What's the magic number you want to see before you'd feel comfortable about retiring?  Is there a number at all?  Rick and Granger discuss how people can feel confident about being able to retire, regardless that number might be.

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By listening to this podcast, you've already shown an interest in improving your retirement.  But have you taken the next step and spoken to someone about improving it?

This week, Rick walks us through what a typical first meeting with them would go like.

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Having a diversified stock portfolio is great, but it doesn't mean you have a diversified retirement plan.  

This week, Rick discusses the difference, and why it's important to focus on the latter as you prepare for retirement.

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You have until December 7th to choose the plan that will best suit you for the upcoming year.  This week, Rick talks about the importance of reviewing your options and not just keeping your same plan from 2020 without seeing if any changes have been made.

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Financial advisors always look for indicators to see where the markets and economy are headed, and activity with the Federal Reserve might suggest that tough times are coming.

This week, Rick and Granger discuss how to prepare for those tough times, and how to be financially nimble through those times.

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So far, Congress has approved more than $6 trillion in stimulus spending to help get us through the pandemic, and there's still talk of more to come.  But while Uncle Sam can just print more money as they see fit, we don't have that option when it comes to funding our retirement.

This week, Rick and Granger discuss options if someone finds themselves coming up short.

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That's what they tried to tell us back in 1985 when the compact disc was set to make the vinyl album obsolete.  Fast forward 35 years, and vinyl sales are out-selling CDs.  There's something to be said for the old way- like talking with a real person about your retirement plans vs a robo-advisor.  This week, Rick discusses some of those benefits, and more.

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The saying goes "Offense wins games, but defense wins championships."  And when it comes to retirement, you definitely want a championship-level strategy.   This week, Rick talks about how to avoid "giving up points" when it comes to your nest egg.

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During the pandemic, the federal government has pumped more that six trillion dollars into the economy... And regardless of who wins the election in November, that bill will come due sooner than later. This week, Rick talks about the things we can do ahead of the election to make sure we're not footing the lion's share of the bill.

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All eyes are set on November 3rd, but a recent USA Today article says that the biggest impact on your retirement won't rely on the outcome of "Trump vs Biden."  Granger discusses what that is, and how to prepare for this election, and the many others you'll see over the course of your retirement.

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