Retirement Quick Tips with Ashley

This week on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast, I'm talking about When You Shouldn't Delay Social Security: 5 Smart Reasons to Claim Early

Today, I'm talking about reason #4 to start social security earlier - that is to avoid spending down your assets.

This week on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast, I'm talking about When You Shouldn't Delay Social Security: 5 Smart Reasons to Claim Early

Today, I'm talking about claiming early when you don't expect to live long enough to benefit from a delay in waiting.

This week on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast, I'm talking about When You Shouldn't Delay Social Security: 5 Smart Reasons to Claim Early

Yesterday, I talked about how there could be several benefits - including more predictable income and tax scenarios in retirement from high net worth individuals claiming earlier rather than later. This flies in the face of conventional advice, and can be overly simplistic for the millions of married couples who are trying to decide how and when to claim social security.

So today, I'm talking about scenarios where married couples can benefit from claiming earlier.

This week on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast, I'm talking about When You Shouldn't Delay Social Security: 5 Smart Reasons to Claim Early

Today, I'm talking about the findings from a 2025 Vanguard research report: "Claiming Social Security early: A spectrum of breakeven and longevity risks"

Welcome to The Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, your daily guide to preparing for and living your best retirement. I'm your host Ashley Micciche, and this week, I'm talking about:

When You Shouldn't Delay Social Security: 5 Smart Reasons to Claim Early

Welcome to The Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, your daily guide to preparing for and living your best retirement. I'm your host Ashley Micciche, and this week, I'm talking about what to do if you're laid off right before retirement. You planned to work another couple years, but you got your pink slip instead. What do you do when your timeline for retirement is completely upended?

This week's theme is just a single episode, so if you're listening on Alexa, be sure to listen online or on another platform for the complete, unedited version of this week's episode.

And if you're new to the podcast - welcome! I'm a financial advisor and co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors. For the last 18 years, I've helped my clients make a plan and build wealth for a confident and fulfilling retirement, and this podcast is dedicated to helping you do the same!

In the last couple months, I've had 2 clients who were laid off only a couple years from their retirement. One after working at the same employer for the last 40 years. It's a scary time filled with a lot of questions - do I need to find another job? Will anyone hire me at this age? Can I afford to retire earlier than I expected?

So in today's episode, I'm going to walk you through the steps to take if you find yourself unexpectedly laid off in the crucial couple of years before retirement. So let's get into it…

It's Sunday and I'm wrapping up the week by summarizing this week's theme:

In case you missed any episodes this week, here's what we covered.

This week on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast, I'm breaking down the generational differences between Gen X & Boomers. These two generations approach money very differently, and those differences have a big impact on how they save, plan for retirement, and ultimately live in retirement.

Today, I'm talking about how Gen X as they embark on retirement. The oldest Gen Xers are already 60, and getting close to retirement. Some are already retired.

This week on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast, I'm breaking down the generational differences between Gen X & Boomers. These two generations approach money very differently, and those differences have a big impact on how they save, plan for retirement, and ultimately live in retirement.

Today, I'm talking about Gen X's saving and spending habits.

This week on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast, I'm breaking down the generational differences between Gen X & Boomers. These two generations approach money very differently, and those differences have a big impact on how they save, plan for retirement, and ultimately live in retirement.

Today I'm talking about a few key differences between Boomers and Gen X that help define how they view and relate to money - particularly as Gen X approaches retirement.