This week's theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: 1st Quarter 2024 Market & Economic Update

Today, I'm talking about the stock market in review for the 1st quarter. Stocks are up about 9% already for this year, which is a very strong start, coming off an already strong 2023.

This week's theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: 1st Quarter 2024 Market & Economic Update

If I had to sum up the economic climate in the United States right now in one word, it would be: confusing.

Last year, I made a $5 bet with my dad that the US will slip into a recession in 2024. He doesn't think it will happen, and I will earn $5 if I am right and we do go into a recession next year. I was pretty confident I would become $5 richer this year, and the jury is still out of course as there's still a lot of innings to go, but let's talk a little bit about why I made that bet.

This week's theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: 1st Quarter 2024 Market & Economic Update

Today, I'm recapping what happened in the 1st quarter this year.

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host Ashley Micciche, co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, an independent financial advisory practice managing over $350 million in client assets. 

On this podcast, I cover everything from investing to debt, social security,saving for retirement, spending and retirement lifestyle, healthcare and taxes in retirement in just a few minutes each day, so if you're 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and looking for some daily quick tips to help you on your retirement journey, stick around this week as I talk about: 1st Quarter 2024 Market & Economic Update

It's Sunday, which means...it's recap time here on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast. 

The theme this week was: Retirement Planning When You're Single

In case you missed any episodes, here's what I talked about this week…

• The Likelihood That You'll Live Alone In Retirement

• What To Do If You're An Elder Orphan

• Making arrangements in advance for the 3 most important considerations for a solo retirement: healthcare, your finances, and housing

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Retirement Planning When You're Single

Today, I’m talking about making your housing arrangements in advance when you’re solo in retirement.

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Retirement Planning When You're Single

Today, I’m talking about making sure your finances are taken care of when you’re solo in retirement. 

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Retirement Planning When You're Single

Today, I’m talking about making sure your healthcare needs and directives are taken care of when you’re solo in retirement.

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Retirement Planning When You're Single

Today, I’m talking about the importance of planning ahead if you are an elder orphan or at risk of becoming one.

This week’s theme on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast is: Retirement Planning When You're Single

Today, I’m talking about the likelihood that you’ll live alone in retirement.