Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean

This is Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean.  Today's show is how to downsize.  Downsizing in retirement means getting rid of stuff at home.  They are the non-financial challenges   But what are the financial challenges and how can you make the most of your possessions while still learning to let go?  Plus, how to break a bad habit of living without a budget.  When your money starts dwindling, it's time to take action.  The financial advice you need to make a positive change for your future is all here.

This is Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean.  Today's show is testamentary trust with George Castanis. It's hardly ever brought up, but it's important. Testamentary trust can help align your assetswith 3D planning: dreams, dollars and your dynasty.  Plus, you can test drive a car, but can you test drive retirement?  You'll need tips to help you along the journey into retirement to maximize your portfolio.

This is Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean.  Today's show is annuities and guest Robert Brown.  Annuities are very complex.  You'll hear the key takeaways of annuities from how they work to annuities in retirement plans and pros and cons.  There are solutions to consider when taking a specific annuity. Plus, Robert Brown discusses an important benefit some veterans could be missing, it could be difference in thousands of dollars in compensation.

This is Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean. Today's show is estate planning with guest Dave Connelley.  What are the in's and out's of state planning and how do you protect your assets and avoid tax pitfalls? Scott and Dave will answer everything related to estate planning.  Plus, there are common reasons for obtaining a domestic partnership agreement, which involve financial rights and parential agreements which could affect your finances.

This is Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean.  Today's show is social security and guest George Castanis.  Fewer than one in four Americans think their current retirement lifestyle aligns with what they planned.  It's retirement dreams versus reality.  The reality is living in retirement every day and retirement can be costly.  Plus, George Castanis helps plan a retirement roadmap to help you plan for bumps in the road and life's unexpected challenges.

This is Financial Insanity with Scott McLean. Today's show is boomers up to bat and gen x on deck.  Any time is a good time to break a bad habit. The time to make a positive change for the future is right now.  Only 33 percent of Americans have a financial plan, so that means close to two thirds are winging it.  How do you break a habit of living without a strict budget?  Retirement starts now for the boomers generation and gen x is on deck and that means the needs to start planning for their future.

This is Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean.  Today's show is retirement missteps and veterans benefits to know.   When planning for retirement, are you confidient you are not making mistakes?   Learn more now so you don't have a painful lesson in the future.   There are 5 common mistakes before entering mistakes.  The first mistake starts with not having a fully mapped out financial strategy.   But, your financial advisor can help.  With Memorial Day approaching, veterans could be missing out on important benefits to maximize their quality of living.

This is Financial insanity w-Scott McLean.  Today's show is the 100th episode.  Your questions will be answered about taxes in retirement, personal finances and how to make the most of your retirement.  Plus, the top 5 scams you need to be aware of, so it doesn't happen to you.

This is Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean.  Today's show veterans benefits with guest Robert Brown. You'll learn all the important benefits and services Veterans and their families can access such as health care, disability, education and more.  Each medical benefits package is unique and can prevent future health problems, improve your ability to function and enhance quality of life.  Plus, what are brics, how can it impact the US and affect one's financial future.

This is Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean.  Today's show is what are brics.  Brics can change the way some countries deal with money.  These countries may not rely on the US dollar in the future.  How will that affect the economy and your financial portfolio?