Retirement Talk Podcast Episodes

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158. A Path to $10 Million

158. A Path to $10 Million

We all have our own savings goals and dreams of retirement, but difficult markets and high inflation can be quite discouraging. Sometimes it feels like you’ll never achieve what you’ve hoped for. So what’s the secret to building wealth and reaching those goals? In...

144. What is Taxable Income and How Does it Work?

144. What is Taxable Income and How Does it Work?

It’s that time of the year where taxes become top of mind as people look through income over the past year to get their filing in order, but taxes need to be at the forefront of your financial planning throughout the year. The problem is tax planning isn’t simple. It...

132. Why Fixed Index Annuities are Back

132. Why Fixed Index Annuities are Back

We’ve experienced a lot of market volatility this year and a tremendous rise in interest rates, and people are looking for ways for their dollar to grow to combat inflation. As people explore options for diversifying their portfolio, annuities are becoming a part of...

125. Will This Be Another Lost Decade for the Stock Market?

125. Will This Be Another Lost Decade for the Stock Market?

Coming off an incredible decade of growth and returns in the stock market, the feeling among investors isn’t nearly as optimistic in 2022. Darlene Tucker, CFP® joins Laura Stover, CFP® on the show today to help us look forward and determine what lies ahead for the...

124. Navigating Market Volatility

124. Navigating Market Volatility

It’s difficult to feel settled when markets are falling and uncertainty clouds the future, but we know that corrections are a normal and essential part of the cyclical nature of the market. They release pressure on markets when equities rise too fast, but that doesn’t...

121. 3 Mistakes of a DIY Investor

121. 3 Mistakes of a DIY Investor

Most people enjoy being in control of their life and it’s hard to let go when it comes to money. That’s why it’s not a surprise that the do-it-yourself approach has cropped up everywhere over the past decade, but is DIY investing a successful strategy? We’re going to...