The Retirement Ready Show

By now you have probably figured out that we believe success in retirement is tied closely to your retirement income. Do you have a paycheck in retirement that you can rely on, like a pension? How about your Social Security check, does it pay you enough to live your life comfortably? If the answer is no, then you most certainly need to focus on positioning your retirement dollars properly to develop a regular paycheck through a normal systematic withdrawal. But, what’s the best way to do it? Should you take a chance with the stock market and see if the money lasts as long as you do? Or, should you help protect the money and buy an annuity or CD? In this episode, we want to talk about the importance of making sure you have a plan for how the income will continue to roll in during retirement. In reality, diversifying your income sources is probably in your best interests. The Retirement Ready radio show is featured every Saturday on WTMJ 620 AM at 1:00 pm. We will bring you information on: Social Security options, retirement trends, options to retire with life changes and achieving a secure financial future. Listen live: www.wtmj.com/listen-live Investment advisory services provided by Drake & Associates, LLC, a State of Wisconsin registered investment adviser. Insurance products are offered through a separate company, LOFT Financial Advisory Group, LLC, a Wisconsin Insurance agency, clients are under no obligation to purchase any recommended insurance products. Advice and opinions expressed during Retirement Ready are solely that of the hosts or guests of Drake & Associates, LLC and not WTMJ Radio or Good Karma Brands Milwaukee, LLC.

The Retirement Ready Show with Tony Drake, CFP® — Social Security, taxes, Roth conversions, and retirement income, every week from Drake & Associates. Saturdays 12pm & Sundays 7am on WTMJ 620 AM / 103.3 FM Milwaukee. Talk with us: go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation. If the show has helped you, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it's how new listeners find us.

Weekly market commentary brought to you by Tony Drake, CFP® of Drake & Associates, LLC in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Find us at WealthWisconsin.com and weekly on WTMJ 620AM Saturdays at 1:00 pm on the Retirement Ready radio show. Investment advisory services provided by Drake & Associates, LLC, a State of Wisconsin registered investment adviser. Insurance products are offered through a separate company, LOFT Financial Advisory Group, LLC, a Wisconsin Insurance agency, clients are under no obligation to purchase any recommended insurance products. S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged group of securities considered to be representative of the stock market in general. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price-weighted average of 30 significant stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ. The DJIA was invented by Charles Dow back in 1896. The Nasdaq Composite is an index of the common stocks and similar securities listed on the NASDAQ stock market and is considered a broad indicator of the performance of stocks of technology companies and growth companies. The MSCI EAFE Index was created by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) that serves as a benchmark of the performance in major international equity markets as represented by 21 major MSCI indices from Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. The 10-year Treasury Note represents debt owed by the United States Treasury to the public. Since the U.S. Government is seen as a risk-free borrower, investors use the 10-year Treasury Note as a benchmark for the long-term bond market. You cannot directly invest in an index. Investing involves risk including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in periods of declining values. Diversification does not guarantee profit nor is it guaranteed to protect assets. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended as investment advice or to predict future performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult your financial professional before making any investment decision. Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors. Drake & Associates does not offer tax or legal advice.

The Retirement Ready Show with Tony Drake, CFP® — Social Security, taxes, Roth conversions, and retirement income, every week from Drake & Associates. Saturdays 12pm & Sundays 7am on WTMJ 620 AM / 103.3 FM Milwaukee. Talk with us: go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation. If the show has helped you, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it's how new listeners find us.

By now you have probably figured out that we believe success in retirement is tied closely to your retirement income. Do you have a paycheck in retirement that you can rely on, like a pension? How about your Social Security check, does it pay you enough to live your life comfortably? If the answer is no, then you most certainly need to focus on positioning your retirement dollars properly to develop a regular paycheck through a normal systematic withdrawal. But, what’s the best way to do it? Should you take a chance with the stock market and see if the money lasts as long as you do? Or, should you help protect the money and buy an annuity or CD? In this episode, we want to talk about the importance of making sure you have a plan for how the income will continue to roll in during retirement. In reality, diversifying your income sources is probably in your best interests. The Retirement Ready radio show is featured every Saturday on WTMJ 620 AM at 1:00 pm. We will bring you information on: Social Security options, retirement trends, options to retire with life changes and achieving a secure financial future. Listen live: www.wtmj.com/listen-live Investment advisory services provided by Drake & Associates, LLC, a State of Wisconsin registered investment adviser. Insurance products are offered through a separate company, LOFT Financial Advisory Group, LLC, a Wisconsin Insurance agency, clients are under no obligation to purchase any recommended insurance products. Advice and opinions expressed during Retirement Ready are solely that of the hosts or guests of Drake & Associates, LLC and not WTMJ Radio or Good Karma Brands Milwaukee, LLC.

