If you put the word retirement into Google you will get a lot of formulas, rules, and advice. Some of that advice has become outdated.

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If you put the word retirement into Google you will get a lot of formulas, rules, and advice. Some of that advice has become outdated.
Visit <a href="https://bearmarketfs.com/form/">Bear Market Financial Services</a> to begin building your retirement plan today!
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Is retirement planning feeling more complicated than you were prepared for? Discover how to simplify your financial future on Retirement Simplified with Curtis James! Hosted by Curtis James, Financial Advisor, Owner, and CEO of Bear Market Financial, each episode will deliver professional insights into changing market trends, practical financial planning tips and tools, and personal wisdom about how you can take control of your retirement.

Wherever you are on your retirement journey, it’s never too late – or too early – to take charge and create the retirement you want. Get the analysis you need from the sources you trust, and tune in each week for all-new episodes packed with insights, inspiration, and the confidence you need to simplify your retirement and pave the way for the future you deserve.

Is retirement planning feeling more complicated than you were prepared for? Discover how to simplify your financial future on Retirement Simplified with Curtis James! Hosted by Curtis James, Financial Advisor, Owner, and CEO of Bear Market Financial, each episode will deliver professional insights into changing market trends, practical financial planning tips and tools, and personal wisdom about how you can take control of your retirement.
Wherever you are on your retirement journey, it&rsquo;s never too late &ndash; or too early &ndash; to take charge and create the retirement you want. Get the analysis you need from the sources you trust, and tune in each week for all-new episodes packed with insights, inspiration, and the confidence you need to simplify your retirement and pave the way for the future you deserve.

Retirement Simplified with Curtis James

7 Retirement rules that are OK to break

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The 18-year bull run has many investors holding their breath, wondering if the next major market correction is just around the corner. In this episode of Retirement Simplified, Curtis James of Bear Market Financial Services breaks down the "delayed fuse" effect of 2025’s tariffs and why the sudden drop in the retirement "magic number" might be a trap for the unprepared. From the new "Super Catch-Up" contribution limits to strategic social security tax credits, we explore how to diversify beyond traditional stocks to protect your nest egg from 2026’s impending volatility.

Visit Bear Market Financial Services to begin building your retirement plan today!

The 18-year bull run has many investors holding their breath, wondering if the next major market correction is just around the corner. In this episode of Retirement Simplified, Curtis James of Bear Market Financial Services breaks down the "delayed fuse" effect of 2025&rsquo;s tariffs and why the sudden drop in the retirement "magic number" might be a trap for the unprepared. From the new "Super Catch-Up" contribution limits to strategic social security tax credits, we explore how to diversify beyond traditional stocks to protect your nest egg from 2026&rsquo;s impending volatility.
Visit <a href="https://bearmarketfs.com/form/">Bear Market Financial Services</a> to begin building your retirement plan today!

The Retirement Number Dropped—But Should You Relax?

As the stock market defies the odds with historic back-to-back gains, are you prepared for what happens when the music stops? Join Curtis James from Bear Market Financial Services as he breaks down why retirement planning requires a "defensive huddle" rather than a "cannonball" approach. From creating "retirement royalties" like Mariah Carey to the complex math of tax-efficient Roth conversions, this episode explores the four pillars—risk, income, taxes, and legacy—essential for a robust roadmap. Learn why staying too long at the market's "casino table" could jeopardize your hard-earned savings.

Visit Bear Market Financial Services to begin building your retirement plan today!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As the stock market defies the odds with historic back-to-back gains, are you prepared for what happens when the music stops? Join Curtis James from Bear Market Financial Services as he breaks down why retirement planning requires a "defensive huddle" rather than a "cannonball" approach. From creating "retirement royalties" like Mariah Carey to the complex math of tax-efficient Roth conversions, this episode explores the four pillars&mdash;risk, income, taxes, and legacy&mdash;essential for a robust roadmap. Learn why staying too long at the market's "casino table" could jeopardize your hard-earned savings.
Visit <a href="https://bearmarketfs.com/form/">Bear Market Financial Services</a> to begin building your retirement plan today!
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The 17-Year Itch: Is Your Retirement Portfolio Overexposed?

Are you afraid you'll outlive your money in retirement? Join financial advisor Curtis James as he simplifies complex retirement issues, discussing everything from market forecasts and taxation to income planning and the role of annuities. Learn why an "all-weather plan" is essential and how to build a retirement strategy that brings you confidence and clarity, no matter the economic climate. Discover the crucial difference between a wealth manager and a financial planner and the steps you need to take today to secure your financial future.

Visit Bear Market Financial Services to begin building your retirement plan today!

Are you afraid you'll outlive your money in retirement? Join financial advisor Curtis James as he simplifies complex retirement issues, discussing everything from market forecasts and taxation to income planning and the role of annuities. Learn why an "all-weather plan" is essential and how to build a retirement strategy that brings you confidence and clarity, no matter the economic climate. Discover the crucial difference between a wealth manager and a financial planner and the steps you need to take today to secure your financial future.
Visit <a href="https://bearmarketfs.com/form/">Bear Market Financial Services</a> to begin building your retirement plan today!

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