• My Retirement Clarity with Lee Perkins

  • By: Lee Perkins
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My Retirement Clarity with Lee Perkins

By: Lee Perkins
  • Summary

  • Financial and retirement planning with financial planner Lee Perkins, president of JL Perkins Wealth Management in the Macon, Georgia area. Get ready for a good dose of inspiration, simplicity, implementation and, of course, clarity on each and every show. Lee will explore the ways you can successfully prepare for retirement and how to grow and preserve your wealth.
    Copyright Lee Perkins 2023
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Episodes
  • Finance Fortress: Practical Strategies for Retirees Against Scams & Fraud
    Mar 20 2024

    As much as any other threat, recognizing and avoiding scams has become an essential skill, particularly for retirees. Join us as we explore crucial steps you can take to safeguard your financial well-being against the growing tide of scams and identity theft. Learn from real-life stories and gain practical advice to keep your finances secure in this digital era, all from the perspective of a seasoned financial professional.

    From government imposters to sweepstakes, robocalls, and romance scams, we’ll share valuable insights into the tactics used by scammers. We’ll share how to spot red flags and protect yourself against phishing emails, vishing phone calls, and smishing texts before it’s too late. And, in the event that you do fall victim to a scam, we’ll provide actionable steps to mitigate the damage.

    As technology advances and scams evolve, this conversation is more important than ever. Don't miss out on this opportunity to arm yourself with knowledge and protect your financial future!

    Here are the questions we answer in today’s show:

    • How common these scam threats are + phishing, vishing, and smishing techniques
    • The various types of scams out there + some of Lee’s clients who have been targeted by fraudulent schemes
    • Some ways to spot some of these scams and protect your personal information
    • What should you do if you fall victim to a scam?

    Links for this episode:

    https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/08/how-one-retired-woman-lost-her-life-savings-in-a-common-elder-fraud-scheme.html

    https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en-us/posts/investigation-fraud-and-risk/senior-citizens-financial-scams/

    Want to set up a meeting with us? Visit us here: http://talkwithjp.com

    Get more financial education at http://myretirementclarity.com

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    21 mins
  • Mailbag: How Do I Stop Going in Circles and Make Financial Decisions?
    Mar 13 2024

    We’ve got a mailbag edition of the show today! We’ve gathered some great questions over the last several weeks that we’re excited to share with you. From the tax implications of financial gifts to navigating retirement spending and overcoming indecision, Lee is here to shed light on a range of real-world topics.

    Dorothy asks for advice on how to financially support her daughter, who wants to take time off work to be with her newborn baby in the hospital, and what the tax implications might look like. Rose asks how to break the cycle of indecision and make confident financial decisions.

    We love hearing from you, our listeners! No question is too basic, so if there’s something on your mind that you’d like Lee to answer, be sure to send it our way for your chance to be featured on the show.

    Here are the questions we answer in today’s show:

    • “I’m a police officer and have been given medical retirement at 53, but I feel like I need to still be earning money at my age. Any thoughts on how to approach this?”
    • “My daughter wants to take time off work to be with her new baby who is in the hospital. We want to help financially but are unsure about the tax implications and how this might impact our retirement.”
    • “Every time I need to make a financial decision, I end up talking myself in circles. How do I stop this?”
    • “I’m 79 and don’t worry about us running out of money anymore. We don’t have kids and I have regrets about not traveling much in the last decade. Should I start spending to make up for previous years of pinching pennies?”
    • “At 60, I've been offered two work options: stay on for 5-6 years for a pension or retire now with a severance package and pension buyout. How should I decide?”
    • “I'm retiring soon with 18 weeks of vacation and sick leave payout. If I retire in December, it'll be taxed this year. Should I wait until January for a different tax year?”

    Want to set up a meeting with us? Visit us here: http://talkwithjp.com

    Get more financial education at http://myretirementclarity.com

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    18 mins
  • Are Your Good Money Habits Holding You Back?
    Feb 28 2024

    This episode might be a bit counterintuitive. We’re going to question the real impact of common financial habits. Are the strategies you consider beneficial actually working in your favor? We explore the pros and cons of practices like ignoring account statements and strict budgeting.

    Join us for a practical discussion, as we uncover the unexpected effects of everyday money decisions. Are your good money habits holding you back?

    Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

    • Ignoring account statements keeps you from overreacting but what are you missing by doing that too much?
    • Staying on a strict budget will help you achieve financial goals but it can become overly restrictive.
    • Investing in what you know is a good strategy, but it might lead a lack of diversification.
    • Automation makes investing and saving simple but it could lead to disengagement.
    • Is there a downside to paying off all your debt?

    Want to set up a meeting with us? Visit us here: http://talkwithjp.com

    Get more financial education at http://myretirementclarity.com

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    26 mins

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