Fear and greed are two HUGE motivators when it comes to investing, but Eric will show us why rationality, planning and pushing fear to the side will benefit the investor over the long term. By doing so, poor financial decisions can be avoided.

Would a mild recession be beneficial to slow inflation? Today Eric looks into this concept, how it could affect your long term investing and how to protect yourself financially.

On Money Unleashed this week, Eric questions whether or not we need to move immediately on modifying our portfolios to compensate for an economic downturn. What should we look for before acting? Once the decisions has been made, what are the steps we need to take to maintain our level of retirement income? Tune in for answers!

Sometimes when working with couples planning a retirement, compromises must be made. Learn how to plan a retirement that takes the concerns of BOTH people in a relationship into account.

We're halfway through 2022, but according to Eric 2023 may be the year we need to keep an eye on. Indicators show that there will be a recession next year, so how do we combat this? Here are some practical tips for getting ahead by preparing for what next year may bring.

The economy is in a downturn and the stock market is looking rather bearish. What are we to do as investors? Eric has some tips and advice to help weather a recession and keep the investments working for you during the "down times."

On Today's episode: Recognizing regret in retirement and should your retirement goal be an age or a number? 

Paying taxes can be one of the trickiest financial obligations Americans have. Pay too much and you lose out in the long run. Don't pay enough, you could wind up on the wrong side of the law. Today Eric has some tips for keeping your finances in order to keep Uncle Sam happy and you financially comfortable.

Planning a retirement plan can be complicated when you have to factor in inflation, medical care, inflation and so on. We like to plan for everything possible in retirement, but what happens when you try to plan your retirement for EVERY possible scenario? Is it possible to overthink a retirement plan? Not only is that possible, many times it results in apprehension and reluctance to make decisions in a timely manner! Opportunities can be missed if we "can't see the forest through the trees", so today, Eric will provide some tips to help avoid overthinking your retirement plans and move past hesitations borne of fear.

Having a lot of money for retirement is one thing, but having a PLAN to make it work is another! Eric takes us through the process of building retirement plans for millionaires and those with far less, shows us how both income levels can provide a comfortable retirement, and how to keep those funds working for you for the long term.

What is a method for beating inflation and keep growing your wealth over the long term? Stocks! Today, Eric looks at stock investing, how to make a portfolio of stock investments, how much of a part stocks should play in a retirement plan, and MORE! Find out how to make a balanced investment portfolio that will keep you ahead of inflation today on Money Unleashed!

Driving has recently become a major expense in America with the rise of the cost of fuel. Now, that new expense is starting to affect vacation plans of folks across the country! More than that, it has added to the cost of just about every item that Americans consume from food to fertilizer. Eric explains how a retirement plan must include a means of outpacing inflation for the long term. If it's not, you could end up with a lot of money that is worth less later in your retirement than what it was worth at the start. Find out how to keep the effects of inflation in the rear view mirror in retirement.

With so much market uncertainty, how do you know if your investments are protected? Will your 401(k) be demolished by a down market? Will interest rates affect investments? Is it time to take a protective position with investments or a wait and see mode? Today, we examine the affects of inflation on our national economy and on personal retirement investing to see how individuals can weather the ups and downs of a volatile economy.

Deciding when to take your social security payout can have HUGE effects on your retirement. Take it too soon and you'll run out of cash later on.  Take it too late and you'll be handing a pile of cash to Uncle Sam unnecessarily.  Today, Eric looks at situations that will dictate when retirement should start and how to make that the most comfortable retirement possible.

Do you really need millions of dollars to have a comfortable retirement? Maybe...NOT! Today, Eric takes a look at how customizing retirement plans to the individual can result in a very comfortable retirement with less money in savings!