How to Retire Like a Champion
In this conversation,Curt Lyman discusses retirement planning and how it relates to football. He emphasizes the importance of starting to save early, making halftime adjustments to your retirement plan, and managing your retirement income effectively. He also talks about leveraging assets, managing…
Fretting Over Your Next Egg
The conversation begins with a discussion about the impact of the current economic landscape on the average investor and how to navigate it. The host and guest then talk about the guest's location in Taiwan and its history. They discuss the culture, economy, and government of Taiwan. The conversati…
Where in The World is Curt Lyman ?
In this conversation, Gary Nolan and Kurt Lyman discuss various topics related to retirement planning and financial readiness. Kurt is currently in an undisclosed location, and throughout the show, he gives clues for listeners to guess where he is. They also touch on the importance of research in f…
Peak 65-What Does it Mean
A study commissioned by the ALI Retirement Income Institute highlights a looming retirement crisis for baby boomers, particularly those set to retire between 2024 and 2030. The conversation covers topics such as the retirement crisis, changes in Social Security, economic challenges and solutions, t…
You Need a Solid Plan
On this episode of The Gamma Formula, host Gary Nolan and retirement planning expert Curt Lyman discuss common questions and concerns about retirement planning. They cover topics such as inflation, the importance of replacing pre-retirement income, the cost of healthcare in retirement, and alternat…
What Is Private Credit?
In this conversation, the hosts and guests discuss private credit as an investment option. They address technical difficulties at the beginning and then dive into the topic. They explain that private credit refers to how credit is traded, not whether a company is public or private. Private credit i…
Inflation, Shrinkflation Stagflation
In this conversation, Gary and Curt discuss the impact of inflation, stagflation, shrinkflation, and upflation on retirees and those planning for retirement. They explore the short-term, midterm, and long-term effects of each and provide strategies to mitigate the risks. They also touch on the chal…
What is Financial Health?
Financial health is closely linked to physical and mental health. Money is emotional and can impact both mental and physical well-being. Financial stress can lead to symptoms such as insomnia, anxiety, migraines, and digestive issues. Many Americans are anxious about their personal finances, with o…
How Has Your Financial Plan Held Up
In this episode of the Gamma Formula,Curt Lyman discusses various financial topics for each month of the year. He emphasizes the importance of reducing debt and distinguishing between good and bad debt. He also highlights the need for financial awareness and the importance of assessing one's financ…
Seven Overlooked Components of a Retirement Plan
In this conversation, Curt and Gary discuss several commonly overlooked aspects of retirement planning. They cover topics such as adjusting for inflation, market volatility, retirement income, saving in retirement, healthcare costs, tax planning, longevity risk, and unexpected expenses. They emphas…