Building a retirement plan can be compared to building a house - it needs a strong foundation, sturdy walls and a roof for protection. Today Danny relates what portions of a retirement plan compare to the various home construction pieces and why each is important to make sure your plan works as designed for you.

The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related to retirement, areas to cover in an economic plan, and how such a plan can be individually tailored to meet the needs of any particular individual or couple.

There is a new trend where some 401K plans offer employees a chance to convert some of their savings into a product which can turn them into a retirement income stream, much like a pension. But this may not come soon enough for many soon-to-be-retirees. Danny and Chris take a look at some strategies folks can use in the meantime to provide lifetime income for themselves, including optimizing Social Security benefits, matching what employers may provide into 401K accounts and several others.

The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related to retirement, areas to cover in an economic plan, and how such a plan can be individually tailored to meet the needs of any particular individual or couple.

How long will you live? How much money will you need before you pass away? These are two huge issues when it comes to retirement planning. Today Danny and Chris take a closer look at each, and discusses the best ways for folks to assure they can answer these questions in a positive manner for their retirements.

The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related to retirement, areas to cover in an economic plan, and how such a plan can be individually tailored to meet the needs of any particular individual or couple.

Retirement today is very different from, say, a generation ago. Danny and Chris take a look at the key changes between past and present, and share tips on how to align your retirement plan and goals with today's financial environment.

The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related to retirement, areas to cover in an economic plan, and how such a plan can be individually tailored to meet the needs of any particular individual or couple.

A woman's retirement planning needs may differ from a man's, as she may inherit a spouse's accounts upon death. Today Chris Harlow and Dan Erickson take a look at the particular needs for this kind of situation, and how women need to know all the basics and the particulars of a financial plan that may be placed upon her, and also how to best put a plan together for her needs if she is not part of a couple.

The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related to retirement, areas to cover in an economic plan, and how such a plan can be individually tailored to meet the needs of any particular individual or couple.

Digital currency is a newcomer to the investment world, but is it right for you? Today Danny takes a look at Bitcoin, one of the more popular digital currencies, and a new ETF that makes investing in it easy. It can make huge gains, but is also subject to volatility and large downturns as well, and Danny takes an up-close look at all angles of this type of investment.

The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related to retirement, areas to cover in an economic plan, and how such a plan can be individually tailored to meet the needs of any particular individual or couple.

Chris and Dan Erickson discuss how taxes will affect your retirement, especially with rates rising at the start of 2026, and how proper planning can help reduce the amount you pay to Uncle Sam.

The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related to retirement, areas to cover in an economic plan, and how such a plan can be individually tailored to meet the needs of any particular individual or couple.

Are pensions coming back? Not so fast. But new retirement plans offered by some major companies like IBM are now offering benefits that function more like a traditional pension, thanks to a new program offered by Fidelity. Today Danny looks at this vehicle, how it can benefit those who have access to it, and whether similar programs have a more widespread future ahead in company retirement offerings for their employees.

The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related to retirement, areas to cover in an economic plan, and how such a plan can be individually tailored to meet the needs of any particular individual or couple.

The amount of savings people may need for retirement can be quite different on what they actually need. Some new reports indicate people need some guidance on how to turn their savings into income for retirement, and Danny and Chris take on the questions people have and how planning can help.

The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related to retirement, areas to cover in an economic plan, and how such a plan can be individually tailored to meet the needs of any particular individual or couple.

Chris Harlow and Dan Erickson discuss Social Security, and how optimizing your benefits can help you get the maximum from this program, as well as some of the many strategies which can be used for this purpose.

The Harlow Wealth Retirement Hour is a long running radio program featuring advisors from Harlow Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. Chris Harlow, Dan Erickson and their team discuss topics related to retirement, areas to cover in an economic plan, and how such a plan can be individually tailored to meet the needs of any particular individual or couple.