I can’t believe it—I’ve officially hit the big 5-0! I was pretty sure my wife would have taken me out long before I made it this far. Not only am I still here, but in a few months, we’ll be celebrating 28 years of marriage. To mark this milestone birthday, I decided to write a list of things I’ve learned up to this point in my life. I'm writing it as if I were speaking to my kids.

One of the top concerns we're hearing from clients regarding retirement planning and investment management is the potential impact of the upcoming presidential election on their investments. In today’s podcast episode, I want to provide some historical context by looking at what has happened in the days, weeks, and years following four of the last presidential elections. For articles, links and resources mentioned in todays show visit https://soundretirementplanning.com/  The Retirement...

Imagine if a few small changes to your retirement plan could result in hundreds of thousands more at the end of your life! In today’s podcast, I’m going to walk you through three powerful strategies that can optimize your plan and potentially increase your savings by hundreds of thousands of dollars. These are: Roth conversions Social Security Timing Withdrawal Order The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool,...

A common consideration for people living in colder climates is purchasing a second home in a warmer region to escape the winter months. However, in March 2022, the Federal Reserve began increasing interest rates to combat inflation. This move caused many potential buyers to hit pause on their plans for a second home. Recently, on September 18, 2024, the Fed announced its first rate cut, lowering the Federal Funds rate to 4.75%-5%, marking a half-percent decrease. Mortgage rates, which had...

In today’s podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Martin, who retired at the age of 56. He shares his experiences, including how he spent the first two years traveling the country in an RV, what made him realize it was the right time to retire, and why he’s glad he made the decision to retire early. Martin also opens up about some of the challenges he’s encountered along the way.  

You are listening to episode #435 and the title is: Pay Off Your Mortgage at Retirement or Invest? Pros and Cons Explained! This is one of the most common questions people face: Should you pay off your mortgage at retirement, or should you invest the money instead? This decision can have a significant impact on your financial security and peace of mind in retirement. The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool, user error...

In today's podcast I want to talk about expectations and the recent market volatility and give you some historical data to help put some of this recent volatility into context.

In today's podcast, I’m excited to share what I am calling the Pyramid of Investing Success. We will begin by exploring the foundation of the pyramid and then progress layer by layer until we reach its pinnacle.

If you are getting ready to retire one of the most important things that you need to understand is how to manage retirement income. At the end of the day retirement is simply making sure you have enough income to cover all of your expenses. In today's podcast we are going to look at Retirement Income. Discover the power of planning with the Retirement Budget Calculator Pro v. 4.0!  

In today's podcast I interview Tane Cabe regarding reverse mortgages. In addition to doing a general overview of what they are we discuss how reverse mortgages can be used to increase cashflow in retirement, how a reverse mortgage can be used for the purchase of a home, we talk about taxes and fees associated with these mortgages, how some people are planning to use a reverse mortgage to help with long term care planning. We also share several stories that illustrate how people are using...

Health savings accounts are the most incredible tool available for retirement savings. Unfortunately, too many people I meet are missing out on using HSAs as part of their retirement strategy. We are going to do a deep dive into HSAs, but... They are best for people who do not have a lot of health care costs every year and have the money to make the maximum contributions to an HSA. They have triple tax advantages in that your contributions are tax-deductible, earnings grow tax-free, and...

In today's podcast episode, Jason shares three key numbers essential for retiring with confidence. He's interviewed by Ashley Micciche from the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast. Don't forget to check out Ashley's podcast: Retirement Quick Tips. Articles, Links & Resources mentioned in today's show can be found at https://soundretirementplanning.com. If you enjoy todays podcast be sure to share it with a friend and leave us a 5 star review. The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive...

In today's podcast episode I have the good fortune to interview Joe Hancock and Katie Warren who are with HighGround Advisors regarding Donor-Advised funds and charitable giving strategies. We cover a lot of the mechanics of donor advised funds such as how to set one up, how they work, fees associated with them and some of the tax benefits that come along with them. One interesting aspect we discuss is how donor advised funds can be used as a tool for multi-generational giving and passing on...

