This is Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean. Today's show is social security and taxes trivia. You'll hear about financial dreams versus reality, how to prepare for your retirement and the factors that could affect retirement. It's always to important to consider several factors. Plus, Scott is put to the test with taxes trivia.

This is Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean. Today's show is special needs benefit programs. Guest Dave Connolley educates on the benefits that go into taking care of special needs children and adults. There a lot of programs that can assist depending on your income, medicaid and social security income. Plus, there's another pending federal shutdown. How can this government spending impact your future and your finances? Why is it important to discuss retirement's complex legal and tax issues with an advisor?

This is Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean. Today's show is financial literacy and time machine to 1975. Most Americans lack in the area of financial literacy, especially in retirement. This financial literacy has caused them a bump in their retirement savings road. It's important to take control of retirement. How much time is needed to plan before retirement? What can you do? Do you know what it takes to pick the right pension plan, life insurance, long term health care, social security options and understanding debt and budget? These are all important in the pre-retirement planning process.

This is Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean. Today's show is boomers up at bat, gen x on deck. With boomers nearing or in retirement already, retirement is a reality. What should generation x do to sure up their retirement? Plus despite financial violity, Americans higher average retirement account balances are increasing with iRAs, 401k and 403Bs. But, there are factors you shouldn't lose sight of. Scott has the tips that can help your financial portfolio.

This is Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean. Today's show is financial check up and mailbag. So what is a financial check up and how can you make any changes in how you're handling them to stay on track? It's important to review your life changes, reset your goals, set a budget, assess your debt and revisit your retirement savings. Plus, other useful ways you can check up on your financial health.

It's Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean. Today;s show is estate planning and guest David Connelley. Estate planning is the process of mapping out how your property and assests will be divided in the event of death. So why is estate planning important and what are the benefits? A will is the most important plan in an estate plan. But, when should it be updated and how can you craft a personalized estate plan, tailored to your wishes? How should estate plans be handled in unmarried and domestic partnerships? The answers to these questions and more are here.

This is Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean. Today's show is impact of inflation and tax trivia. Inflation not only affects the price of consumer goods in the short term, but inflation must be considered when planning for costs in the future, especially in retirement. How will inflation affect your 401k? What should you do with your money during infliation? Will social security increase? Plus, ways retirees can curb inflation's cost effects.

This is Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean. Today's show is kicking the financial can down the road. The government has averted federal shutdowns before and there could always be a financial storm on the horizon. So how do we prepare ourselves so you can secure your retirement future? The markets are up and down. You need to know where you're going in your portfolio. It's important to build up the savings and have a plan. Spending money is ok, but why shouldn't you overspend? Scott has the answers.

This is Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean. Today's show is maximize your retirement income. You've spent your career saving for your retirement. But, misteps can cost you. So, how can you ensure your retirement is an enjoyable one? Scott will help you maximize your income and make the most of your retirement with a strategic plan. You'll also get tax tips and hear why tax returns are a vital tool to plan for retirement.

This is Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean. Today's show is 7 retirement mistakes to avoid. Scott will discuss the 7 easy to avoid retirement mistakes. It's possible to avoid these things as people look forward to retirement. But, there are things we didn't know about like running out of money. How do we keep from counting our chickens before they hatch, financially? Plus, retirement trivia and inflation. Scott is put to the test.