Inflation has grown to 7.9% which is not only hard on your wallet, but adding more volatility to the stock market as well. Russ talks about building a plan to sustain your quality of life despite rising costs and market turbulence. Need a retirement income plan? Visit HackmannWealth.com.

A test-drive of several free online calculators returned some shocking results that further emphasize you should not believe whatever you find on the internet. Have you calculated all the pertinent information? Visit HackmannWealth.com.

You need multiple income streams in retirement but how do you build them and once you do, what tax obligations could they create? Russ talks about the delicate balance required in a retirement plan. Make sure your savings are in check, connect at HackmannWealth.com.

Many drivers wait to see a mechanic because they're intimidated, the same can be said about financial advice. Russ explains how the current state of the world is the "check engine light" on your retirement plan. Take a look under your financial hood, visit HackmannWealth.com.

Marriage is a partnership but that's something many forget when it comes to financial planning. Russ explains the critical need for both spouses to be involved in the process. And whether you're a couple or single, we're all worried about taxes but rolling everything into a Roth is not the answer! Need a retirement tax strategy? Visit HackmannWealth.com.

The SATs are making drastic changes to try to stay relevant as colleges ditch these tests as an admission requirement, pointing out that it may be time for you to also let go of these "old-fashioned" money rules. Also, if you're second-guessing some of your retirement planning moves, Russ explains why it's important to get a second opinion. Visit HackmannWealth.com.

Turns out you don't need fabric softener. Laundry soap no longer contains lye making softener unnecessary, yet most of us still use it because that's "what we always did" …and it's not unlike how we approach our savings. These 3 common retirement mistakes prove we're just saving "like we always did." Are you guilty? Visit HackmannWealth.com.

Annuities and regular Long Term Care policies are often surrounded by negative consumer opinions. Russ talks about how the landscape has drastically changed in both areas, while sharing available options you may not know about but might find appealing. Visit HackmannWealth.com.

Your future happiness relies heavily on how you spend your money. Russ talks about building a plan that gives you "permission to spend" on the fun things, but also factors in the not-so-fun expenses that many of us fail to plan for in retirement. Connect at HackmannWealth.com.

The pandemic is still raging, and inflation is rampant, making stability even more important right now. All these notions may be throwing a wrench in your plan to retire this year. On this episode, Russ talks about ways to build a plan so you can have confidence retiring, no matter what is happening in the world. Visit HackmannWealth.com.