Another temporary spending bill, another pending federal shutdown deadline. When you think about this massive amount of government spending, do you know how this could impact you in the future? The stats are pretty shocking and we’ll tell you more in a minute.

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Welcome to Retire Financially Fit with Barbara Swiatek, founder of SF Financial in Colorado Springs. Tune in to learn how to customize your plan, make informed decisions, and avoid common pitfalls—whether you’re years away from retirement or reviewing your options right now. We emphasize the importance of written strategies, professional guidance, and ongoing review to stay financially fit throughout your retirement journey. Each week, Barb discusses topics ranging from budgeting and managing withdrawals to dealing with market volatility, understanding annuities, protecting loved ones, and making the most of Medicare or Social Security benefits. Wherever you are in your planning process, our goal is to empower you to retire financially fit.

Things are looking up for many of us, with higher average retirement account balances. But what are some of the other factors you don’t want to lose sight of?

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Welcome to Retire Financially Fit with Barbara Swiatek, founder of SF Financial in Colorado Springs. Tune in to learn how to customize your plan, make informed decisions, and avoid common pitfalls—whether you’re years away from retirement or reviewing your options right now. We emphasize the importance of written strategies, professional guidance, and ongoing review to stay financially fit throughout your retirement journey. Each week, Barb discusses topics ranging from budgeting and managing withdrawals to dealing with market volatility, understanding annuities, protecting loved ones, and making the most of Medicare or Social Security benefits. Wherever you are in your planning process, our goal is to empower you to retire financially fit.

We all probably know what it means to be physically healthy. Eat right, exercise, drink water and get your rest. But what does it mean to be financially healthy? We’re helping you get through a financial check up on the Barb show this weekend.

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Welcome to Retire Financially Fit with Barbara Swiatek, founder of SF Financial in Colorado Springs. Tune in to learn how to customize your plan, make informed decisions, and avoid common pitfalls—whether you’re years away from retirement or reviewing your options right now. We emphasize the importance of written strategies, professional guidance, and ongoing review to stay financially fit throughout your retirement journey. Each week, Barb discusses topics ranging from budgeting and managing withdrawals to dealing with market volatility, understanding annuities, protecting loved ones, and making the most of Medicare or Social Security benefits. Wherever you are in your planning process, our goal is to empower you to retire financially fit.

Best Of Retire Financially Fit - Episode 31 by Barbara Swiatek

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Welcome to Retire Financially Fit with Barbara Swiatek, founder of SF Financial in Colorado Springs. Tune in to learn how to customize your plan, make informed decisions, and avoid common pitfalls—whether you’re years away from retirement or reviewing your options right now. We emphasize the importance of written strategies, professional guidance, and ongoing review to stay financially fit throughout your retirement journey. Each week, Barb discusses topics ranging from budgeting and managing withdrawals to dealing with market volatility, understanding annuities, protecting loved ones, and making the most of Medicare or Social Security benefits. Wherever you are in your planning process, our goal is to empower you to retire financially fit.

If you have questions about retirement, who better to ask than someone who’s been there before? Today we’ll share top advice from people who have been there and done that. Real retirement tips from real retirees.

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Welcome to Retire Financially Fit with Barbara Swiatek, founder of SF Financial in Colorado Springs. Tune in to learn how to customize your plan, make informed decisions, and avoid common pitfalls—whether you’re years away from retirement or reviewing your options right now. We emphasize the importance of written strategies, professional guidance, and ongoing review to stay financially fit throughout your retirement journey. Each week, Barb discusses topics ranging from budgeting and managing withdrawals to dealing with market volatility, understanding annuities, protecting loved ones, and making the most of Medicare or Social Security benefits. Wherever you are in your planning process, our goal is to empower you to retire financially fit.

With everything that’s been going on, we know many of you have questions about the market, and how your portfolio is doing. So today you’ll hear a lot about Barb Swiatek’s Retire Financial Fit process and how it could help you get some answers.

