In this podcast episode Jason explores the six numbers to consider to help you know if you are on track to retire with confidence.

347 Your Freedom Number

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Jason Parker, the author of the best-selling book "Sound Retirement Planning," has a new book titled "Retirement Calculator: How Much Money Do I Need To Retire." Jason has been seen as a guest on major news networks such as ABC, FOX, and NBC. He also created the Retirement Budget Calculator, a tool that helps retirees with retirement cash flow planning.

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Here is a question for you to consider. What's the point of accumulating wealth for retirement if poor health prevents you from enjoying it?  Recenlty I have had people noticing that I have lost weight, commenting on how skinny I have become and asking me what I was doing. And I have to tell you I am feeling great. So in todays podcast I'm going to share with you what changed and how I've been able to lose 20 pounds in four months and also lose the belly fat. I'm going to share my diet and exercise routines and the technology I used to record my progress.

Jason's Journey: How Pickleball Helped Me Lose 20 Pounds In 4 Months (+ Belly Fat)

In this Easter special episode, Jason welcomes Tim Tenbrink as a guest to delve into the topic of biblical stewardship.

425 Biblical Stewardship with Tim Tenbrink

In today's podcast we cover a lot of retirement topics. The reason I wanted to share this podcast episode with you is because we talked about finding purpose in this next phase of life. I want all of the people who listen to Sound Retirement Radio to achieve Clarity, Confidence and Freedom and I want you to retire too something, not from something. In this podcast we discuss 7 exercises you can use to help you achieve a greater sense of clarity. The free PDF document we discuss in this episdoe will be made available as a link on Sound Retirement Planning.com. If you are preparing for retirement be sure to go through the 7 exercises so that you can have a greater sense of clarity as your prepare for retirement. When you know what is most important in life it makes it easier to prioritize your most valuable resource, your time. I hope you enjoy this podcast episode. As always articles, links and resources will be available at SoundRetirementPlanning.com just click on episode #424

424 Finding Clarity: Your Roadmap to a Fulfilling Retirement

In today's podcast episode, I want to explore how to evaluate if it makes sense to sell a rental property. Many people we have served over the years own rental properties and rental properties can be a great tool for retirement because they generate predictable inflation-adjusted income. However rental properties can have their drawbacks as well. In today's show, I am going to share the process that we use to help people evaluate if they should keep or sell a rental property from the perspective of retirement cash flow. With interest rates on fixed income being so low for so many years it had been hard to justify selling a rental property but with fixed income interest rates increasing and the appreciation of real estate starting to stall as a result of higher borrowing costs, the analysis is changing.   The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool, user error could potentially lead to costly mistakes. To avoid this, let the experienced advisors at Parker Financial LLC guide you. When you hire our team, we offer a comprehensive review of your current investments, taxes, and the data in the Retirement Budget Calculator. We will ensure your plan's completeness and accuracy, helping you create an investment strategy, assist with tax planning, and monitor your plan to maximize your retirement benefits. At Parker Financial we offer a well-crafted retirement investment strategy, deeply rooted in academic data and financial science which can be the key to a prosperous retirement. Don't leave your future to chance. Take the first step towards a sound retirement. Schedule your complimentary discovery session now by visiting Parker-Financial.net let us help you make the most of your retirement years.  

423 To Sell or Not to Sell? Evaluating Your Rental Property's Role in Retirement

It is my good fortune to have Wes Crill, PhD as a guest on the podcast today. Wes is a senior investment director and Vice President with Dimensional Fund Advisors. Prior to joining Dimensional, he was a PhD student studying materials science engineering at North Carolina State. His research focused on modeling engineering processes at a scale of 1 billionth the size of a human hair. In today's podcast we discuss the difference between investing and gambling. The benefits of global diversification. Some of the nuances associated with only investing in the S&P; 500 index. We discuss the life cycle theory of finance, should you buys gold, the reconstitution effect of index funds, the importance of having a financial plan, mutual funds vs ETF's, Why not all small cap investing is the same among fund providers. We discuss the science of investing and the pursuit of higher expected returns. The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool, user error could potentially lead to costly mistakes. To avoid this, let the experienced advisors at Parker Financial LLC guide you. When you hire our team, we offer a comprehensive review of your current investments, taxes, and the data in the Retirement Budget Calculator. We will ensure your plan's completeness and accuracy, helping you create an investment strategy, assist with tax planning, and monitor your plan to maximize your retirement benefits. At Parker Financial we offer a well-crafted retirement investment strategy, deeply rooted in academic data and financial science which can be the key to a prosperous retirement. Don't leave your future to chance. Take the first step towards a sound retirement. Schedule your complimentary discovery session now by visiting Parker-Financial.net let us help you make the most of your retirement years.  

347 Your Freedom Number

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