You've probably thought about what you want to happen to your assets when you pass away.  But have you made sure that your assets will get there quickly and easily?

If you haven't, your assets may be subject to probate, which is a government process that can be time-consuming and costly.

If you're looking to avoid that cost and hassle, turn in to learn what probate is, as well as why and how you can avoid it.

If you are like most people, you probably know you should create an estate plan, but you haven't gotten around to it just yet.

Before you do, make sure to learn the similarities and differences between a will and a trust so that you can be best prepared to create an Estate Plan that ensures your wishes are met when (not if) something happens to you.

One of the most important but often overlooked parts of your financial life is your Estate Plan.  Creating (or reviewing) your estate plan, especially before you retire, is of critical importance.  

In this episode, we will talk about what an estate plan will do for you, why you need one, and some common documents you might need to create.

Over the last few years, the stock market has continually hit new, record highs.  And it leads many people to ask: Should I really be investing at stock market highs?  

In this episode, we will discuss when it makes sense not to invest money, and 4 reasons why it makes a lot of sense to invest at stock market highs (as long as you have the right time horizon).

Inflation is often underestimated when it comes to your retirement and can have a harmful effect on your purchasing power over 3 plus decades.  So in this episode, we discuss 4 practical strategies that you could use to make sure that you have a comfortable retirement for the duration of your retirement, without having to cut back in significant ways later on in life.

Inflation has an important, and often hidden, impact on your retirement plans.  If you don't plan for it, it could seriously impact your lifestyle in retirement, especially in your 70s, 80s, and 90s.

In today's episode, we talk about what inflation is, what the average has been historically, and why it's been so high recently.

In today's episode, we cover the essentials of what an annuity is, the three most common types of annuities, as well as pros and cons of using them as a retirement income stream.  

If buying an annuity has ever crossed your mind, you will want to tune in so you can make an informed decision about if they are right for you.

You've had 30 plus years of creating a paycheck from your job - but once you quit, how do you create a retirement paycheck that will last you for life?

In today's episode, we are going to discuss three strategies that you can use to create your retirement paycheck, as well as discuss how they compare to the popular 4% withdrawal rule (which we discussed previously on the podcast).

If you'd like help in creating your retirement paycheck, you can schedule a no obligation consultation at StartMyRetirement.US

In today's episode, we discuss the very popular and useful rule of thumb known as the 4% rule.  We will specifically talk about what it is, what it tells us in terms of how much we can withdraw, and whether we should use it to create an income in retirement.

If you'd like help in creating your own retirement income strategy, you can schedule a time with me here to discuss: StartMyRetirement.US

Are you thinking of keeping (or buying) a rental property to generate income in your retirement?

If so, you need to make sure you listen to this episode where I go through the pros and cons of having a rental property in retirement and the things you really need to consider before making a decision.