Social Security: The longer you wait, the bigger your check. But most people take it right away at 62. The Motley Fool gives 4 reasons why you might consider taking your benefit early. Does Charisse agree?

On this week's show: Do you buy, sell, or sit tight in this market? We found the poster child for making your money last. Figuring out your paycheck in retirement. Why not take Social Security at 62? 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!

The largest growing segment in the workforce is now people over the age of 75. But does that mean you should keep working? What if you don’t have to and you don’t even know it? 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 week's show: There are things that you need in retirement that many financial advisors are not providing. Is 61 considered early retirement? Find out the average age when most people retire. Your 401(k) is an important piece of your retirement plan, but it comes up short in many ways 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!

Most people have a 401(k). But that is only one piece of a retirement. A full plan involves plans for investments, Social Security, taxes, estate and more.  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!

Most of us have some big dreams for retirement. But what if that dream is a budget buster? We have 4 splurges that you won’t regret in your retirement years. 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 week's show: When the stock market starts to go negative, how do you avoid being victim of that downward momentum? Things that are worth spending money on. When the financial news has an agenda. 62, 66, 67, or 70? What is your Social Security strategy? 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!

Cash it out, roll it over, convert it. Your 401(k) has a number of options in retirement. What are the pros and cons of each one? 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 week's show: Your IRA: How does it help your tax picture and how many should you have? Is it possible to be TOO conservative with your investments? Is the recent market pullback a signal of recession? 4 options for your 401(k). The pros and cons of Medicare Advantage plans.  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!

In our Ask Charisse segment, we talk about taking money out of your IRA or 401(k). 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 week's show: One conservative talk show host declared that "Retirement is Stupid". We have another viewpoint. You think airline baggage fees are bad? Take a closer look at the financial industry. Suzi Orman talks Social Security and capital gains, but her advice could point you toward trouble.  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 week's show: 92% of us are retired by age 75. Can we get you retired earlier? Answering your Social Security questions. You know your paycheck now, what is your paycheck in retirement? Warren Buffett wants you to make a list for retirement. 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!

Most of us love the idea of a monthly pension check in retirement. Yet few of us have one. If you don’t have an employer pension, have you discussed a personal pension?   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!

Some people plan for retirement focusing on everything that could go wrong. Some people plan hoping the stock market is going to return 10% every year. Should you be a pessimist, optimist, or realist? 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!

Most of us save most of our retirement money in a 401(k). Yet two articles popped up this week saying the Government wants to get rid of the 401(k) in less than 10 years. Why? 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!

One of the big challenges of a 401(k) is the lack of a pension-like paycheck in retirement. IBM thinks they may have found the answer. Could it work for you? OR could you do this yourself? 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!

In this episode of Retirement Coffee Talk Podcast: How do you develop income with your 401(k)? IBM thinks they have the answer. Kevin O’Leary has an eye-popping number we need to save for retirement. What can we learn about retirement from Tom Selleck? The biggest “tax misses” in retirement planning. How to fill the income gap when you don’t have enough. 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!

The 401(k) comes up short in a lot of ways. No income, limited choices, poor performance. Charisse shares ways to overcome some of these problems. 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 week's show: 12 thousand people will turn 65 every day in 2024. Are you ready for retirement? Has the 401(k) made any improvements in the last few years? Do you have to “lock up” your money in retirement? The changes in retirement laws in 2024. 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!

Your mom told you not to touch the hot stove or you’ll get burned. The government and the financial industry are trying to use the same lesson with your 401(k). Is it good advice? 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 week's podcast: When the talking heads say there is a financial crisis coming, what does that mean? Taxes in retirement are different than taxes in your working years. How often should you rebalance? The Government wants you to treat your 401(k) like a hot stove. 

If you decided to take advantage of the higher interest rates with a CD or other product in 2023, look for a form in the mail soon from the IRS.

Charisse provides insights on lesser-known aspects of taxes, plus: Should you invest in the new Bitcoin ETF? Is the 60/40 portfolio back? A prediction the market will lose 50 to 60% in 2024. 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!

