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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 22 MIN

223. The Retirement Ready Checklist: 9 Moves to Make Before You Retire

from Retiring Today · host Merkle Retirement Planning

If retirement is starting to feel real, there are important decisions that need to be addressed before that final paycheck.In this episode, we walk through our Retirement Ready Checklist, a 9-step process we use to help families understand what deserves attention before retirement, not after. It’s designed to bring clarity, confidence, and organization to one of the biggest transitions of your life.Rather than focusing on products or predictions, this episode is about awareness, organization, and confidence — helping you see the full picture of your retirement so you can make informed decisions moving forward.--Get the tools you need to prepare for retirement with the Retirement Ready Checklist: https://bit.ly/4apw5w3Ready to take the next step? Schedule a RetireReady Call at https://bit.ly/48YO36e--Loren Merkle, CFP®, RICP®, Certified Financial Fiduciary®https://merkleretirementplanning.com/staff-members/loren-merkle/AnnaMarie Morrow, Director of Medicare & Long-Term Carehttps://merkleretirementplanning.com/staff-members/annamarie-morrow/Molly Nelson, Host of Retiring Today with Loren Merklehttps://merkleretirementplanning.com/staff-members/molly-nelson/--This video does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation of any security or any other product or service by Merkle Retirement Planning LLC, Elite Retirement Planning LLC, MRP Insurance LLC, or any other third party regardless of whether such security, product or service is referenced in this episode. Furthermore, nothing in this episode is intended to provide tax, legal, or investment advice and nothing in this episode should be construed as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or security or to engage in any investment strategy or transaction. Merkle Retirement Planning, LLC does not represent that the securities, products, or services discussed in this episode are suitable for any particular investor. You are solely responsible for determining whether any investment, investment strategy, security or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your personal investment objectives, financial circumstances and risk tolerance. You should consult your business advisor, attorney, or tax and accounting advisor regarding your specific business, legal or tax situation.Medicare services provided through MRP Insurance, LLC. Any and all other services related to insurance are an outside business activity and are not offered through or supervised by Elite Retirement Planning, LLC. MRP Insurance, LLC, is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. This is an advertisement for insurance. By responding to the ad, you will be put in contact with a licensed insurance agent offering Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplement Plans, and Prescription Drug Plans. We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent [5] organizations which offer [22] products in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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