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Welcome to Retire Financially Fit with Barbara Swiatek, founder of SF Financial in Colorado Springs. Tune in to learn how to customize your plan, make informed decisions, and avoid common pitfalls—whether you’re years away from retirement or reviewing your options right now. We emphasize the importance of written strategies, professional guidance, and ongoing review to stay financially fit throughout your retirement journey. Each week, Barb discusses topics ranging from budgeting and managing withdrawals to dealing with market volatility, understanding annuities, protecting loved ones, and making the most of Medicare or Social Security benefits. Wherever you are in your planning process, our goal is to empower you to retire financially fit.

Did you know the average American worker will hold about 12 different jobs over their lifetime? If you’ve worked for more than one company and have saved in more than one 401k, then all the more reason to get some guidance on getting your finances in order for retirement.

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Welcome to Retire Financially Fit with Barbara Swiatek, founder of SF Financial in Colorado Springs. Tune in to learn how to customize your plan, make informed decisions, and avoid common pitfalls—whether you’re years away from retirement or reviewing your options right now. We emphasize the importance of written strategies, professional guidance, and ongoing review to stay financially fit throughout your retirement journey. Each week, Barb discusses topics ranging from budgeting and managing withdrawals to dealing with market volatility, understanding annuities, protecting loved ones, and making the most of Medicare or Social Security benefits. Wherever you are in your planning process, our goal is to empower you to retire financially fit.

How much do I need to save … Have I saved enough … Can I avoid having to cut back on my standard of living in retirement … Those are some of the key concerns for retirees today.

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Welcome to Retire Financially Fit with Barbara Swiatek, founder of SF Financial in Colorado Springs. Tune in to learn how to customize your plan, make informed decisions, and avoid common pitfalls—whether you’re years away from retirement or reviewing your options right now. We emphasize the importance of written strategies, professional guidance, and ongoing review to stay financially fit throughout your retirement journey. Each week, Barb discusses topics ranging from budgeting and managing withdrawals to dealing with market volatility, understanding annuities, protecting loved ones, and making the most of Medicare or Social Security benefits. Wherever you are in your planning process, our goal is to empower you to retire financially fit.

The financial headlines have been full of negative news lately with news of credit downgrades for the U.S. and a quite a few banks. How could it impact you and how do you stay on track for the retirement you’ve been dreaming about?

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Welcome to Retire Financially Fit with Barbara Swiatek, founder of SF Financial in Colorado Springs. Tune in to learn how to customize your plan, make informed decisions, and avoid common pitfalls—whether you’re years away from retirement or reviewing your options right now. We emphasize the importance of written strategies, professional guidance, and ongoing review to stay financially fit throughout your retirement journey. Each week, Barb discusses topics ranging from budgeting and managing withdrawals to dealing with market volatility, understanding annuities, protecting loved ones, and making the most of Medicare or Social Security benefits. Wherever you are in your planning process, our goal is to empower you to retire financially fit.

If your career is getting in your rear view mirror, and a happy, financially healthy retirement is straight ahead… stay right here with us for the next hour.. If have questions about retirement, who better to ask than someone who’s been there before? Today we’ll share top advice from people who have been there and done that. Real retirement tips from real retirees.

Need Financial Advice? We Can Help. | SF Financial Services

Welcome to Retire Financially Fit with Barbara Swiatek, founder of SF Financial in Colorado Springs. Tune in to learn how to customize your plan, make informed decisions, and avoid common pitfalls—whether you’re years away from retirement or reviewing your options right now. We emphasize the importance of written strategies, professional guidance, and ongoing review to stay financially fit throughout your retirement journey. Each week, Barb discusses topics ranging from budgeting and managing withdrawals to dealing with market volatility, understanding annuities, protecting loved ones, and making the most of Medicare or Social Security benefits. Wherever you are in your planning process, our goal is to empower you to retire financially fit.