This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m talking about the American Dream. According to a 2024 report from Investopedia, the American dream now costs $4.4 million. 

Today, we’re discussing what the American costs when it comes to vacations

This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m talking about the American Dream. According to a 2024 report from Investopedia, the American dream now costs $4.4 million. 

Today, we’re discussing what the American costs when it comes to houses and cars

This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m talking about the American Dream. According to a 2024 report from Investopedia, the American dream now costs $4.4 million. 

Today, we’re discussing what the American costs when it comes to raising kids and pets

This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m talking about the American Dream. According to a 2024 report from Investopedia, the American dream now costs $4.4 million. 

Today, we’re discussing what the American costs when it comes to your retirement

This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m talking about the American Dream. According to a 2024 report from Investopedia, the American dream now costs $4.4 million. 

Today, we’re discussing what the American costs when it comes to weddings and funerals.

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I’m your host, Ashley Micciche.

Back in March, I came across a 2024 report from Investopedia that looked at all the things that define the American Dream - getting married, buying a house with that white picket fence, having kids, driving a nice, reliable car, owning pets, taking an annual vacation, saving enough for a comfortable retirement,and having a funeral where they don’t throw your body in a pine box (unless you’re into that minimal aesthetic). 

What does it all cost to live the American Dream over your lifetime? $4.4 million. Can you live a fulfilling life with less? Absolutely! But I think exploring these areas together is a helpful exercise to see how your attitudes and beliefs on spending money compare to what the average American says are what they want to achieve in life. 

So this week, I’ll break down each of these categories of “livin the dream”, explain how Investopedia came up with their numbers and see how that compares with your own personal definition of the American dream. Come on back tomorrow…where I’m starting at the beginning and the end. We’ll talk about wedding and funeral costs.

It’s Sunday and I’m wrapping up the week by summarizing this week’s theme: Answering Your Questions

In case you missed any episodes this week, here are the [1-3] most important takeaways from this week…

This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m answering your questions. 

Today, I’m answering an email question from a listener: I’m in my mid 40s and simply do not feel comfortable with the current political climate and want to safeguard my 401k. I see there is an option to invest in a stable value fund in my 401k, which earns 3% guaranteed. Would it be foolish of me to put a majority of my 401k investments into this fund for the immediate future (4 years)?

This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m answering your questions. 

Today, I’m answering the question: My life insurance policy is expiring soon. Should I buy more?

This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I’m answering your questions. 

Today, I’m answering the question - I’m retiring in 2 years. Should I start social security at retirement or wait longer?