Episodes

  • Are You Ready for Retirement? The Real Risks You Need to Know!
    Aug 2 2024

    Do you know how much risk you’re taking with your finances? On this week’s show, Mike discusses how to reduce your risk as you approach retirement. Timing is key! We’ll also help you discover how to ensure that your retirement is not just an ending, but a new beginning filled with stability and peace of mind. And, the fast food drive-thru is getting more expensive these days. We’ll show you exactly how much pricier things are these days in our Inflation Demonstration.

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    1 hr
  • Help Wanted? Hire a Veteran | Special Guest Ryan Burgos
    Jul 24 2024

    Special episode today with guest, Ryan Burgos, U.S. Air Force and Army Veteran, Director of National Employment at DAV.

    Marking its 10th year in 2024, DAV’s National Employment Program has a decade of first-hand experience and testimony from veterans being connected to lifechanging, meaningful employment opportunities. DAV’s nationwide job fairs are one way that veterans and their spouses are connected to employment opportunities. Since 2014, over 180,000 job offers have been extended to fair attendees across more than 1,000 events.

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    6 mins
  • Mid-Year Money Moves to Make Now!
    Jun 21 2024

    Remember those New Year’s resolutions you made to start 2024? How are they going for you these days? This week, Mike has some things you can do to give yourself a financial checkup as we approach the halfway point of the year. Plus, he has an update on Social Security and when its trust funds may run out of money. And he discusses the details of different types of annuities so you can determine which may be best for you.

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    1 hr
  • How to Start Your Own Personal Pension
    Jun 14 2024

    On this week’s show, Mike marks Annuity Awareness Month with a look at how you can build your own personal pension and generate an income for life. Plus, what is your Social Security strategy? We can help you make better financial decisions when it comes to the program. And have you heard of the Iron Nun? She’s got an amazing life story and that makes her our Retiree of the Week!

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    1 hr
  • Planning for Your Go-Go Years, Slow-Go Years and No-Go Years
    Jun 7 2024

    On this week's show, Mike tells you why there’s a “U-Shaped Spending Curve” in retirement and how you can be prepared for it. Plus, Social Security is getting a bit of a lifeline in the latest government reports, but don’t let that be an excuse to delay planning for a retirement income stream of your own.

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    1 hr
  • Financial Moves to Make This Summer
    Jun 3 2024

    On this week’s episode, Mike highlights some important money moves to make as you save for your retirement years. Plus, he busts some common financial myths to help listeners understand their money. We also answer more questions from our loyal listeners!

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    1 hr
  • Understanding Inflation’s Impact on Your Retirement
    May 17 2024

    This week, Mike goes in-depth on inflation and how it impacts your overall retirement plan. He also discusses the importance of having a plan that accounts for inflation – and other factors that you can’t control. Finally, Mike talks about how to establish multiple income streams for your retirement years.

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    1 hr
  • Five Bad Financial Habits to Break Right Now!
    May 11 2024

    On this week’s show, Mike focuses on some bad financial habits that could be costing you thousands of dollars every month. He shares tips on how to break those habits to get back on track financially. Also, financial education is sorely lacking in this country, according to a new study. Mike will discuss the importance of educating yourself today for a better financial future.

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    1 hr