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’s a lot of buzz that the Social Security Trust Fund could be depleted in less than 15 years. But is it all doom and gloom? Pat will help you put that into perspective. Plus, if you are taking withdrawals from your retirement accounts, you might need to dodge the “tax torpedo” that could be headed your way. You don’t want to miss this week’s episode of Save Your Retirement with Pat Strubbe!

Are we on the brink of a “flash recession” like some analysts think? What about the possibility of tax increases? And even without risks like these, more than a quarter of Americans underestimate their life expectancy, so they’re coming up short when it comes to how long their retirement savings will need to last. These are just a few of the reasons why Pat will spend some time on this week’s show talking about how you can create an income strategy for your retirement. Don’t miss it!

For years, you’ve been focused on saving and accumulating wealth. But you don’t want to forget an important part of the equation – how do you get money out of those accounts? What are the taxes that it can trigger when you start withdrawing money? It’s important that you understand the rules when it comes to taking money out of your retirement accounts AND potential changes in the law if you want to leave any of that money for your kids or grandkids. We’ll cover all of that, and much more on this week’s episode of Save Your Retirement with Pat Strubbe!

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It’s time to face the fact that higher taxes are probably coming. Most people don’t realize we’re in a low tax rate environment, but taxes aren’t going to remain “on sale” forever. This week we’ll cover how the Biden tax hikes are starting to come into focus and what you can do to help protect your savings from higher taxes down the road. We’ll also talk about the biggest transfer of wealth in history, and how some of the tax rules involving inheritances could be changing. And you don’t want to miss the financial planning lessons we can learn from the (monstrously expensive) Olympic Games.

Many are optimistic that the US is finally emerging from the pandemic, but with millions still unemployed and concerns about possibly higher inflation in the future, only time will tell if we could truly make a recovery. We’ll hear from the chair of the Federal Reserve on what’s going on with the labor force in the US. We’ll also spend some time talking to Generation X, because ready or not, Gen X is on deck for retirement. Don’t miss it!

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Many are optimistic that the US is finally emerging from the pandemic, but with millions still unemployed and concerns about possibly higher inflation in the future, only time will tell if we could truly make a recovery. We’ll hear from the chair of the Federal Reserve on what’s going on with the labor force in the US. We’ll also spend some time talking to Generation X, because ready or not, Gen X is on deck for retirement. Don’t miss it!

For the typical American household, Social Security represents the majority of their retirement assets. On this week’s show, you’ll learn about the factors you must consider before claiming and some of the biggest mistakes to avoid. Plus, we’ll talk about how to help you embrace the idea of living longer in retirement instead of dreading the idea of a long, costly retirement.

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How much does age really matter? Phil Mickelson proved at the 2021 PGA Championship that what matters even more than your age is what you believe you can do. And the fact is, more of us are living longer, leading more active lives in retirement. So, we need to get serious about planning for longevity. Today on Save Your Retirement we’ll talk about what goes into an income plan to make sure your money lasts as long as you’ll need it for a long retirement.

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To travel or not to travel - that is the big question many Americans are considering as we get into the summer travel season. More destinations and attractions are opening back up, more people are vaccinated, and more people are itching to get out of their homes for a while. But even if travel isn’t on your agenda for summer of 2021, now is the perfect time to start planning for your summer 2022 vacation. And there are a lot of parallels between preparing for your next vacation and preparing for your permanent vacation of retirement. This will be a fun show this week; don’t miss it!

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