

Retirement Challenges and being ready for them
On this edition of Financial Fuel, with Trent Miles, the conversation delves into the complexities of retirement planning, focusing on the increasing trend of early retirements, the challenges posed by healthcare costs, and the importance of strategic planning for Social Security and income streams…

Retirement in a Changing Financial Landscape
In this episode of Financial Fuel, Trent Miles discusses the current financial landscape for retirees, focusing on the impact of interest rate changes, low savings yields, and inflation. The conversation highlights the importance of adapting retirement strategies, especially for couples, and emphas…

Can You Really Retire in Three Years?
In this episode of Financial Fuel, Trent Miles discusses the feasibility of retiring in three years or less, emphasizing the importance of health insurance, cash flow management, and maximizing retirement accounts. Trent explores strategies for Social Security benefits, the necessity of eliminating…

Leaving a Legacy: The Importance of Planning
In this episode of Financial Fuel, Trent Miles discusses the critical aspects of legacy planning, emphasizing the importance of having a solid plan in place to ensure that wealth, values, and intentions are passed on to future generations. The conversation covers common mistakes in estate planning,…

Maximize Your Retirement: Essential Tax Strategies
In this episode of Financial Fuel, host Trent Miles discusses essential year-end tax planning strategies for retirement. The conversation covers various topics including tax loss harvesting, Roth conversions, required minimum distributions (RMDs), and charitable giving as a tax strategy. Trent emph…

Understanding Taxable Opportunities in Your Retirement Savings
On today's episode host Trent Miles explores the implications of increased savings on taxable opportunities, particularly focusing on tax-deferred accounts like IRAs and 401ks. The discussion highlights how these accounts can lead to higher tax liabilities in retirement, emphasizing the importance …

Markets Go Up, Down, and Sideways, but Your Retirement Plan Shouldn't Feel Like a Roller Coaster
In this episode of Financial Fuel, Trent Miles discusses the importance of having a solid retirement plan amidst market volatility. He emphasizes the need for proactive planning, asset allocation strategies, and income strategies during downturns. The conversation also covers the significance of pr…

The Importance of Diversification in Retirement
In this episode of Financial Fuel, Trent Miles discusses the implications of the current AI surge on retirement planning. He explores the potential risks associated with concentrated investments in AI stocks, emphasizing the importance of diversification. The conversation also delves into behaviora…

Redefining Retirement: A Fresh Start
In this episode of Financial Fuel, Trent Miles discusses the evolving concept of retirement, emphasizing that it should be viewed as a new beginning rather than an end. Trent explores the importance of having a clear plan, defining one's identity in retirement, and the necessity of financial and em…

Retirement: Strategies for High Earners
On this episode of Financial Fuel, Trent Miles discusses the complexities of retirement planning, especially for high earners. He emphasizes the importance of having a comprehensive strategy that includes tax planning, investment strategies, and estate planning. The conversation covers various topi…