Concerns about appearing greedy … feeling inadequate … privacy concerns … and paranoia about your own lack of financial knowledge. Those are just some of the reasons why many people absolutely dread talking about their finances. But it’s important for you buckle down and have some of those crucial conversations with your spouse, your family, and your financial planner. Pat will share some tips on how to navigate these talks on this week’s episode. Don’t miss it!

Is there a ‘magic number’ you should try to save for your retirement? There are a number of factors to consider when trying to determine if you’ve saved enough and Pat will cover that today and much more on this week’s episode of Save Your Retirement with Pat Strubbe!

What are some of the key pieces of a retirement income strategy? What are some ways you can help ensure your income will last? How important is it to be tax efficient in retirement? How will you pay for long-term care? Those are some big questions but Pat will help you piece together your retirement planning puzzle. Don’t miss this week’s episode!

It’s a tale as old as time. Governments have debt, and leaders who have different ideas about how to address it. Nothing new there. But you might be surprised to learn just how fast our nation’s debt grew right from the start of the Revolutionary War. Not only do we have a history lesson for you, but Pat will also cover what you should be ready for in the future in terms of government spending, and how it can impact your retirement. Don’t miss this week’s episode!

The fear of outliving your money isn’t a new concern for retirees. But it’s become an even bigger concern for many of you thanks to factors like inflation and longevity. Analysts say now is the time to get serious about planning for your future. As retirement confidence is dropping, now is the time to Save Your Retirement with Pat Strubbe!

You’ve heard us say it before … people tend to spend more time planning for vacations than they do planning for retirement. But there are some fun comparisons we can make between planning for summer travel and preparing for retirement. Don’t miss this week’s episode of Save Your Vacation Retirement with Pat Strubbe!

Last year was a year of “worsts” for our economy. Even the bond market logged its worst year on record, leaving new retirees wondering … “How can I stay retired? What am I supposed to do to help make sure I won’t run out of money?” And those concerns aren’t going away so far in 2023 with new concerns about interest rates, inflation, and bank failures. Don’t miss this week’s episode of Save Your Retirement with Pat Strubbe!

You might have your home paid off (or nearly paid off) when you get to retirement, but are there any other housing costs that you might need to prepare for? This is especially important if you’d rather spend as many years as possible in your home rather than moving to a retirement community or assisted living facility. Don’t miss this week’s episode!

With everything going on in the world right now, your finances need to be able to weather any financial storm. Today on “Save Your Retirement” we’ll outline some of the major financial risks on the horizon today. We’ll also cover “all-weather” strategies to help you protect your savings, no matter what kind of storms are unfolding in the financial world. Don’t miss this week’s episode!

There are a few things that are rightfully yours when you get to retirement … the wealth you’ve built up in your retirement savings (after taxes of course) … and your Social Security benefits.