The best retirement plans can change at a moment's notice. A sudden health issue or layoff could force plans to be altered. Today Jeff talks about that possibility and what can be done ahead of time to ensure things can remain as comfortable as possible. He also discusses the opposite scenario - what if someone doesn't want to retire, and how to plan accordingly so a fulfilling life can still be expected and enjoyed.

That's a question many people are asking these days - what IS the new normal? Today Jeff discusses all the changes which have affected the world in 2020, and how having a solid, written retirement plan can help you adjust to anything which may affect it.

What if I don't have enough income? What if I run out of money before I run out of life? What if I am taking too much risk with my investments? These are all questions to be dealt with for those who want to retire in the near future. Jeff takes a look at them as well as other potential what-if scenarios that need to be addressed before they can turn into "what now" emergencies.

It's a story told before, but not for a while - recessions do happen, though no one can predict when the next one is coming. Recently the market went into recessionary territory for the first time in eleven years. In today's program Jeff goes over the strategies you can use to help protect your retirement portfolio from the whims of the market so your savings will still be there when you need it.

It has been eleven years since the end of the last bear market, and some people may not remember what it's like to be invested when the market goes plummeting downward. Today Jeff discusses the bear market and offers some strategies to use to help weather the storm, no matter how long it may last.

Today Jeff address more retirement risks in light of the current Corona Virus pandemic. The show also features an interview with Dr. Alicia Arbaje of Johns Hopkins Medical Center, which deals with ways seniors can best take care of themselves to try and avoid the virus and passing it on.

Volatility has been a part of recent market trends, but especially so in the wake of the Corona Virus pandemic. Jeff takes a look at how people close to or in retirement can adjust the strategies in their plan to help reduce the risk to their savings that volatility can bring.

The stock market began to fall in late February after an eleven year bull run, and eventually it fell into a bear market. What are retirees to do in its wake? Today Jeff goes over ideas to keep in mind when unexpected events of any kind affect the market adversely, and how to incorporate them into your own plan to mitigate damage to your retirement savings and investments.

So-called proven ways to make money through investing can lead you astray when it comes to retirement. Today Jeff talks about the importance of having a plan, and making sure that plan is customized to the needs of the individual for whatever they imagine for their own retirement.

As we begin a new year, you may have made some New Year's resolutions for improvements. What about your financial situation? The goal of this show is to find resolutions that can make change in that area easier. Jeff talks about some resolutions that can be easy to implement and realistic, including planning for retirement income and creating an investment strategy to help ensure you are on the way to hitting your goals.