The Wealth Puzzle

The media and experts are warning of a coming recession because of an inverted yield cover. We have also see a lot of volatility in the market. But at the same time, we are being told the economy is better than ever and very low unemployment. So what are we to do or believe? Mike breaks down the noise to get to the heart of the matter to help you better understand how to protect your finances.

In this episode Michael talks about the news, the markets, trade wars and how to deal with all the fear mongering.

Changes are afoot with Social Security. Will it still be here when you need it? There's a new bill in the works to actually improve and increase it. We discuss that and more about Social Security in this episode.

We know we should plan ahead for emergencies, especially financial ones...right? Then why don't we? In this episode we discuss the how and the why to make sure you are prepared for financial emergencies.

In this episode we talk about ways to help make your money last as long as you do. You don't want to run out of income in retirement. We talk about ways to help make sure you have a set amount coming in every month in retirement for as long as you live and beyond for your loved ones.

In this episode Michael gives us an update on what's happening with the markets, tariffs and the economy. We talk about how this affects your money and saving for retirement.

We know you don't want to hear about taxes... boring! But how about paying less in taxes? Also, you have to be ready to deal with a number of tax situations as you head into retirement. Be prepared and save money! In this episode Mike talks about how to be prepared and minimize that tax burden in retirement.

In this episode Michael talks about what is going on with the market and how it is affected by the trade war, as well as what this means to your own personal finances and retirement savings.

Pulled from the headlines, Mike tackles the topic of the Kentucky Derby controversy and the disqualification of Maximum Security. We compare this to paying attention to all the rules of finances and how you can be prepared in order to help you have the income you will need in retirement.

We all take risks in our everyday lives, but many of us are hesitant to take any financial risk. Yet studies show most people have the majority of their savings at risk. In this show we talk about how to achieve the right financial balance for our own personal situations.