Did you know you can get an extra deduction just for being 65? Charisse has other tips that she says her clients miss that they (and you) need to know about. 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!

In today's episode, Charisse addresses 3 big retirement concerns: Boomers and Millennials differ wildly on how much money will make them happy. Where do you stand? Can a 401(k) alone fund a 25-year retirement? Another year, another check to the IRS. Will this be your story in retirement? 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!

In this episode, we look at interest rates, the Fed, markets, regional banks, The Magnificent 7's and more. Learn what's in store for 2024.  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!

Long-term care insurance is expensive, but the cost of a long-term care event can be outrageous. What are the coverage options and at what point can you fund it out of pocket? 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!

Charisse provides valuable insights for those considering a move to Florida. There's great weather and quality of life, but there is one thing Florida offers that many states don’t. 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!

When you use financial products that have terms like 3 months, 6 months, or a year…you are constantly making decisions. Is this a turn off to retirees’ or does it make them more engaged?

They call it “The Retirement Red Zone.” It’s what you should be aware of 5 years before retirement and the first 5 years in retirement. Charisse walks through what it is to “do the math” on your retirement. 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!

Recently, respected financial radio host Dave Ramsey suggested you can have an 8% pull on your money in retirement. Charisse finds a lot that could go wrong here.  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!

Most of the places where you are saving for retirement like 401(k)s, Mutual Funds, stocks, bonds, etc have fees. The financial industry makes them hard to find. Is there a way to cut down on these fees and put more of that money in your pocket? 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!

Imagine a 90% tax bracket. It may sound crazy, but it happened not that long ago. What is your strategy for your tax infested 401(k) if taxes go up again? 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!

When stocks and bonds are both down, the classic Wall Street 60/40 portfolio doesn’t work. Learn about the Zinnia Wealth alternative: The 40-30-20-10 portfolio. 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!

There are many aspects that go into retirement planning, but not all of them pertain to your investments. Where will you live? How will your healthcare be covered? Will you continue to work part-time? How do you generate the income you need for the retirement you want? Charisse goes in depth on all of these. 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!

Many of us have used the Wall Street default mix of 60% stocks and 40% bonds. That idea has work well for many years…until now. 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!

For many of us, our 401(k) will be our biggest asset in retirement. How do you protect it, grow it, and pull income from it?

Whether you receive a house, some land, or an amount of cash, inheriting money takes some planning. And if you are passing money down to your children and grandchildren, that make take even more planning. Where do you start?

The Medicare election window opens in October and closes in December. What do you need to know about Medicare if you are just starting, and what do you need to know about the supplements if you are already using Medicare?

Charisse Rivers of Zinnia Wealth Management has a discussion with Dr. Roger Ibbotson and Dr. William Goetzmann from the Yale School of Management on what is working and not working for retirees and pre-retirees in this high inflationary economy.  Dr. Robert Ibbotson is the Professor in the Practice Emeritus of Finance at Yale School of Management and chairman of Zebra Capital Management, LLC. Dr. William Goetzmann is the Edwin J. Beinecke Professor of Finance and Management Studies as well as the Faculty Director of the International Center for Finance at Yale School of Management. 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!

In this episode of Retirement Coffee Talk, Charisse Rivers highlights how to be risk-averse and still get the growth to fund retirement. She explains the importance of having a written retirement plan and how to work with a financial advisor to help choose the right investments for your individual needs. 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube!

What does it mean when the world’s biggest investment company is telling you to plan for retirement by dialing back risk and use products OUTSIDE the stock market?

Cash is trash or cash is king. Which is it? Can you go through retirement with all your money in a 401(k)? A shocking revelation from the world’s biggest investment company. Uncle Sam says you have to take money out of your IRAs at age 73. What if you don’t need the money to live? What are your options?