The Retirement Ready Show with Tony Drake, CFP® — Social Security, taxes, Roth conversions, and retirement income, every week from Drake & Associates. Saturdays 12pm & Sundays 7am on WTMJ 620 AM / 103.3 FM Milwaukee. Talk with us: go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation. If the show has helped you, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it's how new listeners find us.

Weekly market commentary brought to you by Tony Drake, CFP® of Drake & Associates, LLC in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Find us at WealthWisconsin.com and weekly on WTMJ 620AM Saturdays at 1:00 pm on the Retirement Ready radio show. Investment advisory services provided by Drake & Associates, LLC, a State of Wisconsin registered investment adviser. Insurance products are offered through a separate company, LOFT Financial Advisory Group, LLC, a Wisconsin Insurance agency, clients are under no obligation to purchase any recommended insurance products. S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged group of securities considered to be representative of the stock market in general. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price-weighted average of 30 significant stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ. The DJIA was invented by Charles Dow back in 1896. The Nasdaq Composite is an index of the common stocks and similar securities listed on the NASDAQ stock market and is considered a broad indicator of the performance of stocks of technology companies and growth companies. The MSCI EAFE Index was created by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) that serves as a benchmark of the performance in major international equity markets as represented by 21 major MSCI indices from Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. The 10-year Treasury Note represents debt owed by the United States Treasury to the public. Since the U.S. Government is seen as a risk-free borrower, investors use the 10-year Treasury Note as a benchmark for the long-term bond market. You cannot directly invest in an index. Investing involves risk including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in periods of declining values. Diversification does not guarantee profit nor is it guaranteed to protect assets. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended as investment advice or to predict future performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult your financial professional before making any investment decision. Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors. Drake & Associates does not offer tax or legal advice.

The Retirement Ready Show with Tony Drake, CFP® — Social Security, taxes, Roth conversions, and retirement income, every week from Drake & Associates. Saturdays 12pm & Sundays 7am on WTMJ 620 AM / 103.3 FM Milwaukee. Talk with us: go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation. If the show has helped you, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it's how new listeners find us.

There is a theory that has been going around the financial industry as of late. It really isn’t anything that’s brand new or “state-of-the-art.” Honestly, it’s more of a concept really. And that’s what good retirement planning is all about – having a theory or a concept that you can follow, that you understand, that helps you allocate your investment dollars in a way that will work for you and your specific situation. The theory or concept we are referring to is the idea of asking yourself a question: “When it comes to your money and your investments, are you focusing your decision-making process on the retirement tools, or are you focusing on a retirement strategy?” They may seem like the same thing to you. They aren’t. Think about a contractor. He has a tool belt that is full of tools. But not every job he takes requires him to use every tool in that toolbelt. And your retirement strategy is no different. In this episode we’re going to help you understand the difference between retirement tools and retirement strategies, and hopefully how to go about developing the strategy that will help you and your family in your personal and unique situation. The Retirement Ready radio show is featured every Saturday on WTMJ 620 AM at 1:00 pm. We will bring you information on: Social Security options, retirement trends, options to retire with life changes and achieving a secure financial future. Listen live: www.wtmj.com/listen-live Investment advisory services provided by Drake & Associates, LLC, a State of Wisconsin registered investment adviser. Insurance products are offered through a separate company, LOFT Financial Advisory Group, LLC, a Wisconsin Insurance agency, clients are under no obligation to purchase any recommended insurance products. Advice and opinions expressed during Retirement Ready are solely that of the hosts or guests of Drake & Associates, LLC and not WTMJ Radio or Good Karma Brands Milwaukee, LLC.

The Retirement Ready Show with Tony Drake, CFP® — Social Security, taxes, Roth conversions, and retirement income, every week from Drake & Associates. Saturdays 12pm & Sundays 7am on WTMJ 620 AM / 103.3 FM Milwaukee. Talk with us: go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation. If the show has helped you, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it's how new listeners find us.

