The Retirement Huddle

Where some people see a crisis, others see an opportunity. Some of it has to do with your mindset, and some of it might have to do with the circumstances of your life. Whether you're navigating a market crash, have an empty nest, or get laid off, we'll explain the good and bad that can come from these life experiences. If you're going through a tough time, hopefully today's show will shed a little light on your situation.

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

• What should you do when you're empty nesters? (1:26)
• What should you do during a market crash? (3:59)
• What should you do about long-term care insurance? (6:39)

Web: https://retirementhuddle.com/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 888-511-7526

There are financial lessons to be learned from almost every area of life. So, let's see what we can learn about retirement planning from things that get discussed on the Weather Channel. Join us for a unique and insightful lesson on financial planning through weather-related analogies.

Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode:

• What's the tornado of the financial world? (1:14)
• Where do we find jet streams in the financial world? (3:52)
• Is there a heat index in retirement planning? (5:09)

Want to get in touch with Mark?

https://retirementhuddle.com/ [email protected] 888-511-7526

How much do you know about your own finances? Do you know how much you spend, how much risk you have, and what you're paying in fees? In today's episode, we'll challenge you to assess your financial competency by asking you these crucial questions and more.

Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode:

• How much retirement savings do you have? (1:10)
• How much money do you spend? (2:25)
• How much risk do you have in your portfolio? (4:38)

Want to get in touch with Mark?

https://retirementhuddle.com/ [email protected] 888-511-7526

It's time for another mailbag episode! We have an exciting lineup of topics to discuss today. Listen in as we tackle some current questions from our listeners, and you'll likely gain some invaluable insights to help you make informed financial decisions.

This episode could be very helpful if you're looking to improve your financial situation and prepare for retirement. We will discuss whether to turn your guesthouse into an AirBnB, when to get Medicare, and more. You don't want to miss this one!

Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode:

• Should we turn our guesthouse into an AirBnB? (0:55)
• Should I stay on my company's health insurance or get Medicare? (5:54)
• Is it too late to make money moves if you've already lost money? (8:25)

Web: https://retirementhuddle.com/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 888-511-7526

Steve Martin is a well-known American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and musician. As it turns out, we can learn a lot about retirement from some of his most famous quotes. In today's episode, we'll use his words to share wisdom about persistence, talent, choices, income planning, and more.

Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode, courtesy of some famous Steve Martin quotes:

• "Persistence is a great substitute for talent." (2:41)
• "I've got to keep breathing. It'll be my worst business mistake if I don't." (4:44)
• "First the doctor told me the good news: I was going to have a disease named after me." (7:08)

Listen to the full episode or use the timestamps to jump to a specific section. Thanks for listening! We'll be back for another show every other Thursday.

Want to get in touch with Mark?

https://retirementhuddle.com/ [email protected] 888-511-7526

It seems that most people don't have a clear picture of whether they should contribute to a traditional IRA or a Roth. We are here to explain the difference between the two accounts and help you determine what account would be best for your financial goals.

Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode:

• What's the difference between a traditional and Roth? (1:12)
• Why do people tend to choose traditional over Roths? (2:10)
• Why is a Roth so powerful in financial planning? (5:42)

Want to get in touch with Howard Financial Group?

Web: https://retirementhuddle.com/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 888-511-7526

Yogi Berra was a sports icon and one of the most quotable people to ever live. And when we look at some of his quotes through the right prism, they can teach us some lessons about financial planning.

Yogi loved to state the obvious in a funny, quirky way. From "A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore," to "When you come to a fork in the road, take it," we'll explain what these sayings have to do with your financial future.

Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode:

• I never said most of the things that I said. (2:12)
• A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore. (4:19)
• When you come to a fork in the road, take it. (6:48)

Want to get in touch with Howard Financial Group:

Web: https://retirementhuddle.com/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 888-511-7526

If you're like most people, you probably have some financial accounts that you don't give much attention. The statements are just collecting dust in your file cabinet, but they might actually be hidden gems that could be put to much better use.

Today we'll talk about some of the accounts that people tend to ignore for too long and why you shouldn't. With some proper planning, you can probably find a better use for that money.

Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode:

· Why you could be missing opportunities with your old 401ks. (1:09)

· What you can do with old life insurance policies. (3:38)

· What to do with money in savings accounts and CDs. (5:54)

Want to get in touch with Mark?

https://retirementhuddle.com/ [email protected] 888-511-7526

People are always studying geniuses and highly intelligent people, trying to get an understanding of what makes them tick. Today we're looking at some common characteristics of highly intelligent people that you should apply to your financial life.

Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode:

• Geniuses are highly adaptable. (1:23)
• Geniuses understand how much they don't know. (3:32)
• Geniuses are able to learn from the experiences of others. (6:00)

Want to get in touch with Mark?

https://retirementhuddle.com/ [email protected] 888-511-7526

Most people spend more time planning vacations than planning retirement. It sounds ridiculous, but it's absolutely true.

Today, we're going to trick you into planning for retirement by pretending to plan for a vacation. Ready? Let's go!

Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode:

• Where are you going to stay? (1:15)
• Where will you eat? (2:39)
• What will your hobbies be? (4:08)

Want to get in touch with Mark?

https://retirementhuddle.com/ [email protected] 888-511-7526