Kristina’s Take on Financial News Stories
Kristina speaks to some recent financial news stories and ties them in to retirement planning. Topics include retirement savings, regrets, retirement destinations, and Social Security. She highlights the financial challenges faced by retirees, particularly women, and the importance of comprehensiv…
In Search of a Financial Professional
Kristina discusses how to find the right financial advisor. She emphasizes the importance of working with a professional who will look out for your best interests and help you create a comprehensive financial plan. She also highlights the need for tax planning, income planning, estate planning, h…
Investing in Retirement
Kristina discusses the importance of investing in retirement and how it differs from investing during one's working years. She covers topics such as risk tolerance, time horizon, and the need for growth to factor in inflation. She also touches on the importance of considering unexpected expenses …
The Role of AI in Retirement
Kristina discusses the economic realities facing pre-retirees and retirees in the new retirement landscape. She emphasizes the importance of proper retirement planning and offers steps to ensure a successful retirement. The topics covered include diversifying portfolios, creating reliable income s…
The Wave of Retirees
Kristina addresses the challenges faced by the wave of baby boomers retiring everyday. The retirement of 10,000 baby boomers every day has significant impacts on Social Security, Medicare, housing, and the workforce. It also raises concerns about taxes and legacy planning. The challenges faced by…
Regret Free Retirement
Kristina explores the financial regrets of retirees and the challenges they face in retirement planning. She delves into the impact of unexpected events, the role of women in retirement, and milestone ages for retirement planning. The discussion also covers the importance of tax planning and the ne…
Expect the Unexpected
Retirement is full of surprises, and how we deal with them can impact the success of our golden years. In this conversation, Kristina discusses the uncertainty in retirement and how to prepare for unexpected events. The main themes covered include healthcare expenses, home ownership maintenance, in…
Facing Retirement Fears
This conversation covers various topics including Social Security, the economy, inflation, and retirement planning. Kristina discusses the fears and concerns people have about running out of money in retirement, taxes, market volatility, inflation, fees, and healthcare. She also touches on the opin…
Retirement Misconceptions
Kristina clears up misconceptions about retirement and provides tips to help listeners save more. She also emphasizes that retirement is not an age or a number, but rather when the need can be met. Kristina discusses the importance of considering longevity and the risk of running out of money in re…
Avoid Retirement Regrets
Kristina discusses regrets such as not saving enough for retirement, failing to take advantage of interest-bearing accounts, taking on too much credit card debt, and not saving money for emergencies. She also talks about the importance of including both spouses in the financial planning process and…