Weekly market commentary brought to you by Tony Drake, CFP® of Drake & Associates, LLC in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Find us at WealthWisconsin.com and weekly on WTMJ 620AM Saturdays at 1:00 pm on the Retirement Ready radio show. Investment advisory services provided by Drake & Associates, LLC, a State of Wisconsin registered investment adviser. Insurance products are offered through a separate company, LOFT Financial Advisory Group, LLC, a Wisconsin Insurance agency, clients are under no obligation to purchase any recommended insurance products. S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged group of securities considered to be representative of the stock market in general. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price-weighted average of 30 significant stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ. The DJIA was invented by Charles Dow back in 1896. The Nasdaq Composite is an index of the common stocks and similar securities listed on the NASDAQ stock market and is considered a broad indicator of the performance of stocks of technology companies and growth companies. The MSCI EAFE Index was created by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) that serves as a benchmark of the performance in major international equity markets as represented by 21 major MSCI indices from Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. The 10-year Treasury Note represents debt owed by the United States Treasury to the public. Since the U.S. Government is seen as a risk-free borrower, investors use the 10-year Treasury Note as a benchmark for the long-term bond market. You cannot directly invest in an index. Investing involves risk including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in periods of declining values. Diversification does not guarantee profit nor is it guaranteed to protect assets. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended as investment advice or to predict future performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult your financial professional before making any investment decision. Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors. Drake & Associates does not offer tax or legal advice.

The Retirement Ready Show with Tony Drake, CFP® — Social Security, taxes, Roth conversions, and retirement income, every week from Drake & Associates. Saturdays 12pm & Sundays 7am on WTMJ 620 AM / 103.3 FM Milwaukee. Talk with us: go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation. If the show has helped you, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it's how new listeners find us.

We get the same question from our prospective clients a lot. “Do I have enough to retire?” It’s a great question to be asking if you have aspirations to retire in the near future. The problem is that the media and the news can tend to lead you to believe that you need to focus primarily on how much you have saved for retirement, instead of what you actually need on a monthly basis to live comfortably. So, we want you to think in reverse. This episode is all about the importance of having a solid retirement income budget. Sure, you have to save a good chunk of money, and we know that is important, too. However, if you don’t have a proper handle on how much money it will take each and every month to live your life, you can get yourself into trouble. What is the best way to plan for your retirement budget? Let us help you determine just that! The Retirement Ready radio show is featured every Saturday on WTMJ 620 AM at 1:00 pm. We will bring you information on: Social Security options, retirement trends, options to retire with life changes and achieving a secure financial future. Listen live: www.wtmj.com/listen-live Investment advisory services provided by Drake & Associates, LLC, a State of Wisconsin registered investment adviser. Insurance products are offered through a separate company, LOFT Financial Advisory Group, LLC, a Wisconsin Insurance agency, clients are under no obligation to purchase any recommended insurance products. Advice and opinions expressed during Retirement Ready are solely that of the hosts or guests of Drake & Associates, LLC and not WTMJ Radio or Good Karma Brands Milwaukee, LLC.

The Retirement Ready Show with Tony Drake, CFP® — Social Security, taxes, Roth conversions, and retirement income, every week from Drake & Associates. Saturdays 12pm & Sundays 7am on WTMJ 620 AM / 103.3 FM Milwaukee. Talk with us: go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation. If the show has helped you, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it's how new listeners find us.

Weekly market commentary brought to you by Tony Drake, CFP® of Drake & Associates, LLC in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Find us at WealthWisconsin.com and weekly on WTMJ 620AM Saturdays at 1:00 pm on the Retirement Ready radio show. Investment advisory services provided by Drake & Associates, LLC, a State of Wisconsin registered investment adviser. Insurance products are offered through a separate company, LOFT Financial Advisory Group, LLC, a Wisconsin Insurance agency, clients are under no obligation to purchase any recommended insurance products. S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged group of securities considered to be representative of the stock market in general. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price-weighted average of 30 significant stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ. The DJIA was invented by Charles Dow back in 1896. The Nasdaq Composite is an index of the common stocks and similar securities listed on the NASDAQ stock market and is considered a broad indicator of the performance of stocks of technology companies and growth companies. The MSCI EAFE Index was created by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) that serves as a benchmark of the performance in major international equity markets as represented by 21 major MSCI indices from Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. The 10-year Treasury Note represents debt owed by the United States Treasury to the public. Since the U.S. Government is seen as a risk-free borrower, investors use the 10-year Treasury Note as a benchmark for the long-term bond market. You cannot directly invest in an index. Investing involves risk including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in periods of declining values. Diversification does not guarantee profit nor is it guaranteed to protect assets. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended as investment advice or to predict future performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult your financial professional before making any investment decision. Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors. Drake & Associates does not offer tax or legal advice.

