There are many different tools to use in anyone's given retirement plan. But not everyone needs the same ones. Today Jeff and Camille discuss how to determine which tools and strategies can be used for a custom plan to meet a person's specific objectives for their retirement.

Getting established with a career and family are two of the early stages of life - but there is much more as you make your way towards retirement. And each stage has certain objectives for you and your savings. Jeff and Camille talk about what anyone can and should be doing from a financial standpoint to make sure their goals are being met in each stage and, ultimately, having everything in place to have a secure retirement.

Longevity is a big concern in people's financial plan for retirement - because the longer you live, the more money you need. Jeff and Camille discuss the risks associated with longevity, and how you need to plan to cover all the areas that need to be addressed.

There are four specific areas that your retirement plan needs to address. Growth, protection, income and liquidity are all necessary things your plan should contain, and Jeff and Camille look at each one and where it fits inside your plan.

The Baby Boomer generation is well into the retirement cycle, but the Gen X group behind them is now in their 50's and need to start making plans for their retirements. Jeff and Camille focus on this group and the things they need to be doing to prepare for their retirement years, such as saving more and getting second opinions on what they already have. Also Camille celebrates her wedding over the Memorial Day weekend.

Most folks don't know what they need to about Social Security. It's still the cornerstone of retirement income, and there are thousands of rules regarding how and when you can take it. After looking at current financial headlines, Jeff and Camille dive into Social Security and how using a trusted financial professional can help you decide the strategy that is best for you in claiming your Social Security benefits - including the most tax efficient time to take them for your specific situation.

There is more chatter now about inflation coming in higher percentages than in recent years, and we've already seen it in higher fuel and grocery prices in many areas. How can inflation affect your retirement? That's what Jeff and Camille talk about today, as well as some ways to address inflation in your planning so you will continue to have what you need as your retirement gets longer.

Many people are undertaking spring cleaning projects around the house right now. And doing the same with your finances is also a project that needs attention as well. Today Jeff and Camille discuss the kinds of things you should check on to be sure your retirement plan is up to date and in order so you will be ready to enjoy it when the times comes.

You're going on vacation, and you have everything planned down to the last detail. Well, retirement is almost like a vacation from the standpoint that you aren't working - BUT retirement can last 20 or 30 years or longer, rather than just a couple of weeks. And it requires plenty of planning on its own as well. Jeff and Camille talk about the importance of a written retirement plan and how to put one together - as well as a brand new number to call to get that planning started at Monolith Financial!

It's not what you make for retirement that counts, it's what you keep. And when it comes to what you keep, it comes down to the plans and strategies you use regardless of the amount you have to work with. Jeff and Camille discuss the ways to make that money work for you so that your plan provides the income you need in the most tax efficient manner possible, as well as touching on important areas like health care and legacy planning.