Proper planning for all the various aspects of retirement is critical, especially with people living longer these days. Today Jeff looks at key points so you can get on and stay on the right track in putting the proper plan together for your situation.

The trend now is for people to retire later in life. But what if you could retire earlier than you think - is it possible? Today Jeff explores the pros and cons of an early retirement and lays out the factors people need to look at to determine if they are indeed a viable candidate for early retirement.

These are two huge things most Americans have available for their retirement. But these are complex programs and most folks don't understand how they can get all the benefits from them to which they may be entitled. Jeff takes a look at when the best times might be for you to start taking these programs, and how to take the right steps to ensure they will keep their financial stability during retirement.

Women have a tendency to think of others before they think of themselves. But when it comes to retirement planning, they can't leave themselves out of the equation, especially because women statistically will live several years longer than men. Today Jeff discusses why it is so important for women to be involved in long term financial planning along with their partner to be sure the survivor is taken care of.

Construction season has been going on for a while on streets and highways, and it's annoying. It makes you wonder why those projects aren't planned out better. Well, when it comes to your retirement plan, you don't want to be wondering if it's not planned out well enough. Jeff talks in this program about signs that can tell you if you are ready to retire and what steps you should take if you are.

The Fed is back to cutting interest rates after some years where they slowly rose. What does a potential slide in these rates mean for retirees? For one thing, it means less interest on fixed investments. But does that mean going back to putting more money into a volatile stock market? Not necessarily, says Jeff. Today's show talks once again about the importance of having a written retirement plan and following it, to be sure your money will be there when you need and for what you need it for.

What if I don't have enough money to retire? What if I run out of money during my retirement? What if I am taking too much risk? These and many other questions need to be asked and addressed before you have to ask yourself "What now" if any of these scenarios occur. Jeff talks about things you can do to plan for these possibilities so your retirement can be as smooth as possible.

It's happening more often these days - people living to 100 years and beyond. Which begs the question - is your retirement plan ready for that long a lifespan? Today Jeff looks at steps you can take to help extend the life of your assets so the money you need for those extra years will be there.

What happens if you are forced into an early retirement due to health problems or an unexpected lay-off? Today Jeff talks about how to make the best of the situation regarding your financial situation if an early and unexpected retirement is in the cards. He also discusses the opposite - a person who doesn't want to retire. Either way a comfortable happy life can be a reality with some help from a professional.

It's a great idea to check your retirement plan at least annually to be sure everything is working properly. Today Jeff talks about the things to be aware of to be sure your plan will continue to work for you as your retirement goes on.