The majority of workers are making a major mistake with their retirement savings by taking it out too soon. We’ll take a closer look at this disturbing trend and how to avoid it.

A 401(k) is a great tool, but there’s a good chance your 401(k) alone won’t be enough to get you through retirement. We’re going to talk about ways to save outside of your 401(k).

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: http://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 The E.W. Scripps Company.

September is National Self-Improvement Month. We’ll talk about some changes you can make to improve your financial picture for retirement.

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: http://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 The E.W. Scripps Company.

Are you facing a retirement savings shortfall? We’ll discuss ways to make up for a savings gap later in life.

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: http://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 The E.W. Scripps Company.

Congratulations; you’re going to be a new grandparent! It’s an exciting time, but there’s also work to be done. We’ll talk about money moves all new grandparents should make.

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: http://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 The E.W. Scripps Company.

Retirement planning used to be fairly predictable - but times are changing, and retirement planning today is very different than it was decades ago. Financial Advisors Tony Drake, CFP® and Brad Allen share a few key differences and offer tips on how to get ahead.

How much do you know about retirement? In a recent poll of 2,500 people, only 2% passed the test! would you? Drake & Associates financial advisors, Tony Drake and Brad Allen are here to go through the questions and answers.

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: http://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 The E.W. Scripps Company.

There’s a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to planning for retirement. It’s time for a reality check! We’ll discuss some retirement truths and how you can incorporate them into your retirement plans.

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: http://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 The E.W. Scripps Company.

Whether you’re ready to retire or already there, fees are likely adding up and costing you money! Financial advisors Tony Drake, CFP® and Brad Allen talk about some of the most common fees and how to avoid them.

Financial advisors Tony Drake, CFP® and Brad Allen talk about social security myths. Will it be around in the future? How accurate are the headlines in the news? We're here to set the record straight.

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: http://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 The E.W. Scripps Company.