Inflation concerns continue to make headlines. While there’s a lot of news about how inflation can pose a threat to the job market, what’s the impact on retirees? Do you have a grasp of how much high inflation could potentially impact your retirement? PLUS, we’ll cover the key decisions you need to make with your 401k or IRA once you stop adding money and need to start taking it out. Don’t miss this week’s episode of Save Your Retirement with Pat Strubbe!

We are still at the start of another New Year, which is a great opportunity to get ahead of your financial strategy in 2022. There are several deadlines to remember throughout the year. This week Pat hits the highlights so you can mark your calendars for key retirement dates to remember for 2022.

Any time is a good time to break a bad habit. Whether you want to make improvements in your routine at home, your job performance at work, with your physical health or your financial health, the time to make a positive change for your future…is right now. Join us as we discuss how this could improve your retirement plans.

Resolutions are easy to make and even easier to break. It’s time to think about practical goals for the New Year. So if you could use some guidance on creating and sticking to your financial goals, you don’t want to miss this week’s show!

The pandemic that never ends and global supply chain shortages led to rising prices around the globe in 2021. And retirement issues were in the center of it all as Congress did a few things: pumped a lot of stimulus money into the economy and took a hard look at strategies and tools we use to save for retirement. Today we’ll look at the biggest retirement news of 2021. PLUS, three French hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree really adds up. The 2021 Christmas Price Index is out! Don’t miss it.

Millions of Americans have left their jobs in the wake of the pandemic. While some are looking for the next big move in their career, others are heading toward early retirement. So if you are suddenly trying to evaluate whether retirement should be your next step, you’re in the right place here on Save Your Retirement with Pat Strubbe. Plus, there’s more to financial success than just facts and figures. We’ll hear from author Morgan Housel about the psychology of money. And we’ll talk about how to create and stick to a spending plan for the holidays. Don’t miss this jam-packed episode!

It’s hard to believe we’re in the fourth quarter of the year. And before you know it, we’ll be in the thick of the holidays and winding down 2021. So now is the time for savvy, strategic investors like you to take action. Creating a tax-efficient, inflation-adjusted income strategy now can help you stay ahead of the game later. Pat will walk you through your year-end to do list on this week’s episode of Save Your Retirement with Pat Strubbe.

There are all sorts of predictions about how much volatility we might see in the coming months. So it’s important that you take steps now to help protect what you’ve worked so hard to save. And if volatility DOES bubble up in the near future, who is most likely to “freak out” over it? The answer might surprise you. Don’t miss this week’s episode of Save Your Retirement with Pat Strubbe

There could always be another storm on the horizon. There will always be chaos and turmoil, and your money needs to be able to withstand whatever comes your way. Whether the chaos comes from the global economy, Wall Street, or the halls of Congress, you need to have a financial strategy in place to make sure your accounts and savings, can weather the storm. We’ll also hear from the chair of the Federal Reserve on inflation pressures, and we’ll talk about how to shore up your retirement plan so you’re prepared to deal with inflation down the road.

After a year off, they’re back. Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) need to go back on your checklist if you’re eligible to start taking them. There’s some wiggle room on how much time you have to start taking the money, but it’s important that you understand all the rules, so you don’t get walloped with the highest penalty in the tax code. Plus, expanding Medicare is up for debate in Congress. We’ll tell you who is for it and who’s against it. Don’t miss this week’s episode of Save Your Retirement with Pat Strubbe!