Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow Your Social Security Taxes are Calculated
Episode 245
“Hey Mike, is it true that Roth Income affects your social security taxes bracket?”Discover how your Social Security benefits are calculated and if y…
1 year, 2 months ago
Income Strategies for the First Five Years of Your Retirement
Episode 244
“Hey Mike, I want guaranteed income for the first few years of retirement, not for life. Is a bond ladder the best strategy?”Discover different ways …
1 year, 2 months ago
What Are Your 401(k) Fees?
Episode 243
“Hey Mike, I tried to calculate my 401k fees and it looks like I’m paying around 3%. Is that even possible?” Discover the different types of fees tha…
1 year, 2 months ago
How War Can Affect the Market
Episode 242
“Hey Mike, why did the market go up after Iran was bombed? I even the potential or war would crash the market.” Discover why war may not affect the m…
1 year, 2 months ago
What does “Self-Insuring” Really Mean?
Episode 241
“Hey Mike, can you explain what you mean by “self-insuring?” Discover what it means to “self-insure” and when it may make sense.
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1 year, 2 months ago
Ways to Give to Your Kids and Grandkids
Episode 240
“Hey Mike, what are ways you’ve seen people give to their kids and grandkids?” Discover several ways you can give to your kids and grandkids while yo…
1 year, 2 months ago
What to Do Once You Receive a Large Sum of Money
Episode 239
“Hey Mike, I just sold my business for five million dollars. What do you typically recommend someone like me do next?” Discover the behavioral risks …
1 year, 2 months ago
Why the 4%, 6%, or Even 8% Withdrawal Rates Could Be Consider Dangerous
Episode 238
“Hey Mike, I’m being told by others that 8% works as a retirement withdrawal rate. Is that true?” Discover why the high withdrawal rates are becomin…
1 year, 2 months ago
Fees and Where to Find Them
Episode 237
“Hey Mike, can you breakdown fees, where to find them, and how to build a good portfolio while being mindful of fees?” Discover various types of fees…
1 year, 2 months ago
Why Social Security Is More Secure Than You May Realize
Episode 236
“Hey Mike, how do you prepare for Social Security potentially going away?” Discover what really drives Social Security benefits and why you shouldn’t…
1 year, 2 months ago