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Your Successful Retirement — 144 episodes

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What Families Need to Know About College Planning Today

2

What Is An Index Fund?

3

What Are Asset Allocations?

4

Understanding Social Security: Myths, Mechanics, and What Happens Next

5

What Does “Fiduciary” Really Mean?

6

Should You Pay Someone to Manage Your Money?

7

How to Protect Yourself From Scams and Identity Theft in Retirement

8

What Does CFP® Really Mean? (And Why It Matters)

9

What Is Comprehensive Financial Planning? (It’s Not a Binder)

10

Strategic Tax Planning: What You Need to Know Before Filing

11

Voluntary Retirement Offers: What You Need to Know Before Deciding

12

Can AI Really Replace Human Financial Guidance?

13

Protecting Your Money from Modern Scams

14

Long-Term Care: The Most Overlooked (and Misunderstood) Part of Financial Planning

15

Your Guide to Layoffs, Severance, and Retirement Decisions

16

Are Roth IRAs Worth It?

17

Care Options for Older Americans

18

Investments You May Want To Avoid

19

Why is Healthcare So Expensive?

20

Elderly Planning: What You Need To Know

21

How To Financially Support Your Adult Children, Without Enabling Them (Part 2)

22

How To Financially Support Your Adult Children, Without Enabling Them (Part 1)

23

How Debt Can Derail Your Retirement

24

Funding College Without Breaking the Bank

25

Greed vs. Fear: Managing Emotions in Your Investment Portfolio

26

Outsmarting Instincts in Market Chaos

27

How Inflation Shapes Your Financial Strategy

28

Overcome Financial Anxiety and Retirement Fears

29

Are We Headed for Another Real Estate Crash?

30

Unlock the Secrets of Living Trusts

31

Financial Planning Unveiled: What You Need to Know for a Secure Future

32

Financial Wellness: Your First Meeting with an Advisor

33

The Pros and Cons of Automated Investment Services

34

Estate Planning Mistakes That Could Cost You Everything

35

Managing Healthcare Costs During Retirement

36

How to Keep Your New Year’s Financial Resolutions

37

Supercharge Your Retirement Savings!

38

How To Empower Your Children With Money Skills

39

7 Tax Myths

40

The Importance of Specialization

41

Retirement Roadblocks

42

Presidential Economic Policies: How Will The Election Affect My Finances?

43

Why I Hate School

44

Habits of Secret Millionaires

45

How To Weather The Sensationalism Storm

46

Why High Interest Rates Aren’t So Bad (Ep. 100)

47

Is Social Security Going Bankrupt?

48

Economic Opinion: Why The Immigration Policy Needs To Change

49

The Association of BellTel Retirees with Thomas Steed (Ep. 97)

50

Are You Watching Your 401(k) Enough?

51

How To Pick Your Financial Advisor

52

Are You FED Up?

53

Rescuing Your Abandoned 401(k)s

54

Estate Planning Unveiled: Snowstorms, Fresh Bread, and Future-Proofing Your Life

55

Beyond the Paycheck- Mastering the Art of Stress-Free Retirement

56

Beyond Budgets: Uncovering the Hidden Leaks in Your Financial Ship

57

The Untold Truth About College Education: Strategies for a Debt-Free Degree

58

Weathering Financial Storms: Unconventional Wisdom for Retirement Planning

59

Busting Financial Myths – What’s REALLY True in Today’s Economic Climate

60

Reality TV Meets Retirement: Unconventional Financial Wisdom from an Unlikely Source

61

Safeguarding Your Future: Essential Tips Against Investment Fraud

62

Rethink Your Credit: Insights Beyond Traditional Financial Wisdom

63

Rethinking Retirement: The Surprising Power of Roth Accounts

64

The Hidden Side of Economic Indicators: What They Really Tell Us

65

Investment Illusions: Debunking the Myths of Modern Portfolio Strategies

66

Ditch the New Year’s Resolution: Smart Financial Moves for a Prosperous Year Ahead

67

Unwrapping Financial Wisdom: Navigating Year-End Tax Strategies

68

Beyond Luck: Real Stories of Financial Fumbles and How to Avoid Them

69

401(k) or Bust: The Shifting Sands of Telecom Retirement

70

The Hidden Bias That’s Messing With Your Retirement Plans

71

The Surprising Connection Between Car Washes and Hedge Funds: A Financial Deep Dive

72

Mortgage Mystery: Are We On The Brink Of Another Housing Crisis?

73

Disney World Breakdowns & Economic Insights: A Must-Hear Adventure!

