Today Dave and Jonathan discuss ways to help maximize the amount you keep in your own pocket from your retirement nest egg, especially as it involves tax planning to save on what you pay Uncle Sam.

Today Dave and Jonathan cover various risks that could affect your retirement plan, such as the death of a partner or spouse, a sudden illness or accident, and longevity. These and other non foreseen events could change the way you need to invest and use your money during your post-working years.

This is the annual Christmas program with Phil Altmeyer, director of the Union Gospel Mission, about the continuing homeless situation in the Spokane and greater Northern Idaho areas. It also features the story of a woman named Alathea, a client of the Mission, who is entering phase four of a recovery program that has transformed her life.

When it comes to retirement planning, it is a good idea to expect the unexpected. Today Dave looks at some ideas to help people prepare for various risks and unexpected twists and turns that retirement years can bring.

Today Dave and Jonathan revisit a familiar subject - how to transfer, or roll over, savings from various accounts into different ones to better facilitate your retirement needs.

Today Dave and Jonathan go back and look at ways to plan a five star retirement, in the same way that hotels and restaurants get a five star rating. This kind of plan takes a look at income, tax planning, long term and health care planning, growth strategies and legacy planning to make sure all the bases are covered for a person's or couple's retirement years.

Today Dave and Jonathan revisit some of the essential questions you need to answer before retirement so that your plan can be ready for those so-called golden years.

Dave and Jonathan tackle the biggest mistakes people make when planning for retirement and how to avoid them to make your plan more efficient.

There are still myths and half truths floating around concerning retirement planning, investing, etc. Today Dave and Jonathan set the issue straight, pointing out what is a myth and how to avoid making mistakes that could cost you big money in your planning and strategies.

Dave and Jonathan take a look at what comprises a five star strategy for a solid retirement plan that focuses on income, and the ways your savings can be put to use to provide what you need.