You see the commercials all the time: “Protect yourself from a market crash by buying gold!” Is it a good move? Charisse breaks down the pros and cons on today’s special podcast epsiode, “Ask Charisse.” 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube! About Charisse Rivers CEO & Financial Planner | Over 15 Years of Experience Charisse Rivers is a retirement strategist focused on helping people grow, protect, and reduce taxes on their wealth. She has been featured in ABC, FOX, NBC, CBS, InvestmentNews, WealthManagement.com, WSJ, USA Today, and Forbes magazine. She has also written online articles for CNN Money, Forbes, Fortune, and Annuity 123. She is the founder and CEO of Zinnia Wealth Management and Zinnia Wealth Advisory, a Registered Investment Advisory firm. As a fiduciary in her industry, Charisse provides efficient and secure strategies for anyone nearing or in retirement. The overall initiative is to help get her clients to retirement and beyond. She is also the host of the radio show “Retirement Coffee Talk,” broadcasted every Saturday at 8:30am, 11am, and every Sunday at 8am and 12 noon on WSKY 97.3 FM. Additionally, you can hear Charisse on WXJB 99.9 FM radio every Saturday at 9am. Tune in as Charisse discusses the latest financial tools and guides listeners through the complexities of planning for retirement, preparing them for the future they deserve so they can live by design, not by default. Passionate about helping others and spreading financial literacy to teens, Charisse gives back through the 501c3 nonprofit she started called the Grilled Cheese Foundation. The foundation was formed to help middle school and high school students foster their talents and get them to college with scholarships and financial literacy.

Is it really possible that your social security could be taxed in retirement? For some people, that may indeed be the case. Charisse Rivers of Zinnia Wealth Management talks about who may face this tax obstacle and if there's any strategies to help avoid it.  Plus, is it a good strategy for someone retiring at age 62 to draw money solely out of their 401(k) while waiting until 70 to start taking Social Security.

Charisse Rivers of Zinnia Wealth Management talks about one of the most asked questions about retirement, "When should I take Social Security?" 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube! About Charisse Rivers CEO & Financial Planner | Over 15 Years of Experience Charisse Rivers is a retirement strategist focused on helping people grow, protect, and reduce taxes on their wealth. She is the founder and CEO of Zinnia Wealth Management and Zinnia Wealth Advisory, a Registered Investment Advisory firm. As a fiduciary in her industry, Charisse provides efficient and secure strategies for anyone nearing or in retirement. The overall initiative is to help get her clients to retirement and beyond. She is also the host of the radio show “Retirement Coffee Talk,” broadcasted every Saturday at 8:30am, 11am, and every Sunday at 8am and 12 noon on WSKY 97.3 FM. Additionally, you can hear Charisse on WXJB 99.9 FM radio every Saturday at 9am. Tune in as Charisse discusses the latest financial tools and guides listeners through the complexities of planning for retirement, preparing them for the future they deserve so they can live by design, not by default. Passionate about helping others and spreading financial literacy to teens, Charisse gives back through the 501c3 nonprofit she started called the Grilled Cheese Foundation. The foundation was formed to help middle school and high school students foster their talents and get them to college with scholarships and financial literacy.

Assuming your retirement is going to work out because you’ve been a good saver can be dangerous. It’s time to do the math. 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube! About Charisse Rivers CEO & Financial Planner | Over 15 Years of Experience Charisse Rivers is a retirement strategist focused on helping people grow, protect, and reduce taxes on their wealth. She has been featured in ABC, FOX, NBC, CBS, InvestmentNews, WealthManagement.com, WSJ, USA Today, and Forbes magazine. She has also written online articles for CNN Money, Forbes, Fortune, and Annuity 123. She is the founder and CEO of Zinnia Wealth Management and Zinnia Wealth Advisory, a Registered Investment Advisory firm. As a fiduciary in her industry, Charisse provides efficient and secure strategies for anyone nearing or in retirement. The overall initiative is to help get her clients to retirement and beyond. She is also the host of the radio show “Retirement Coffee Talk,” broadcasted every Saturday at 8:30am, 11am, and every Sunday at 8am and 12 noon on WSKY 97.3 FM. Additionally, you can hear Charisse on WXJB 99.9 FM radio every Saturday at 9am. Tune in as Charisse discusses the latest financial tools and guides listeners through the complexities of planning for retirement, preparing them for the future they deserve so they can live by design, not by default. Passionate about helping others and spreading financial literacy to teens, Charisse gives back through the 501c3 nonprofit she started called the Grilled Cheese Foundation. The foundation was formed to help middle school and high school students foster their talents and get them to college with scholarships and financial literacy.

