Embracing Your Inner Tightwad
Damon Roberts explains that it's ok to embrace your "inner tightwad" and also, how to pull income in retirement. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 480-680-6868 or visit www.successinthenewretirement.com
3 Legs to a Full Financial Plan
Damon Roberts and Matt Deaton break down the 3 essential elements to any financial plan: Income, Protection and Growth. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 480-680-6868 or visit www.successinthenewretirement.com
The Surprising Expense of Taxes in Retirement
This week's conversation discusses the importance of understanding and mitigating taxes in retirement. It highlights the surprise that many people have about the amount of taxes they have to pay in retirement and the potential for taxes to increase in the future. The need for tax-efficient strategi…
Navigating Investment Strategies in a 401(k)
This week, Damon Roberts discusses the concept of being a tightwad and the importance of budgeting for both savers and spenders. The conversation highlights the joy of helping clients realize they can spend their money in retirement and shares a story of a couple who were able to fulfill their drea…
4th of July and Supporting Small Businesses
This week on Success In The New Retirement, the conversation covers various topics including organizing a neighborhood fireworks show, 4th of July statistics, pride in being American, financial independence, and support for small businesses. The main takeaways include the importance of community in…
The Impact of Inflation on Everyday Expenses
On this week's episode of Success In The New Retirement, Damon Roberts & Matt Deaton discuss the pros and cons of market timing in a portfolio, the importance of taking appropriate risk for one's stage of life, and the need to plan for inflation in retirement. They emphasize the need for a retireme…
Maximizing Assets and Income Strategies in Retirement
Many adults spend more time preparing for a week-long vacation than they do for retirement. Damon Roberts and Matt Deaton discuss how as retirement approaches, the decisions about when to stop working, when to start drawing social security and pensions, and how taxes and the market will affect reti…
The Dangers of Chasing Returns in Retirement
Damon Roberts and Matt Deaton discuss the impact of the upcoming election on the financial markets and retirement planning. They emphasize the importance of having a solid financial plan and not letting political events dictate investment decisions. The guys also talk about the dangers of chasing r…
Navigating Market Trends and Portfolio Adjustments
This week, Damon Roberts and Matt Deaton cover the importance of seeking financial advice, retirement planning, portfolio adjustments, and the impact of market trends on investments. They emphasize the need for a comprehensive financial plan and the potential risks of not having one. They also disc…
The Silent Killer: Fees in Retirement Plans
This week, Damon Roberts & Matt Deaton discuss fees in retirement plans. Fees are a silent killer of retirement plans, but they are often not readily available or disclosed. Mutual funds have three major fees: expense ratio, 12B1 fee, and transaction cost. Controlling fees is a predictor of success…