In today's uncertain financial landscape, it's easy to feel like you're rolling the dice when it comes to retirement planning. With rising costs and unexpected expenses to account for, leaving your financial future to chance isn't a risk worth taking. Join us on this episode as we dive into the importance of strategic retirement planning.

Here’s what we discuss in today’s show:

• Understanding and planning for how much income you’ll need in retirement

Want to get in touch with Mark? 

Web:

https://silverman-associates.com/home

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

520.512.8832

520.618.5323

Does retirement planning sometimes sound like Greek to you? Turns out, that's not always a bad thing. Join us as we take a step back in time and explore the timeless wisdom of Aristotle in today’s episode.

Here are the quotes we discuss in today’s show:

• “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.”

Want to get in touch with Mark? 

Web:

https://silverman-associates.com/home

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

520.512.8832

520.618.5323

Welcome back to the Saving with Silverman podcast! In today’s episode, Mark is going to answer some mailbag questions sent in by listeners like you. These episodes are a great way for you to learn from real-life financial scenarios while gaining valuable insights into managing your finances effectively.

Here are the questions we cover in today’s show:

• “Is financial expense insurance worth buying?”

Want to get in touch with Mark? 

Web:

https://silverman-associates.com/home

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

520.512.8832

520.618.5323

Welcome back to the Saving with Silverman podcast! This week, we’re going to see what home renovation projects can teach us about the world of retirement planning.  We’ll explore insightful lessons derived from the renovation process, such as understanding the “contractor's discount” and the importance of passing financial "inspections."

Here’s what we discuss in today’s show:

• The financial advantages of working with an RIA firm, including transparent fees and potential cost savings

Web:

https://silverman-associates.com/home

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

520.512.8832

520.618.5323

In today’s episode, we’re going to cover some signs of good financial health. Listen in as Mark covers four essential areas that lay the foundation for a secure retirement. We’ll chat about the importance of spending less than you make, understanding the future tax implications of your savings, crafting a comprehensive retirement income plan, and more.

Here are the signs of good financial health that we’ll chat about:

• You spend less than you make

Want to get in touch with Mark? 

Web:

https://silverman-associates.com/home

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

520.512.8832

520.618.5323

Ever wondered when the next market crash will hit? Or what healthcare costs will look like 20 years from now? Unfortunately, these are questions that none of us have a crystal ball for. So, when it comes to financial planning, how can we be best prepared for the unexpected?

Here are the questions that we chat about in today’s episode:

• “When is the next market crash going to happen?”

Want to get in touch with Mark? 

Web:

https://silverman-associates.com/home

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

520.512.8832

520.618.5323

When you break it down to the most basic level, there are really three worlds of money that we utilize for financial planning: banking, insurance, and Wall Street. Each of these worlds has a distinct purpose and role in helping you prepare for retirement. Let’s talk about the pros and cons of each and how we use them to design a portfolio.

Here’s some of what we’ll discuss in this episode:

• The banking world is great for savings and low risk, but it limits your opportunity for growth.  

Want to get in touch with Mark? 

Web: https://silverman-associates.com/home

Email: [email protected]

Phone:

520.512.8832

520.618.5323

Nearly everyone we know has seen the movie Forrest Gump, which hit movie theaters nearly 30 years ago. That’s really hard to believe, but it’s a film that still holds up today. Forrest might have been slow-witted, but it’s hard to find a more inspirational character. Believe it or not, there are even financial lessons we can glean from the movie and we’ll share those today. 

Here’s some of what we’ll discuss in this episode:

• Why you need to have a plan that’s able to adjust as life changes.

Want to get in touch with Mark? 

Web: https://silverman-associates.com/home

Email: [email protected]

Phone:

520.512.8832

520.618.5323

There are lots of financial decisions that people tend to push off to a later date. Usually, procrastination is not your friend, but in today’s episode, we’re going explore whether putting off certain financial matters is a good or bad strategy. Stay tuned as we chat about deferring taxes, eliminating debt, setting up legal and estate documents, and more!

Here’s what we discuss in today’s show:

• Deferring taxes can be beneficial upfront, but they will eventually need to be paid

Want to get in touch with Mark? 

Web:

https://silverman-associates.com/home

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

520.512.8832

520.618.5323

In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the journey that brought Mark to where he is today. Stay tuned as he reflects on the journey that led him to this point in his career and the influential figures who shaped his personal views on money and finance along the way. We’ll also discuss the importance of planning for retirement and the common frustrations people face when they haven't adequately prepared for this significant life transition.

Here’s what we discuss in today’s show:

• How Mark became interested in the financial industry + influential mentors in his career

Want to get in touch with Mark? 

Web:

https://silverman-associates.com/home

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

520.512.8832

520.618.5323