The Retirement Ready Show with Tony Drake, CFP® — Social Security, taxes, Roth conversions, and retirement income, every week from Drake & Associates. Saturdays 12pm & Sundays 7am on WTMJ 620 AM / 103.3 FM Milwaukee. Talk with us: go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation. If the show has helped you, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it's how new listeners find us.

If you are listening to this show then you are likely searching for an upper edge. What for exactly? Maybe with investments, or the market, or your own personal financial plan. Or maybe you are simply trying to learn some key information that you didn’t know before with hopes that said information will help you have a better chance at success when it comes to your retirement. Retirement is a pretty big deal after all, and it makes sense to double or even triple check your plan. So, what is it that you don’t already know that you should know? Are there any unknowns left out there that could impact your retirement life and your chances at success? This episode uncovers some financial planning topics and keys that might give you the upper hand. The Retirement Ready radio show is featured every Saturday on WTMJ 620 AM at 1:00 pm. We will bring you information on: Social Security options, retirement trends, options to retire with life changes and achieving a secure financial future. Listen live: www.wtmj.com/listen-live Investment advisory services provided by Drake & Associates, LLC, a State of Wisconsin registered investment adviser. Insurance products are offered through a separate company, LOFT Financial Advisory Group, LLC, a Wisconsin Insurance agency, clients are under no obligation to purchase any recommended insurance products. Advice and opinions expressed during Retirement Ready are solely that of the hosts or guests of Drake & Associates, LLC and not WTMJ Radio or Good Karma Brands Milwaukee, LLC.

The Retirement Ready Show with Tony Drake, CFP® — Social Security, taxes, Roth conversions, and retirement income, every week from Drake & Associates. Saturdays 12pm & Sundays 7am on WTMJ 620 AM / 103.3 FM Milwaukee. Talk with us: go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation. If the show has helped you, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it's how new listeners find us.

Weekly market commentary brought to you by Tony Drake, CFP® of Drake & Associates, LLC in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Find us at WealthWisconsin.com and weekly on WTMJ 620AM Saturdays at 1:00 pm on the Retirement Ready radio show. Investment advisory services provided by Drake & Associates, LLC, a State of Wisconsin registered investment adviser. Insurance products are offered through a separate company, LOFT Financial Advisory Group, LLC, a Wisconsin Insurance agency, clients are under no obligation to purchase any recommended insurance products. S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged group of securities considered to be representative of the stock market in general. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price-weighted average of 30 significant stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ. The DJIA was invented by Charles Dow back in 1896. The Nasdaq Composite is an index of the common stocks and similar securities listed on the NASDAQ stock market and is considered a broad indicator of the performance of stocks of technology companies and growth companies. The MSCI EAFE Index was created by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) that serves as a benchmark of the performance in major international equity markets as represented by 21 major MSCI indices from Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. The 10-year Treasury Note represents debt owed by the United States Treasury to the public. Since the U.S. Government is seen as a risk-free borrower, investors use the 10-year Treasury Note as a benchmark for the long-term bond market. You cannot directly invest in an index. Investing involves risk including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in periods of declining values. Diversification does not guarantee profit nor is it guaranteed to protect assets. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended as investment advice or to predict future performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult your financial professional before making any investment decision. Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors. Drake & Associates does not offer tax or legal advice.

The Retirement Ready Show with Tony Drake, CFP® — Social Security, taxes, Roth conversions, and retirement income, every week from Drake & Associates. Saturdays 12pm & Sundays 7am on WTMJ 620 AM / 103.3 FM Milwaukee. Talk with us: go.oncehub.com/scheduleacomplimentaryconsultation. If the show has helped you, leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it's how new listeners find us.