In today's podcast, Jason interviews Anne Lester about her new book, "Your Best Financial Life: Save Smart Now for the Future You Want." Anne is a retirement expert, formerly serving as the Head of Retirement Solutions for JPMorgan Asset Management, where she dedicated nearly 30 years of her career. During the interview, Anne not only shares insights from her own retirement journey but also discusses the aspects of retirement she eagerly anticipates in this new phase of life. She offers...

Here is a question for you to consider. What's the point of accumulating wealth for retirement if poor health prevents you from enjoying it? Recenlty I have had people noticing that I have lost weight, commenting on how skinny I have become and asking me what I was doing. And I have to tell you I am feeling great. So in todays podcast I'm going to share with you what changed and how I've been able to lose 20 pounds in four months and also lose the belly fat. I'm going to share my diet and...

In this Easter special episode, Jason welcomes Tim Tenbrink as a guest to delve into the topic of biblical stewardship.

In today's podcast we cover a lot of retirement topics. The reason I wanted to share this podcast episode with you is because we talked about finding purpose in this next phase of life. I want all of the people who listen to Sound Retirement Radio to achieve Clarity, Confidence and Freedom and I want you to retire too something, not from something. In this podcast we discuss 7 exercises you can use to help you achieve a greater sense of clarity. The free PDF document we discuss in this...

In today's podcast episode, I want to explore how to evaluate if it makes sense to sell a rental property. Many people we have served over the years own rental properties and rental properties can be a great tool for retirement because they generate predictable inflation-adjusted income. However rental properties can have their drawbacks as well. In today's show, I am going to share the process that we use to help people evaluate if they should keep or sell a rental property from the...

It is my good fortune to have Wes Crill, PhD as a guest on the podcast today. Wes is a senior investment director and Vice President with Dimensional Fund Advisors. Prior to joining Dimensional, he was a PhD student studying materials science engineering at North Carolina State. His research focused on modeling engineering processes at a scale of 1 billionth the size of a human hair. In today's podcast we discuss the difference between investing and gambling. The benefits of global...

One of my clients recently forwarded an article with the headline that reads "US economist predicts 2024 will bring "Biggest crash of our lifetime". Here is a quote from the article  "This is the one time I'm telling you, do not listen to your financial adviser. Things are not going to come back to normal in a few years. We may never see these levels again. And this crash is not going to be a correction. It's going to be more in the '29 to '32 level. And anybody who sat through that would...

Will the outcome of the next presidential election have an impact on your investment strategy? Should it? Will you be making changes to your investments depending on who is elected? Articles, Links & Resources Visit: https://soundretirementplanning.com/ We're on YouTube! Are you DIY?  Be sure to check out the Retirement Budget Calculator LET'S CONNECT: Facebook LinkedIn Website  

In todays podcast I'm going to share some of my favorite things in 2023. You will notice I'm releasing this episode on Black Friday. It's time to get your wallet out and start shopping. This time of year give me a bit of anxiety because I'm not very good at buying gifts. I remember when Oprah used to do her Favorite things TV show and everyone in the audience would receive gifts, well no such luck in todays podcast you guys are not getting anything other than ideas. But finding the perfect...

We made it. Following today's podcast, I am excited to announce that all 13 chapters of my latest book have been recorded and released as a free podcast exclusively for you, our listening community. Soon we will be releasing the audiobook. If you listen to, or read the entire book you will notice that it starts with a basic framework for a comprehensive retirement financial plan and each chapter builds on the next. I sure appreciate the opportunity to teach you the concepts, ideas and...

In this podcast episode, I will provide compelling reasons for you to seriously consider the benefits of hiring a financial advisor. Why it is important to avoid high fees and commissions. To comprehend the potential value that advisors can offer, we examine studies conducted by Canada, Vanguard, Morningstar, and Envestnet PMC. Hiring a financial advisor can bring peace of mind, as it helps us uncover the unknowns we didn't even realize existed. Hiring a financial advisor can provide valuable...