Podcast Episodes

Will COVID-19 Cause Social Security to Run Out of Money?

Episode 10

On this episode of the Ready for Retirement podcast, James discusses the question: Will Social Security run out? In the aftermath of the economic imp…

5 years, 9 months ago

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How "Safe" is Too Safe For Your Retirement Portfolio?

Episode 9

Many of us know people who needed to continue working into retirement in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. There are benefits and risks to havin…

5 years, 9 months ago

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Should I Take a Small Mortgage Into Retirement?

Episode 8

Our topic on this episode of the Ready for Retirement podcast is whether you should retire with a mortgage. Many people believe that carrying a “smal…

5 years, 9 months ago

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How Much Will It Cost For Me To Retire?

Episode 7

On this episode of the Ready for Retirement podcast, James tackles the topic of how much money you will need to retire. Many people have an inflated …

5 years, 9 months ago

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Should You Collect Social Security As Soon As You Retire?

Episode 6

In this episode, James discusses one of the biggest questions about retirement: when should you collect Social Security? 

There are many opinions abou…

5 years, 10 months ago

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What Should You Expect Taxes to Be in Retirement?

Episode 5

In this episode, James talks about key factors that might influence future tax policy. This is especially important for retirees and soon-to-be retir…

5 years, 10 months ago

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Lump Sum vs Annuity - Which Pension Option Should You Choose?

Episode 4

People who have a pension often wonder whether they should convert it into an annuity or a lump sum rollover. This is a huge decision and most people…

5 years, 10 months ago

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How Will This Bear Market Impact Your Retirement?

Episode 3

The recent bear market was the fastest in the history of the S&P 500, taking only 16 days for it to fall 20%. For younger investors, this is a great …

5 years, 11 months ago

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4 Easy Ways to Reduce Taxes In Retirement

Episode 2

Episode 02: Show Notes.

Welcome to the first full episode of Ready for Retirement, we are so happy to have you join us here as we share some great and…

5 years, 11 months ago

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Ready For Retirement Intro Episode

Episode 1

Welcome to the Ready for Retirement Podcast! 

Episode 01: Show Notes.

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the first episode of the Ready for Retirement pod…

5 years, 11 months ago

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