Danny discusses some mistakes people make when trying to plan for retirement, including rushing into taking Social Security, not taking longevity and inflation into account, not properly planning for taxes and long term care, and several others.

Some newer 401K plans from certain companies are being designed to provide pension like benefits, which removes some of the guesswork for employees regarding how to access retirement income when the time comes. Danny discusses what these plans are and whether they will grow in popularity among businesses in the future.

A recent survey concludes that the U.S. has only twenty years to fix the issue with its growing national debt, now over $36 trillion and counting. Danny looks at the survey and what could happen to help reduce the debt, including the specter of possible higher taxes, reduced Social Security benefits and more, depending on how and when Congress acts.

Despite efforts by the Fed to stem inflation, there is a growing sentiment that it will still be around, and perhaps at higher than usual levels, for the foreseeable future. Danny takes a look at how to plan with the idea of possible escalating inflation to help ensure your retirement can still be enjoyable.

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.

Choosing a financial advisor can be one of the most significant decisions you can make for your retirement. Danny goes over some questions to ask to help you find the right kind of professional to guide your retirement finances.

How can you be sure your retirement income will outlast you - without sacrificing your lifestyle? Today Danny takes a look at different strategies you can use to provide your income while taking taxes and other factors into account.

Danny takes a look at a recent survey which shows that many Americans believe they are not truly set for retirement, and how working with an advisor can help determine how ready someone might be, as well as the best ways to help them get there if they aren't quite ready.

Danny takes a look at why rebalancing your portfolio is important to help avoid volatility caused by having too many investments in the same sector.

Danny takes a look at year end issues and looking at what kind of advisor could be right for you to put a retirement plan together.