74

Unmasking AI’s Role in Finance: A Journey from the ’80s to Now

75

Planning for Prosperity: Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Financial Planning

76

Navigating Life’s Transitions: Making Sound Financial Decisions During Job Changes

77

The Power of Specialization: Why Generalists Aren’t Always Enough

78

Protecting Your Digital Footprint: A Guide to Dodging Scams and Telemarketers

79

Guarding the Golden Years: How to Protect Seniors from Financial Scams

80

Navigating 401k Withdrawals: Your Retirement Lifeline Explained

81

Your Legal Compass: How to Choose the Right Attorney for Estate Planning

82

Navigating Your 401k: A Guide to Smart Retirement Investments

83

Demystifying Power of Attorney: Your Legal Shield Explained

84

The Power of Living Trusts: A Journey from Misunderstanding to Empowerment

85

The Green and Brown of It: Unraveling the Complexities of ESG Investing

86

The Dark Side of Financial Advising: A Guide to Safeguarding Your Wealth

87

From Medieval Times to Retirement Times: The Fascinating History of Wills

88

Embracing the Opposite: A Rebel’s Guide to Navigating Financial Turmoil

89

Hold Your Horses on That Side Hustle: Lessons from an Equine Therapy Business

90

From Weight Loss to Wealth Gain: Improving Your Finances Through Incremental Change

91

Decoding Cognitive Biases: The Dunning-Kruger Effect in Financial Decision-Making

92

Navigating the Financial Maze: Unraveling 529 Plans and College Expenses!

93

Campus Confidential: The REAL College Experience Unveiled!

94

Unveiling the Hidden Truths: A Fresh Perspective on Living Standards and Corporate Taxes

95

The Hidden Strategy to Maximize Your Retirement Wealth

96

The Importance of Spring Cleaning Your Finances

97

How to Prepare for a Recession

98

Retirement in 1993 versus today—the new reality

99

What Nana’s Mac & Cheese Says About Your Retirement Prep

100

I Bonds — Are they really worth the hype?

101

An Insider’s Look at Big Banks, Small Banks, and Credit Unions

102

Why George Costanza Might Be An Investment Genius

103

The Secret to a Content Retirement (Among Other Adventures)

104

Why College is Unaffordable

105

When a “Fix” Breaks More Than it Helps

106

What a Free, Discontinued Pen Teaches About Your Retirement

107

How Your Plan Can Be Ahead of 87% of New Retirees

108

The Truth About Retirement Expectations Versus Reality According to Retirees

109

Two Similar Couples — Two Very Different Outcomes

110

A Personal Message From the Future

111

What a Golf Course Hazmat Crew Can Teach About Your Finances

112

3 Portfolio Lessons From a Tragic Night in 1892

113

How to Be Smarter Than the Cable News Talking Heads

114

The Real Cost of “DIY Anything”

115

Should I Collect Social Security Early?

116

Real Stories of a Spendthrift Retirement

117

Uncovering the Jones’s Secret

118

My Controversial Take on AARP

119

5 Keys to Protect Your Future From Layoffs

120

Are Pensions Really Dead?

121

What a School Bus Driver’s Lawn Says About Retirement

122

4 Questions to Help You Choose Where to Retire

123

What an Old-Timey Shovel Means for Your Retirement

124

How to NOT Be an Easy Target for Unscrupulous Advisors

125

The Invisible Prison Keeping People From the Life they Want

126

Why the “Cheap Gas Effect” Gives False Hope

127

The Tough Habit We Must Master For Retirement Success

128

When & Why You Should Call Your Financial Advisor

129

“Fool’s Gold” that keeps folks miserable (and how to avoid it)

130

Common Misconceptions About Fiduciaries That Work Against You

131

Real Talk About Following Your Passion and Changing Careers

132

The “Recession Talk” Nobody’s Having

133

The Secret to Buying Low and Selling High

134

How Adult Children Factor Into Retirement Planning

135

The Keys To a Safe, Secure & Fulfilling Verizon Retirement Package

136

What To Do When Verizon Makes You an Offer

137

How To Build a Successful + Rewarding Life After Verizon with Bob Grenier

138

Health Care Options After Verizon

139

What Pro Athletes Can Teach You About A Successful Retirement

140

Case Study: How a Former Verizon Employee Charted a Rewarding Career Path

141

The Simple Secret To Navigating Your Retirement Planning Journey

142

How Much Should I Save For Retirement?

143

The Single Biggest Retirement Mistake Verizon Employees Make – And How To Fix It!

144

What’s Changed in 30+ Years of Verizon Benefits – And What You Need To Know MOST Today!