The goal for all of us is to be free and clear of a mortgage but is that changing with low interest rates? Let’s talk about how your house plays into your retirement plan by looking at strategies like refinancing, paying off your debt, and reverse mortgages.

Read more and get additional resources here: http://makeretirementwork.com/330/ep-2-how-your-house-factors-into-financial-planning-decisions/ 

Today's show schedule: 

0:40 – With interest rates so low, what should we be doing with our mortgage?

3:52 – What variables should you consider before downsizing?

6:04 – Is a reverse mortgage a good idea?

7:44 – How a reverse mortgage works.

9:06 – Timing is so important as well because of interest rates.

Welcome to the first edition of the Make Retirement Work Podcast! On this first episode, we'll introduce you to the show's host, Marc Werkmeister, find out a little about why he got into the financial services industry, and get an understanding of what he truly finds special about living in Nebraska.

Read more and get additional resources here: http://makeretirementwork.com/290/ep-1-meet-marc-werkmeister-the-new-podcast/ 

Key Points:

0:36 – Moving into the world of podcasting.  

1:32 – What made Marc decide to start a podcast?  

3:24 – Education is the way we market our business. 

4:51 – How did Marc get into the business more than a decade ago?

6:37 – What does a typical weekend look like for you and the family?

7:54 – Marc has roots in this area and this community.

8:28 – He started his career in Lincoln and moved back in 2008, which was a challenging time.

10:06 – What kind of topics can you expect to hear about on this show?