We like to think of ourselves as rational people, but often our actions can prove the opposite. Even with training, education, and experience, investors still make decisions that can go against their best interests. We may not be able to eliminate our emotional response to our personal finances and investing but we can be aware that these responses exist in all of us, recognize them, and make informed decisions based on our understanding. Today we discuss behavioral finance and how it affects our approach to investing and retirement prep. 

We like to think of ourselves as rational people, but often our actions can prove the opposite. Even with training, education, and experience, investors still make decisions that can go against their best interests. We may not be able to eliminate our emotional response to our personal finances and investing but we can be aware that these responses exist in all of us, recognize them, and make informed decisions based on our understanding. Today we discuss behavioral finance and how it affects our approach to investing and retirement prep.

Get ready for a financial radio program focused on one thing – helping listeners achieve their retirement goals! Tune in every week as we tackle a wide range of financial topics to help you maximize success in retirement, leave a legacy for your loved ones, potentially reduce or minimize taxes, plan for unexpected events and MORE!

Get ready for a financial radio program focused on one thing – helping listeners achieve their retirement goals! Tune in every week as we tackle a wide range of financial topics to help you maximize success in retirement, leave a legacy for your loved ones, potentially reduce or minimize taxes, plan for unexpected events and MORE!

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2023-1011 The Emotional Investor Radio Edit FINAL

In this episode, Mark and Evan Fricks discuss the critical decade before retirement, revealing strategies that may work to beef up savings, slash debts, and pivot investment tactics. If you're in your early 50s, it's high time to fine-tune your financial engine with your partner and contemplate life's big moves, such as downsizing or planting new roots. This episode is your roadmap to align your retirement dreams with concrete, actionable plans.

Picture your life post-career—do you see a horizon filled with purpose and vitality? Transitioning from the daily grind to retirement's open-ended landscape can be more than just a monetary shift; it's a journey to rediscover your zest for life while keeping your finances and health in tip-top shape. Embrace the insights shared on the importance of maintaining social connections, considering part-time work, and the art of crafting a flexible, robust financial plan that can withstand the unexpected. We're here to guide you through this complex terrain. We discuss the often healthcare-intensive third decade of retirement. We address the necessities of home modifications, the vigilance required for estate planning, and strategies to counter the stealthy creep of healthcare inflation. With regular legal check-ups and a dynamic, comprehensive approach, your retirement plan can gracefully adapt and flourish. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that evolves with you—through every phase of retirement.

In this episode, Mark and Evan Fricks discuss the critical decade before retirement, revealing strategies that may work to beef up savings, slash debts, and pivot investment tactics. If you're in your early 50s, it's high time to fine-tune your financial engine with your partner and contemplate life's big moves, such as downsizing or planting new roots. This episode is your roadmap to align your retirement dreams with concrete, actionable plans. Picture your life post-career—do you see a horizon filled with purpose and vitality? Transitioning from the daily grind to retirement's open-ended landscape can be more than just a monetary shift; it's a journey to rediscover your zest for life while keeping your finances and health in tip-top shape. Embrace the insights shared on the importance of maintaining social connections, considering part-time work, and the art of crafting a flexible, robust financial plan that can withstand the unexpected. We're here to guide you through this complex terrain. We discuss the often healthcare-intensive third decade of retirement. We address the necessities of home modifications, the vigilance required for estate planning, and strategies to counter the stealthy creep of healthcare inflation. With regular legal check-ups and a dynamic, comprehensive approach, your retirement plan can gracefully adapt and flourish. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that evolves with you—through every phase of retirement.

Retirement Roadmap Radio: The Phases of Retirement

Are you prepared for the rising tide of retirement costs and the inevitable tax hikes that could erode your nest egg? That's exactly what we're unpacking today on Retirement Roadmap, with your hosts Mark and Evan Fricks. From the looming expiration of the 2017 Tax Cut Act to the sobering outlook on Social Security, we're giving you the straight talk on how these factors can significantly impact your golden years. Join us as we navigate these critical topics, aiming to fortify your retirement roadmap against the current economic climate's choppy waters.

Are you prepared for the rising tide of retirement costs and the inevitable tax hikes that could erode your nest egg? That's exactly what we're unpacking today on Retirement Roadmap, with your hosts Mark and Evan Fricks. From the looming expiration of the 2017 Tax Cut Act to the sobering outlook on Social Security, we're giving you the straight talk on how these factors can significantly impact your golden years. Join us as we navigate these critical topics, aiming to fortify your retirement roadmap against the current economic climate's choppy waters.

Retirement Roadmap Radio: Are Retirement Expenses Rising?

In this episode, a continuation of The Clueless Retiree Part I, Mark and Evan Fricks tackle the thorny issues of tax misconceptions and legislative changes that could leave you adrift in a sea of confusion without a solid plan. The Secure Act 1 and 2 are dissected, revealing their hidden impact on retirement strategies and why Roth conversions might just be your lifeline. We delve deep into the importance of strategic planning in hopes of steering clear of unexpected tax burdens and the dreaded surge in Medicare Part B premiums and then anchor down on the daunting healthcare costs that loom over the retired horizon. Take the helm with us, and let's set sail toward a future where your golden years glisten with well-earned peace of mind.

In this episode, a continuation of The Clueless Retiree Part I, Mark and Evan Fricks tackle the thorny issues of tax misconceptions and legislative changes that could leave you adrift in a sea of confusion without a solid plan. The Secure Act 1 and 2 are dissected, revealing their hidden impact on retirement strategies and why Roth conversions might just be your lifeline. We delve deep into the importance of strategic planning in hopes of steering clear of unexpected tax burdens and the dreaded surge in Medicare Part B premiums and then anchor down on the daunting healthcare costs that loom over the retired horizon. Take the helm with us, and let's set sail toward a future where your golden years glisten with well-earned peace of mind.

2023-1011 The Emotional Investor Radio Edit FINAL

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