What happens when your financial advisor retires? Do they hand you off to “Billy the Kid”? When is it time to seek out a new advisor and what do you look for?

Charisse Rivers is a retirement strategist focused on helping people grow, protect, and reduce taxes on their wealth and is the CEO of Zinnia Wealth Management. She and her team are specialists in retirement and estate conservation. They can help you answer the questions you may have about your financial future. Zinnia Wealth Management is committed to you for the long run. Zinnia Wealth Management specializes in personally helping families, individuals and businesses achieve financial security to Live by Design, Not by Default. 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube! About Charisse Rivers CEO & Financial Planner | Over 15 Years of Experience Charisse Rivers is a retirement strategist focused on helping people grow, protect, and reduce taxes on their wealth. She has been featured in ABC, FOX, NBC, CBS, InvestmentNews, WealthManagement.com, WSJ, USA Today, and Forbes magazine. She has also written online articles for CNN Money, Forbes, Fortune, and Annuity 123. She is the founder and CEO of Zinnia Wealth Management and Zinnia Wealth Advisory, a Registered Investment Advisory firm. As a fiduciary in her industry, Charisse provides efficient and secure strategies for anyone nearing or in retirement. The overall initiative is to help get her clients to retirement and beyond. She is also the host of the radio show “Retirement Coffee Talk,” broadcasted every Saturday at 8:30am, 11am, and every Sunday at 8am and 12 noon on WSKY 97.3 FM. Additionally, you can hear Charisse on WXJB 99.9 FM radio every Saturday at 9am. Tune in as Charisse discusses the latest financial tools and guides listeners through the complexities of planning for retirement, preparing them for the future they deserve so they can live by design, not by default. Passionate about helping others and spreading financial literacy to teens, Charisse gives back through the 501c3 nonprofit she started called the Grilled Cheese Foundation. The foundation was formed to help middle school and high school students foster their talents and get them to college with scholarships and financial literacy.

If you don’t have a tax plan going into retirement, you will likely have to follow Uncle Sam’s plan, and that may not be the best option for your retirement. Listen to the latest episode of Retirement Coffee Talk podcast for more insights from Charisse Rivers of Zinnia Wealth Management! 💬 Engage, Share, and Learn even more with Charisse and her team at Zinnia Wealth Management: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube About Charisse Rivers CEO & Financial Planner | Over 15 Years of Experience Charisse Rivers is a retirement strategist focused on helping people grow, protect, and reduce taxes on their wealth. She has been featured in ABC, FOX, NBC, CBS, InvestmentNews, WealthManagement.com, WSJ, USA Today, and Forbes magazine. She has also written online articles for CNN Money, Forbes, Fortune, and Annuity 123. She is the founder and CEO of Zinnia Wealth Management and Zinnia Wealth Advisory, a Registered Investment Advisory firm. As a fiduciary in her industry, Charisse provides efficient and secure strategies for anyone nearing or in retirement. The overall initiative is to help get her clients to retirement and beyond. She is also the host of the radio show “Retirement Coffee Talk,” broadcasted every Saturday at 8:30am, 11am, and every Sunday at 8am and 12 noon on WSKY 97.3 FM. Additionally, you can hear Charisse on WXJB 99.9 FM radio every Saturday at 9am. Tune in as Charisse discusses the latest financial tools and guides listeners through the complexities of planning for retirement, preparing them for the future they deserve so they can live by design, not by default. Passionate about helping others and spreading financial literacy to teens, Charisse gives back through the 501c3 nonprofit she started called the Grilled Cheese Foundation. The foundation was formed to help middle school and high school students foster their talents and get them to college with scholarships and financial literacy.