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Retire Eyes Wide Open

by Scot Landborg

My name is Scot Landborg – I’m here to help you Retire with your Eyes Wide Open.That means having the information you need and the clarity you deserve. It means understanding and interpreting the world as it changes. It means knowing about investments, taxes, social security, and estate planning and how they are all connected. And probably most important – it’s about living your best retirement life. The good life!Send us a listener question or schedule a consultation for more personalized information at RetireEWO.comJoin me as I show you how to Retire with your Eyes Wide Open! Scot Landborg is an investment adviser representative of, and securities and advisory services are offered through, USA Financial Securities Corp. (Member FINRA/SIPC). USA Financial Securities is a registered investment adviser located at 6020 E Fulton St., Ada, MI 49301. Sterling Wealth Partners, LLC and Scot Strategy, Inc. are not affiliated with USA Financial Securities. CA Insurance #0G89727

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Episodes

  1. REWO S3E6: Social Security Strategy & Summer Markets

    Schedule a Meeting at RetireEWO.com and click on "Book a FIT" Episode Transcript available here: sterlingwpartners.com/retire-eyes-wide-open-s3-e6 Welcome to Season 3, Episode 6 of "Retire Eyes Wide Open".In this episode, we dive into top Social Security planning strategies and provide insightful...

  2. REWO S3E5: March Madness and Your Money

    https://www.sterlingwpartners.com/retire-eyes-wide-open-s3-e5 Welcome to Season 3 Episode 5 of Retire Eyes Wide Open. Listen to Scot's Money Monologue (1:50-11:55) on March Madness and your money. In 5 Minutes on the Market (11:55-17:47), Scot shares his thoughts on the state of the market. Stay...

  3. REWO S3E4: New Year, New Markets

    Welcome to Season 3 Episode 4 of Retire Eyes Wide Open. Join us in this insightful episode where Scot delivers a profound Money Monologue (1:39-9:16) on death and time. Don't miss our new segment, 5 Minutes on the Market (9:17-15:01) , where we share our market outlook for 2024. Stay tuned for…

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  4. REWO S3E3: Are Scary Markets Here to Stay?

    Welcome to Season 3 Episode 3 of Retire Eyes Wide Open. Today we are talking about scary markets. Are they here to stay? We will also talk about RILA strategies, and Scot's top tips for investors. Host: Scot Landborg Guest: Steven Murphy

  5. REWO S3E2: Perspectives & Gratitude

    Welcome to Season 3 Episode 2 of Retire Eyes Wide Open. Today we are talking perspectives, and gratitude. We will also talk about AI, and how to be more present in the now.

  6. REWO S3E1: Strategies for Market Fog

    Welcome to Season 3 of Retire Eyes Wide Open. Today we are talking about strategies for market fog. How do you deal with market conditions that are not clear? Is the market going higher or lower? How do you build a plan when the world seems so uncertain?

  7. REWO S2E3: COVID-19 and your Financial Portfolio

    Today we're talking about COVID-19 and your Financial Portfolio. The pandemic continues to impact every aspect of our lives. What can you expect going forward? What should you do differently with your money is the worst over? What concrete things can you do to prepare for more uncertainty?

  8. REWO S2E2: Psychology of Retirement

    We’re talking about the psychology of retirement with special guest Professor Kenneth Shultz, Ph.D. and author of the book Happy Retirement: The Psychology of Reinvention. You’ll also hear my top 10 tips for adjusting to your new retirement reality.

  9. REWO S2E1: Social Security Strategies

    Welcome back for Season 2 of our Podcast Retire Eyes Wide Open! We've been busy around here conducting over 20 public seminars within the last year, just on Social Security. So we are starting the season with an in-depth look into Social Security strategies. Also, stay tuned for future episodes…

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  10. REWO Season 1 Inspirational Highlights

    We are gearing up to start Season 2 of our Retire Eyes Wide Open Podcast. In the meantime, enjoy some Season 1 Inspirational Highlights from Scot.

  11. REWO Season 1 Podcast Highlights

    We are gearing up to start Season 2 of our Retire Eyes Wide Open Podcast. In the meantime, enjoy some Season 1 Podcast Highlights with tips from Scot.

  12. REWO Season 1 Bloopers

    We are gearing up to start Season 2 of our Retire Eyes Wide Open Podcast. In the meantime, enjoy some Scot bloopers!

