We have a saying at Mattson Financial Services – “We don’t just help you get to retirement, we help get you through retirement.” But how can you possibly prepare for the income you’ll need over the next 20, 30 or even 40 years? Gary &...

Have you tried FaceApp yet? Well, visualizing yourself as older may help you save more for retirement! Gary and Laurel will also discuss how you might be leaving more than $100,000 on the table when it comes to Social Security. Have a question for...

This week, Gary & Laurel discuss a significant perk for retirees born before 1954 – but that perk comes to an end after this year! Plus, is now the time to think about “bubble wrapping” your portfolio?  If you have a question for your...

How will your spending change in retirement – and how will you keep up with your monthly budget? Plus, you won’t believe the kind of deal that retired New York Mets player Bobby Bonilla set up for himself in retirement. Gary & Laurel will...

You won’t believe the story of a Michigan couple who found out a way to – legally – win more than $8 million from the state lottery. But Gerald & Laurel will discuss ways to enjoy a comfortable retirement, even if you’re not so lucky....

There are some crucial years between the time you retire and the time you turn 70. This week, Gary & Gerald explain the key steps you might want to consider during those years, plus ways to minimize the taxes on your Social Security benefits (yes,...

In honor of Father’s Day, best-selling author Patrick Kelly & Laurel share their favorite financial lessons from their fathers. Congress is considering some major changes for retirement savers. We’ll tell you what the SECURE Act means for you....

Only 1 out of 5 Americans have taken the time to put their retirement plan in writing. Gary & Laurel discuss why that’s so important. Plus, your boss might control your raises while you’re working, but we’ll tell you how you can control...

Can you believe it’s been 50 years since Woodstock? This week, Gary & Laurel discuss the story of a couple who’s stayed together since the music festival and how this generation of baby boomers is planning for the next few decades in...

The late NYC Mayor Ed Koch is known for asking his constituents, “How’m I Doing?” So why not ask yourself that same question about your retirement? Plus, Gary & Laurel discuss why so many baby boomers are working longer today, and how to...