We're diving into the mailbag today on the show. Tune in as Ryan answers a variety of financial and retirement planning questions. Ruth asks if her husband should get more involved in managing their household finances as retirement approaches. Rachel wonders what investment options make the most sense for someone in her high-income position. Let's jump in!

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Social Security is the backbone of retirement for millions of Americans, but big changes may be coming. On this episode, we dive into the recently released proposal to raise the full retirement age to 69 and what it means for your benefits, your future, and your financial security.

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With National Financial Planning Month upon us, we’re sitting down with Ryan to uncover the strategies and steps that go into building a personalized financial plan. From that first phone call to implementing a strategy that aligns with your goals, this discussion will offer valuable insights for anyone looking to understand what it looks like to go through the planning process with a real financial advisor.

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In this episode, we’re exploring some of the world’s most unique and quirky fears—and believe it or not, they have a lot more in common with your financial life than you might think. From the fear of long words to the fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth, we’ll explore how these anxieties mirror some of the biggest concerns in financial and retirement planning.

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Remember when you were a kid, always asking 'How do you know?' about everything, like why the sky is blue or where the sun goes at night? That curiosity doesn't go away as we get older; it just turns into different questions, like the ones we face when planning for retirement. Today, we’re digging into the 'How Do You Knows' of retirement planning.

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Imagine your retirement plan as a sports jersey, customized just for you. Today, we're exploring how every detail from numbers to names can define your financial future.

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Paying for college has become increasingly harder with rising costs. Starting early for your child's or grandchild's education can make a big difference and reduce the need for excessive borrowing later. In this episode, we’ll cover the key aspects of college financial planning from both the parent and grandparent perspective. Join us as we discuss saving strategies, the importance of starting early, and answer your pressing questions.

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We get a lot of questions about 401ks, and we know they can be tricky to navigate. That's why we're tackling your top questions in one comprehensive episode.

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Ever heard the saying, ‘Always plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark’? Well, today we're diving into that very concept. How did Noah's forward-thinking approach help him survive the flood, and what can it teach us about preparing for retirement?

Tune in as we unpack the ancient wisdom of Noah’s Ark and its modern-day implications for ensuring your retirement is secure, no matter what storms might be on the horizon.

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In this episode, we’re diving into some famous words by the one and only Yogi Berra. You might know him for his legendary baseball career, but Yogi was also a goldmine of wisdom. We'll spin some of his classic quotes into financial advice. It's all about viewing things through the right lens—so let's see what financial insights we can uncover from Yogi’s memorable sayings!

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