No one likes to lose money. That becomes a much more serious conversation right before you retire.

No one likes to lose money. That becomes a much more serious conversation right before you retire.

Retirement Coffee Talk is the ultimate podcast for anyone seeking financial insights on retirement planning. Join Charisse Rivers, the founder and president of Zinnia Wealth Management, for a blend of fun and informative discussions on the latest financial trends and the keys to achieving a fulfilling retirement.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just beginning your financial journey, Retirement Coffee Talk is your go-to. Tune in weekly and empower yourself to make confident financial decisions for a secure and fulfilling retirement.

💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!

Retirement Coffee Talk is the ultimate podcast for anyone seeking financial insights on retirement planning. Join Charisse Rivers, the founder and president of Zinnia Wealth Management, for a blend of fun and informative discussions on the latest financial trends and the keys to achieving a fulfilling retirement.
Whether you're a seasoned investor or just beginning your financial journey, Retirement Coffee Talk is your go-to. Tune in weekly and empower yourself to make confident financial decisions for a secure and fulfilling retirement.
💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at <a href="https://bit.ly/3ZPv1KB">Zinnia Wealth Management</a>: <a href="https://bit.ly/45ILKRj">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/46MYvLy">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3PUuWk5">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3LZEYPY">YouTube</a>!

When you tune in to "Retirement Coffee Talk" to sip on Charisse's wealth of knowledge, you'll gain insights on the latest financial trends, and discover the keys to achieving a fulfilling retirement.

Retirement Coffee Talk

I want to retire, but can I in this down market?

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Retirement isn’t as complex as the big banks want you to think, but transitioning from collecting a paycheck to generating your own requires a completely different strategy. Host Charisse Rivers breaks down the realities of the decumulation phase, exposing why traditional 60/40 portfolios fall short. Learn how to navigate the physical and mental phases of aging, optimize Social Security timing, and outsmart Uncle Sam’s lurking RMD tax traps. Whether you are a hands-on investor or a financial novice, it is time to turn the market noise into a structured, reliable income plan.

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Retirement isn&rsquo;t as complex as the big banks want you to think, but transitioning from collecting a paycheck to generating your own requires a completely different strategy. Host Charisse Rivers breaks down the realities of the decumulation phase, exposing why traditional 60/40 portfolios fall short. Learn how to navigate the physical and mental phases of aging, optimize Social Security timing, and outsmart Uncle Sam&rsquo;s lurking RMD tax traps. Whether you are a hands-on investor or a financial novice, it is time to turn the market noise into a structured, reliable income plan.
Like this episode?&nbsp; Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at <a href="https://bit.ly/3ZPv1KB">Zinnia Wealth Management</a>: <a href="https://bit.ly/45ILKRj">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/46MYvLy">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3PUuWk5">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3LZEYPY">YouTube</a>!

Saying Uncle to Uncle Sam: Outsmarting Retirement Tax Traps

What if the biggest mistake retirees make isn’t running out of money—but not using it when life is best? On this episode of the Retirement Coffee Talk Podcast, Charisse Rivers takes a closer look at long‑standing retirement income formulas that suggest spending less once the paychecks stop. In this conversation, the focus is on where rules like “80% of income” come from, why many retirees quietly scale back even more, and how fear around markets, taxes, long‑term care, and legacy planning shapes those decisions. By breaking retirement into different spending phases, this episode challenges listeners to rethink what retirement income was truly designed to support—especially in the years when energy and opportunity are highest.

Like this episode?  Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!

What if the biggest mistake retirees make isn&rsquo;t running out of money&mdash;but not using it when life is best?&nbsp;On this episode of the Retirement Coffee Talk Podcast, Charisse Rivers takes a closer look at long‑standing retirement income formulas that suggest spending less once the paychecks stop. In this conversation, the focus is on where rules like &ldquo;80% of income&rdquo; come from, why many retirees quietly scale back even more, and how fear around markets, taxes, long‑term care, and legacy planning shapes those decisions. By breaking retirement into different spending phases, this episode challenges listeners to rethink what retirement income was truly designed to support&mdash;especially in the years when energy and opportunity are highest.
Like this episode?&nbsp; Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at <a href="https://bit.ly/3ZPv1KB">Zinnia Wealth Management</a>: <a href="https://bit.ly/45ILKRj">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/46MYvLy">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3PUuWk5">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3LZEYPY">YouTube</a>!

Why Retire Just to Spend Less? The Math No One Questions

On this episode:
For years you wrote a check to Uncle Sam in April. Now that you’re retired, that should change… right? Maybe not.
The formulas say you need 80% of your working-years income in retirement. Is that actually true?

Like this episode?  Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!

On this episode:
<ul>
<li>For years you wrote a check to Uncle Sam in April. Now that you&rsquo;re retired, that should change&hellip; right? Maybe not.</li>
<li>The formulas say you need 80% of your working-years income in retirement. Is that actually true?</li>
</ul>
Like this episode?&nbsp; Hit that Follow button and never miss an episode! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at <a href="https://bit.ly/3ZPv1KB">Zinnia Wealth Management</a>: <a href="https://bit.ly/45ILKRj">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/46MYvLy">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3PUuWk5">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3LZEYPY">YouTube</a>!

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