38.3 MB

After listening to the past two episodes you now know how to make Roth contributions and conversions, that was the easy part.  Today we discuss the more complicated Roth rules for making withdrawals. To avoid unnecessary penalties and taxes you’ll want to make sure that you clearly understand the regulations surrounding Roth withdrawals. Listen to ensure that you don’t get caught unaware and needlessly get stuck paying avoidable taxes and fees.  OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ...

The Rules for Roth Conversions

July 19, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 101 MB

Many of us have missed the boat on Roth contributions, but we have another tool to get into Roths: Roth conversions.  If you have been curious about all the hype about Roths you won’t want to miss this series. This month we dive deeper into Roths. In episode 494 we discussed what Roths are, last week we dove into contributions, and this week we demystify conversions. Listen in to learn how you can use Roth conversions to upgrade your retirement. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ...

The Rules for Roth Contributions

July 12, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes - 39.8 MB

So many economic predictions for the year have proved incorrect. Since even the brightest economists don’t have a crystal ball, planning your retirement based on economic, market, or investment predictions can lead you astray.  Instead of basing your retirement plan on wishful thinking, learn how to create a strategic retirement plan based on agency. Today, and during this entire Roth IRA series, we’ll see how you can use Roths to enhance your retirement plan. Listen to this episode to h...

The Roth Opportunity

July 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

If you’ve been wondering how Roth IRAs work in retirement you’ve come to the right place. All this month we’ll be exploring Roth IRAs–how they work, the 5-year rule, and the differences between Roth conversions and contributions and Roth IRAs and Roth 401Ks.  My goal with this series is to level the playing field so that you can understand the opportunities that Roths provide. On this episode, you’ll learn how you can use a Roth to enhance your retirement. If you are ready to start optimiz...

How Can I Reverse Taking Social Security?

June 28, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 32.4 MB

There are so many questions that come with retirement which is why I focus on answering questions from listeners like you. As you listen to these questions and their answers consider how they fit into your ultimate objective. Listen in to learn why intent matters. In this episode, we’ll explore how to frame retirement questions around your intent, answer listener questions, and in the Bring It On segment you’ll hear a tip about how to rebalance your emotions during stressful conversations....

The KISS Concept for Investing

June 21, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 39.7 MB

This podcast was created for you–not me. I’m here to help you think differently about retirement and find a concept or tool that will help you take action to rock retirement.  I do this by answering your questions and bringing you content that will open your mind and spur you to get started. If you have a question you would like me to answer, head on over to RogerWhitney.com/AskRoger to leave an audio or written question. Investing in retirement shouldn’t be that complex. The simpler you...

How Listener Mike is Finding His Purpose in Retirement

June 14, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes - 41.1 MB

The oldest person is 120 years old, but they probably didn’t have a plan to live that long. Many people don’t have a plan for the decades between 60 and 120. Do you? In this episode of the Retirement Answer Man show, you’ll hear from the CEO of a venture capital firm that funds companies that help people age well, you’ll also hear the answers to several listener questions–including one correction from an incorrect answer last week, and lastly, you’ll hear about developing a learning mindse...

How Does the 5-Year Rule Work for Roth Conversions?

June 07, 2023 01:47 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

“If you are looking for someone to believe in, believe in yourself. The only authentic authority is your own original nature.” Vernon Howard Are you ready to start believing in yourself enough to rock retirement? If you have been following this show, hopefully, you are doing the work so that you can build the confidence to lean in and really rock retirement.  On this episode, we have a guest that may help guide and empower you to do the work that you need to do to rock retirement. You’ll...

The 8 Pillars of Rocking Retirement: Non-Financial - Passion and Relationships

June 01, 2023 12:11 - 38 minutes - 30.6 MB

It’s time to wrap up the eight retirement pillars with the final two non-financial pillars: passion and relationships.  In this episode, you’ll learn why happy people always have projects and what you can do to get started building your own passion projects. You’ll also learn why it is so important to develop intentional relationships. Discover these final two non-financial pillars for a rocking retirement. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT...

The 8 Pillars of Rocking Retirement: Non-Financial - Energy and Mindset

May 24, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 31.7 MB

Rocking retirement requires focusing on both the financial and non-financial aspects of retirement. In the previous two episodes we explored the four financial areas that help build a rocking retirement, and today, we begin to examine the non-financial areas starting with energy and mindset.  After listening you’ll understand why rocking the non-financial part of retirement starts with building your energy. Learn how to improve your energy and mindset by listening to this episode of Retir...

The 8 Pillars of Rocking Retirement: Financial - Resilience and Optimization

May 17, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 40.4 MB

Rocking retirement requires getting your financial and nonfinancial ducks in a row. As we work through the 8 pillars of rocking retirement this month, we’ll explore both the financial and non-financial elements of retirement. This week, we’re reviewing the resilience and optimization stages of the financial side of retirement.  If you didn’t listen to the previous episode, make sure to go back and do so first to about the first two financial pillars. In this episode, we’ll be reviewing the...

The 8 Pillars of Rocking Retirement: Financial - Vision and Feasibility

May 10, 2023 20:22 - 45 minutes - 36.4 MB

If you don't know where you are going any path will get you there. This is why it is so important to have a vision of where you want to go–you don’t want to end up anywhere! This series is dedicated to teaching you the 8 pillars to rock retirement. In this episode, we focus on creating a vision so that you can create a feasible pathway to get you to your vision.  Listen in so that you aren’t wandering aimlessly through your retirement. Press play to learn how to visualize your goal and c...

Guests

Daniel Crosby
1 Episode
David Stein
1 Episode
Ed Slott
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Gretchen Rubin
1 Episode
Jeff Goins
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Kary Oberbrunner
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Michael Kitces
1 Episode
Mike Kim
1 Episode
Mike Michalowicz
1 Episode
Paula Pant
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Teresa McCloy
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Books

The End of Days
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