Easy Money Podcast with Don Anders

What is a Bond Fund? And do they keep your money as safe as you think? 
In this video, Don clears up some confusion about Bond Funds.

Companies sometimes offer an early retirement employee buyout, or a early retirement incentive buyout. The question is should you take a buyout? 

The answer lies in what is offered vs. what you're giving up. Our recommendation is to always look into the options, but make sure you understand the downfalls of retiring early. 

If you're offered a buyout and would like to discuss your options, you can schedule a complimentary phone call on our website: www.andersretirement.com

If Donald Trump is reelected, he says that he will cut or eliminate payroll taxes permanently. By eliminating FICA Tax (Eliminating Medicare taxes and eliminating social security taxes), what will that mean for retirees now and in the future? How much taxes will you save now, and how will this social security tax cut impact you in the future? 

We give you tips on how to save now and in the future.

Don talks about the importance of making the money you've earned and saved last as long as you need it to.

What? Put everything on credit cards? This must be a typo!
While we realize this strategy may not work for some people, but in this podcast, Don explains why being responsible with your money and paying attention to fees and due dates you can actually benefit from putting your expenses on credit cards.

Need help selecting a card? Check out https://www.nerdwallet.com/

How your credit score works (and tips on how you can increase your credit score):
https://youtu.be/ospt7uWAXMw

Does Your Credit Score Even Matter?
https://youtu.be/fYrz2ebws5w

Credit Scores are confusing! Do you even need one in the first place?
What if you don't want to go into debt? What if you haven't ever borrowed money? Where do you start?

Don digs into why Credit Scores are important, and how to get started the right way to building it up.

We all know about traditional banks. You know, the one where you might get a sticker for your kid or a treat for your dog when you roll through the drive thru window. But with technology changing, many people's banking needs have changed as well.

This week Don talks about when to consider if online banking is right for you.

When the Stock Market takes a dip or a dive the news media tends to take it to the extreme. 

But for those of you in it for the long haul, Don explains how Dollar Cost Averaging works, and how you can use that next downturn to your advantage!

Income: it's the last in The 5 Needs of Money, but it's one of the most important!
In this video Don talks about the importance of making the money you've earned and saved last as long as you need it to.

This is a big need! Growing your money!
But how and when? And how much risk is or should be involved?
Don helps break down the tradeoffs when talking about Growth as one of The 5 Needs of Money.