In this show we talk about long-term care planning for retirement. It is something everyone needs to think about - whether you are single or married. Getting your planning in place not only protects you, but also the people who care about you the most!

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In this show, I discuss some of the lessons learned from unexpectedly losing my son John at age 28.

Estate planning is something every adult should think about and act upon. Getting your estate in order keeps the people who love you from suffering needless additional pain after you are gone.

People say, "If only we had known."

Well here are some of the hard things we learned that we wish we had known beforehand...

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In this episode we discuss Retirement Rule 7: Plant a money tree.

Once (1) your basic bills are under control and covered by guaranteed income sources and (2) you have a sufficient emergency fund in place - then, (3) a portion of remaining funds should be set aside to grow undisturbed throughout retirement.

This will boost your security and help protect you for the long-term.

Done right, planting a money tree can actually make you become stronger financially the longer your retirement lasts (i.e. instead of weaker).

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In this show we discuss "Retirement Rule 6: Turn your monthly bills into income for life."

Here we define "pooled income" as a key source for creating guaranteed income for life. We also talk about how not spending more than you make is essential for sustaining funds throughout retirement.

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One of the biggest fears people have about retirement is whether they will run out of money. In this show, we discuss "Retirement Rule 5" which outlays the first steps to solving this critical issue.

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In this show we discuss Retirement Rule 4: Know what to rent and what to own.

Many enjoyable pursuits in retirement can be done without the cost of ownership - thereby protecting your nest egg over time. On the flip side, some things make sense to own long-term because they can help protect your overall security.

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In this show we discuss Retirement Rule #3: Downsize sooner than later.

Downsizing "sooner than later" can help you save funds and reduce stress now and in the future. Done right, simplifying earlier can protect you and your loved ones and help you achieve a more secure and fulfilling retirement!

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In this week's show we discuss Retirement Rule #2:

Don't spend more than you make!

It is important to think about what expenses your retirement lifestyle will bring. If you want a sustainable retirement - one in which you don't run out of funds - you must construct a way of living that is in alignment with that goal.

Figuring this out is important not just for you - but also for your spouse and family!

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In this week's show we discuss Rule 1 of the 18 Rules for Retirement Success covered in the book Downsize Sooner than Later.

Rule 1 says, "Accept that you will always have bills to pay."

Regardless of your age, there will always be bills to pay. This is true even after you have "paid off" major items such as cars and a home.

We discuss this reality and consider how important a regular paycheck is to meeting expenses prior to retirement. From there we ask the critical question, "How can you create a similar reliable income stream in retirement that will work the same magic?"

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This weeks episode begins a multi-part series on my latest book - Downsize Sooner than Later, 18 Rules for Retirement Success.

In this show we read the Introduction to the book and callout key highlights for commentary such as how to not run out of income in retirement and special retirement concerns for women.

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Ted Stevenot