This week I talk with Misty Kimbrough, a local insurance expert about the basics of Medicare. She outlines the basic parts of Medicare and the 3 most common missteps people make when planning medicare benefits for retirement.
Read MoreOver the next 18 years, every day 8,000 baby boomers will turn age 65. That's almost 3 million baby boomers per year. Just as baby boomers redefined politics, parenting and work, they are beginning to redefine retirement.
Read MoreYes, I know that keeping a monthly budget is personal finance 101. Over the years I've tried, repeatedly, to track every expense in a monthly budget. Each time I failed after a few months. It's just too much work. I have better things to do than be a part-time bookkeeper.
Read MoreA key part of my retirement plan is to raise our children to be INDEPENDENT.
Read MoreIn this podcast, I share my thoughts on my sister's choice and one way you can deal with death by celebrating life.
Read MoreRather than a traditional funeral or remembrance event, my sister Barbara insisted on having a “Celebration of Life” picnic. Barbara's choice reflected how she chose to live her life. Upbeat, proactive, intentional, loving, connected. It was a wonderful gift to all of us.
Read MoreAre you a baby boomer getting ready to enter the go-go years of retirement? If so, what is your plan to help care for your elderly parents?
Read MoreHow to manage cash flow during retirement is probably the question I am asked most often.
Read MoreWorking during retirement could be the best thing you do to find meaning, stay healthy and earn money while doing what you love.
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".
Read MoreJon Chevreau’s book, Findependence Day, is a great gift that teaches important financial lessons within an interesting fictional story of a young couple walking through life.
Read MoreEach day, for the next 19 years, approximately 10,000 baby boomers will turn age 65. Still, it just doesn't seem right that the Baby Boomer generation should be called elderly.
Read MoreKathleen Pritchard, Managing Director with Legg Mason, talks with host Roger Whitney about the importance of planning ahead for housing during retirement.
Read MoreIn this week's episode, I speak with Weston J. Wellington a Vice President with Dimensional Fund Advisors about how you can make smarter investment decisions and possibly improve your investment success. Mr. Wellington is an expert in behavioral finance and investing with over 35 years of experience in the investment industry.
Read MoreIf you’re planning on visiting Walt Disney World this year, you’re going to love this week’s podcast. I speak with Lou Mongello, an internationally recognized expert on the Walt Disney World Resort.
Read MoreThis week I interviewed Celest Horton from How to Pay For College HQ to learn about great resources available to help parents pay for college.
Read MoreIn this Plan Well Invest Wisely podcast, I interview Lauren Gaggioli, founder of Higher Scores Test Prep. We discuss the importance of the SAT and how to help your child select the right school for them.
Read MoreAn RV, boat and other recreational vehicle can be great tool to help create great family experiences. In the dozen or so times we used our RV, our family had a blast. In fact, I was going to post a campfire picture, but it's been so long, I can't find any.
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