Strategic Planning Podcast

The Snowbird Retirement: Is a Seasonal Move Right for You?

Brrr, it’s cold out there! Winter has a lot of people thinking about warmer weather. For some, that just means an annual vacation down south. But for certain retirees, they choose to live elsewhere through the brunt of winter, becoming “snowbirds.” Is snowbird life for you? Let’s talk about what motivates people to take up temporary residence elsewhere, where they go, and if it’s worthwhile.
 
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Transform Your Money Mindset in 30 Days (2025 Method)

Today, we’re unveiling the 2025 Method to transform your money mindset in just 30 days. Whether you’re overwhelmed by debt, stuck in a savings rut, or simply stressed about money, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you think differently and achieve financial comfort.
 
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Most Americans Are Forced to Retire Early - Are You Ready?

Did you know most Americans retire earlier than planned, often due to unexpected health issues, job changes, or financial surprises? These challenges can force people out of work early, leaving them unprepared for decades of retirement. In this episode, we’ll explore recent research highlighting the importance of planning for early retirement, even if it’s not in your current plans.
 
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Why Retirement is Harder Now

In many ways, retirement planning was easier for previous generations. If you’re retiring now, you face a completely different set of challenges than your parents or grandparents did. Let’s talk about why the retirement planning decisions of the past were easier to make…
 
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Reasons You Might NOT Need An Advisor

The obvious thing for us to do on this podcast is to talk about all the reasons why you should work with a financial advisor. And we do that! But today, we're going to have some fun and share some reasons why you shouldn't. Stay tuned!
 
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Social Security Shake-Up: How Raising the Retirement Age Could Impact You

Social Security is the backbone of retirement for millions of Americans, but big changes may be coming. On this episode, we dive into the recently released proposal to raise the full retirement age to 69 and what it means for your benefits, your future, and your financial security.
 
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Kim Kardashian’s Advice Could Save Your Retirement: Unlikely Financial Wisdom

You wouldn’t necessarily expect Mike Tyson, Kim Kardashian, and Snooki to dispense valuable insights about financial planning matters. In fact, you’d probably expect the opposite. But with a little bit of creativity, we can get some financial planning pearls of wisdom from even the most unlikely of sources.
 
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Retirees In Their 70s Regret These 5 Things

A random, retired YouTuber did a simple video exploring the top 5 regrets from other retirees he interviewed (all in their 70s). It blew up to almost half a million views (and counting). Let’s see what regrets made the list and, more importantly, explore what proactive steps you can take to avoid having the same regrets when you retire.
 
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The Magic 8 Ball’s Guide to Retirement Planning

Remember the thrill of shaking a Magic 8 Ball to get answers to your childhood questions? Would we ace that math test? Would we be famous someday? Well, today, we're bringing a bit of that magic back. But instead of asking about pop quizzes and playground crushes, we’re turning to the Magic 8 Ball for advice on something much more important: your retirement planning! What would the Magic 8 Ball have to say about these common retirement questions if it had the wisdom of a financial advisor?
 
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Never Stop Asking 'How Do You Know?' - Navigating Retirement Planning (Part 2)

Remember when you were a kid, always asking 'How do you know?' about everything, like why the sky is blue or where the sun goes at night? That curiosity doesn't go away as we get older; it just turns into different questions, like the ones we face when planning for retirement. In this two-part episode, we’re digging into the 'How Do You Knows' of retirement planning.
 
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