Is the TSP, also known as the Thrift Savings Plan, truly the greatest investment platform of all time? There are a lot of people that would answer yes to this question, so in today’s episode, we’ll explore any potential shortcomings it may have. Specifically, we will dive into a recent conversation between Lee and a client who had their funds in a TSP.
From time to time, we like to look at issues faced by people in other professions outside of the financial world and see what kind of retirement planning lessons we can learn from them. In today’s episode, we’re seeing what we can learn from teachers and the issues they face. Let’s look at how homework, standardized testing, and customized learning approaches relate to financial planning.
Artificial intelligence has made massive improvements lately, impacting almost every industry. There has been a lot of chatter about this taking over the financial sector as well. So, is artificial intelligence good or bad for the advisor world? We’ll talk about this and more on today’s show.
How do you measure success in retirement? While having enough money saved for retirement is important, it shouldn’t be the only measuring stick for success. In this episode, we explore three other areas to consider when measuring retirement success: time, self-worth, and ideal days.
We’re back with another mailbag episode! We’ve received some excellent listener questions recently, and we’re going to dive into a few of them on today’s show. Stay tuned to gain valuable insights and practical solutions to real-life financial challenges and questions.
As most of us know, navigating Social Security can be a challenge, and unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation about there about this important benefit. With so much confusion surrounding this topic, we’re here today to set the record straight. In this episode, we’re debunking the most common myths about Social Security and answering the questions you've been curious about.
Lee has been working in the financial industry for over 16 years, and during that time, has encountered a wide variety of financial planning questions. However, there is one question that seems to come up more frequently than any other: "How much do I need to retire?" Is one million enough for everyone? Although it appears to be a straightforward question, we’re going to dive into the complexities of this topic today.
As you prepare for retirement, you want to make sure you’re doing everything you can to secure your financial future. We’ve talked a lot on this podcast about strategies to help you grow your wealth for retirement, but it’s just as important to consider the risks that could wipe out your savings entirely. On today’s episode, we’re covering the two big ways that you could lose every dime you have, and how to avoid these critical mistakes.
Are you tired of one-size-fits-all financial advice that doesn't quite fit your unique needs and goals? There are many types of personalities out there when it comes to financial matters, and we’ve found that most of our clients fall into one of the categories we’ll discuss today. In this episode, we’ll explore how understanding [...]
Do you ever feel like your retirement planning goals are always moving? You're not alone. We’ve found that people often move the goalposts in their own retirement planning, often to their detriment. In this episode, we're diving deep into the psychology of retirement planning and the dangers of moving the goalposts. Having a plan [...]
