Living longer is good. Retirement today can last as much as 40 years. With the right plan longevity is a blessing, a life well lived and enjoyed. Still, there are things to be considered. Five risks to be aware of.

When you get close to retirement, there are loose ends to tie up and one of the biggest is making sure you have an income when the paycheck stops. Let's talk about some strategies to make sure you are taken care of financially as you head into retirement.

Getting your finances in order in the new year is a great way to really understand where you are and what you hope to achieve in the coming year. We've put together some great tips to help you with that and more.

we wrap up with answers to questions from listeners.

The more money you put into a Tax Deferred Plan (TDA), the more money you will accumulate. Remember, the US Government is your partner in a TDA plan. You have to share every dollar with the US Government. Top up your savings in not only TDA's but in brokerage accounts to compensate for a reduction in Social Security which is a possibility.

Women have a lot going against them, much more than men, when it comes to creating income to last through their retirement years. Let's break it down.

We often hear you need to save a certain amount of money to retire. Let's call that number "x." That does not mean you need tons of money nor will tons of money make you happy. In this segment we will discuss how to achieve happiness too.

Finally, we will wrap up with questions we will answer from listeners.

Making sure you have enough income to get you to and through retirement is at the top of the list for most. So, if you are headed into retirement or already in retirement, we've put together a list of things you can do to make sure your income keeps up with your life style.

There are all sorts of people who want to help you manage your retirement portfolio. Which type of advisor is right for you? Let's see if we can help you wade through the hype and dig in and make sure you've got five bases covered when it comes to your retirement plan.

No matter when you claim Social Security from 62 to 70,  it's money you can count on every month. Now we'll outline several potential Social Security surprises that could put a dent in your retirement.

We wrap up by answering some listener questions.

"We're all in this together" is another of the never ending cliches we've dealt with this year. Let's break down some things you can do to perhaps take advantage of this crazy year.

Making a retirement plan involves taking many different items into consideration. If you fail to consider some of they key issue you could end up undermining your efforts to build financial security in your later years. 

Retirement planning is vitally important to financial security, but unfortunately million of Americans are making serious mistakes in the process.

We answer a few questions to clarify.

There are four key rules you cannot afford to break if you want to have the financial ability to actually enjoy your later years. What are they?

Our next goal is to help you understand which retirement plans might work best for your savings needs. Individual, employer-sponsored plans, and plans for the self-employed and small business owners.

Most spending occurs on Saturday. In retirement every day is Saturday. There is a tendency to overspend. It is also possible to live a too frugal retirement. People spend so much time and effort saving they forget what they were saving for. Is it the game of what's  your number? It's no longer a game. Some ideas to create a strategy that will allow you to feel more comfortable spending in a responsible way.

We are living in unprecedented times. With 2020 almost over, let's go over 6 financial planning tips to close out they year of the Covid-pandemic.

Making a retirement plan involves taking many different considerations into account. If you fail to consider some of these core issues, you could end up undermining your efforts to build financial in your later years.

Retirement planning is vitally important to financial security, but unfortunately millions of Americans are making serious mistakes in he process.

It's been a buy week for listeners sending questions-we will provide answers until we run out of time.

We often talk about the importance of a written retirement and income plan. Now let's talk about implementing some tax strategies talk can help you keep more of your money all year long not just on tax day.

While some 10,000 baby boomers retire every day, this trend will end in2030. Are you ready is the big question? Did you save enough? Do you have a Social Security strategy? Making the right choices are critical. Let's review some things you may want to do but should think about  before taking the plunge. Never jump into a pool until you check if there is water.

Let's break own how you can make sure your retirement savings are mostly safe no matter what happens.

Time for some listener questions. Good stuff here.

Most of us enjoy advice from our parents or grandparents. They have many life experiences. When it comes to retirement today we might be better off looking to the future rather than lacking to the past.

Starting in your 50's a focus on a retirement income plan makes sense. When you have rounded the bend with retirement in your sights, then the big win in your 60's is to believe you will live to age 95.

Next we look at you as the CEO of your retirement. What works for a successful CEO could easily work for you.

WE wwrap up with questions from listeners. Good stuff.

There are a number of things you can do to potentially help save thousands of dollars on your 2020 tax return. Time is running out so let's dig in and see how we can maximize the value of your retirement accounts before year end.

Most Americans believe they'll live longer than their parents and are optimistic about what that means for them and their families. Few are prepared to save more to fund a longer duration retirement. We will cover some ideas presented by the Longevity Project of Stanford Center on Longevity.

There is no getting around paying some fees in your retirement plan but we have found some that can and should be avoided.

Some questions from listeners and we will answer as many as we can until we run out of time.

As you plan your retirement you should also be planning on income  and capital gains taxes in retirement. Proactive tax planning is essential in understanding how taxes will impact your assets and income and   headache and stress that goes with   taxes.

We often talk about the importance of a written retirement and income plan. Now let's talk about implementing some tax strategies that can help you keep more of your money all year long and not just on tax day.

With over 10,000 boomers retiring daily and this trend continuing until around 2030, the big question is are you ready?  Did you save enough? Do you have a  Social Security strategy? Making the right choices are critical. We go over some things you may want to do and consider before retiring.

The closer you are to retirement the more we need to be certain our plan is keeping our money safe. We break down some strategies you can use to make sure your retirement savings are mostly safe no matter what happens.