roadmap to RETIREMENT

roadmap to RETIREMENT

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  • Episode 15: Tax Planning With Alex

    On this episode of Roadmap to Retirement, it’s just me. No guests. And we’re going to talk about tax planning! In case you don’t know why tax planning is important here is a brief overview:

    Tax planning is about organizing your finances smartly to pay the least amount of taxes legally required. By using deductions and credits wisely, you can save money and improve your financial situation. It’s important because it helps you keep more of your income, plan for future expenses, and stay on top of your financial goals.

    Listen to this episode now to find out if you are saving money correctly or maybe you need to revise your financial plan!

    25 min
  • Episode 14: “Meaningful Partnerships at Work” with Seth & Tim

    This week on Roadmap to Retirement, I am joined by co-authors, Seth Silver and Timothy Franz, of Meaningful Partnerships at Work. 

    It was great to talk with them about their book and learn the meaning and purpose behind it! The book gives great insight to meaningful collaborations among employees and how certain workplace practices and covenants lead to success!

    Overview:

    • What Meaningful Partnerships at Work means
    • Workplace covenants with…
      • Co-workers
      • Other Professionals
      • Clients
      • Communication at your workplace
      • Relationship Satisfaction
      • 31 min
      • Episode 13: How to talk to your kids about money with Jessica Robinson & Dave Pulcini

        On this week’s episode of Roadmap to Retirement, I am joined by Jessica Robinson, Psychology Professor at St. John Fisher University, and Dave Pulcini, friend and fellow CFP. We talked about how to talk to your kids about money at all ages and stages of development. Talking to kids about money is not just about dollars and cents; it’s about preparing them for a financially secure and responsible future…So how can parents do that?

        By incorporating certain strategies, that we talk about in this episode, into your parenting approach, you can empower your children with the knowledge and skills they need to become financially responsible adults. Remember, consistency and patience are key to successfully teaching kids about money management.

        Key Takeaways:

        • What age do you introduce money to them? Do they pick it up on their own?
        • Pretend play and monopoly money
        • Replenishing your child’s lunch money account
        • Wants vs. needs
        • Chores and gratification
        • Do your kids know what you make?
        • 31 min
        • Episode 12: What Does Retirement Mean to You? With Sally Stapley

          On this week’s episode of Roadmap to Retirement, I am joined by a friend of mine, Sally Stapley! Tune in and listen to Sally and I talk about the meaning of retirement and how that can mean many different things for different people.

          Key Takeaways:

          • Define Retirement
          • Work / Life Balance
          • Parenting & Personal Freedom
          • Retirement & Motivation to Save
          • Routine Changes
          • Finding Purpose Beyond the Paycheck
          • 24 min
          • Episode 11: Q&A with Marshal Scheidt

            On this week’s episode of Roadmap to Retirement, we are going to recap the last 10 episodes with questions that clients and listeners have sent in! I am joined this week by my good friend and fellow advisor, Marshal Scheidt! Make sure to subscribe, follow the roadmap and keep sending in questions!  Thanks for listening!

            Key Takeaways:

            • Interest rates on houses – how you should be advised
            • Benefits to look for other than salary with a new job
            • More than one 401k? Bad idea…
            • Do we do taxes?
            • Life insurance policies – do you need one? if so, at what age?
            • Financial advisor industry – what’s changed in the last 10 years?
            • Why you should consolidate your assets
            • Best feeling as an advisor
            • 24 min
            • Episode 10: 2024 Election & Investments with Luke Lloyd

              This week’s episode of Roadmap to Retirement, we are joined by Luke Lloyd CRPC®, Senior Wealth Advisor and Investment Strategist at Strategic Wealth Partners in Cleveland, OH.

              Luke and I discussed the concern for investments surrounding the 2024 Election year. We touched on many topics and questions clients have asked in the past so you don’t want to miss this episode!

              Key Takeaways:

              • General outlooks for 2024/Factors effecting the market – Inflations, Election, Market Trends, etc.
              • Investing in an election year and its trends
              • Policy decisions that could affect investment outcomes
              • Common mistakes people make with their investments
              • Sitting President dies or leaves office due to declining health – how will the market react
              • Common misconceptions between politics and investments
              • Leadership handling funding for security in the future
              • 31 min
              • Episode 9: Real Estate Roundtable with Brian Ohmann & James Reyes
                Episode 9 is brought to you by Keuka Lake Coffee Roasters and one of their distributors in the Rochester Area, Parkleigh! Go check them out if you haven’t already!

                On this week’s Roadmap to Retirement episode, I was joined by Brian Ohmann from AnnieMac Home Mortgage and James Reyes, Real Estate Agent from Keller Williams.  When you are looking to make a big financial decision in your life, it is always good to talk to someone. Today, we are going to discuss the financial needs that come with buying your first home.

                Key Takeaways:

                • First time home buyer process & how much you SHOULD spend
                • FHA loans
                • Signs you’re ready to downsize
                • Being realistic in today’s buying market
                • Is your realtor a good fit? 
                • Why you need more sellers than buyers for prices to go down
                • What you should know before becoming a landlord
                • Investment property vs. primary residence
                • 29 min
                • Episode 8: Negotiating A Raise with Ryan Andrew

                  In this episode of Roadmap to Retirement, I am joined by Ryan Andrew from AP Professionals of Rochester! This week’s episode is a little different from financial planning because we are going to talk about how to negotiate a raise whether it is with your current employer or during your interview process!

                  Key Takeaways:

                  – How can people negotiate a better salary with their current employer/next employer?
                  – Big mistakes to avoid during an interview
                  – How to stand out during the interviewing process
                  – Interviewing: Harder on zoom vs. in-person?
                  – Great employee, bad interviewer – how can we help?
                  – Feeling stuck in their career – when to take that leap of faith
                  – Salary isn’t everything: what other compensation/benefits do you see candidates asking for in the negotiation process?
                  – When does it make sense to work with a recruiter? For employer or employee
                  – Income expectations when moving back to a place like Rochester from a larger city
                  – BONUS: How to talk to your kids about money?

                  24 min
                • Episode 7: “How’s my portfolio doing?” With Nick Savas

                  This week’s episode on Roadmap to Retirement, I was joined by colleague and friend, Nick Savas. As financial planners, we get asked the question “how’s my portfolio doing?” all the time. This episode, we discussed what a client should know when asking that question.

                  Key Takeaways:

                  – How to benchmark your portfolio
                  – What is S&P 500
                  – Should you be checking your portfolio regularly
                  – Rate of Return and why it’s important
                  – Do you speak up when you overhear incorrect financial advice
                  – Best tip everyone should think about with financial planning

                  21 min
                • Episode 6: Cybersecurity Roundtable

                  On this episode of Roadmap to Retirement, I am joined by Dr. Christopher Mansour and Dr. Jordan Hutchinson in a roundtable type conversation about cybersecurity, more importantly, what you need to know!

                  Important Takeaways:

                  – Biggest risks clients take when protecting their information
                  – Changes with technology constantly evolving
                  – Are identity theft protection policies worth it?
                  – “Freezing” your social – smart or not?
                  – Why is it getting harder to spot spam/scam
                  – “AI impersonated my loved one and asked for money” – What you should know and do
                  – DocuSign and online accounts
                  – “If I get hacked, who do I call and what’re the first steps?”

                  37 min

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