  13. REWO S1E10: Kids & Money - Spend It or Leave It?

    Are you planning on bouncing your last check or leaving a big financial legacy? People often fall into one group or the other. We’ll talk about strategies for each. Scot Landborg, host of the podcast, Retire Eyes Wide Open, shares strategies to optimize your financial legacy and ideas to make…

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  14. REWO S1E9: Advanced Planning Concepts

    Advanced retirement planning strategies can help optimize your plan. Scot Landborg, host of the weekly podcast, Retire Eyes Wide Open, shares his top advanced planning concepts. They include the restricted application, the backdoor ROTH, charitable strategy and more.

  15. REWO S1E8: Adding JOY in Retirement

    An active retirement is often a happy retirement. What are some easy things to add joy to your retirement? Scot Landborg, host of the weekly podcast, Retire Eyes Wide Open, shares his thoughts on joy and travel in retirement.

  16. REWO S1E7: 13 Question REWO Test

    How do you know if you are retiring with your eyes wide open? Are you informed? What’s missing? Our 13 yes or no questions will give you some clarity on how prepared you are for retirement. Scot Landborg, host of the weekly podcast, Retire Eyes Wide Open, shares his thoughts on what you need to...

  17. REWO S1E6: Annuities – Hate or Love?

    Are annuities as bad as some people say? Are they as good as some people think? We take a more balanced approach and talk about the positives and negatives of annuities in a portfolio. Who are they designed for and who are they NOT designed for? Scot Landborg, host of the weekly podcast, Retire...

  18. REWO S1E5: Trust – How to Find the Right Financial Professional?

    Is your advisor worthy of your trust? Do you trust too much? Or not enough? What characteristics make an advisor worthy of trust? What things should you legitimately be worried about in your financial life? How do you get clarity? Scot Landborg, host of the weekly podcast, Retire Eyes Wide Open,...

  19. REWO S1E4: Social Security & Retirement Optimization

    Top tips for optimizing your social security benefit in retirement. Top mistakes people make when electing their social security. Scot Landborg, host of the weekly podcast, Retire Eyes Wide Open, shares insight and strategy around social security and how comprehensive planning can help you…

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  20. REWO S1E3: Why Tax Strategy is Critical in Retirement

    Scot Landborg, host of the weekly podcast Retire Eyes Wide Open talks about tax strategy and why it’s a critical component in retirement plan optimization. Scot talks about the week’s news in the Money Rundown and our Scot Strategy and Listener Questions are all about taxes and your retirement.

  21. REWO S1E2: Volatility Can Hurt a Happy Retirement

    Scot Landborg, host of the weekly podcast Retire Eyes Wide Open talks about the risks of volatile markets for retirees. Scot talks about the week’s news in the Money Rundown and our Scot Strategy and Listener Questions are all about managing the ups and downs of the market and how to get a handle...

  22. REWO S1E1: Welcome to Our Show & Top Social Security Tips

    What does it mean to “Retire with your Eyes Wide Open?” Scot Landborg, host of the weekly podcast Retire Eyes Wide Open talks about why being informed in your retirement years is so critical to success. Make sure you have the information you need to retire smart. Scot also talks about the week’s...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

My name is Scot Landborg – I’m here to help you Retire with your Eyes Wide Open.That means having the information you need and the clarity you deserve. It means understanding and interpreting the world as it changes. It means knowing about investments, taxes, social security, and estate planning and how they are all connected. And probably most important – it’s about living your best retirement life. The good life!Send us a listener question or schedule a consultation for more personalized information at RetireEWO.comJoin me as I show you how to Retire with your Eyes Wide Open! Scot Landborg is an investment adviser representative of, and securities and advisory services are offered through, USA Financial Securities Corp. (Member FINRA/SIPC). USA Financial Securities is a registered investment adviser located at 6020 E Fulton St., Ada, MI 49301. Sterling Wealth Partners, LLC and Scot Strategy, Inc. are not affiliated with USA Financial Securities. CA Insurance #0G89727

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My name is Scot Landborg – I’m here to help you Retire with your Eyes Wide Open.That means having the information you need and the clarity you deserve. It means understanding and interpreting the world as it changes. It means knowing about investments, taxes, social security, and estate planning...

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Retire Eyes Wide Open is created and hosted by Scot Landborg.
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