Today Dave and Jonathan take a look at some things that people who have retired might do differently if they could, as well as questions they could answer before retiring, such as if they want to stay living where they are, or to downsize or move entirely to a different area, as well as many other factors.

Dave looks at Tuesday's election results and what it could mean going forward. He and Jonathan also discuss having a true financial professional to guide you through your retirement using a customized plan rather than a generic one.

Dave and Jonathan take a look back at the main sources of income retirees rely on, including both guaranteed and non-guaranteed sources and which strategies may work for certain individuals.

Because of actions by the Federal government concerning interest rates, many people will find their lump sum pension amounts decreasing very soon. Today Dave and Jonathan look at the reasons behind this and why many people in the area need to make a quick decision on their pension before deadlines take effect, some as early as November 1.

What are the essential things you need to ask yourself when thinking about retirement? Today Dave and Jonathan address these issues and how a solid retirement plan will answer your concerns.

Everyone gets a physical check-up annually - well, why not a financial check-up as well, especially in today's economic environment? Today Dave and Jonathan take a look at how you can make sure your financial picture gets a thumbs-up , and also how to help you improve your situation if it needs some help.

Retirement generally has three stages - the first few years which are busy and active, a slower paced term of years that transitions into the final years which are much less active and could require moving into some kind of care facility. Today Dave and Jonathan look at how your money is needed in each stage - more for travel and activity in the early years, more for health care in the later years - and how planning can make sure those funds are there for the purposes they are needed for.

Dave and Jonathan update you on things to do if your retirement plan needs to have changes made due to circumstances and for other reasons, as well as the best ways to take these into account when making a financial plan.

According to a report from AARP, over 80% of adults age 50 or older are struggling with some aspect of their financial lives, which includes saving for retirement. Today Dave and Jonathan dig into why people might be putting off proper retirement saving or planning, and what steps they can take to put themselves back on track to make the process a bit easier to deal with.

You can find out some things about a financial professional on a web site or with a phone call, but what happens when it comes time to meet with one face to face? Today Dave and Jonathan address what it is like to come in to one of the Altmeyer Financial offices, as well as about how their process takes place to put a retirement income plan together first, then to address the other areas you will need for a solid and successful retirement plan.