Every investor, whether you do it yourself or have professional help, needs to understand the fees they are paying because this is one of the most important factors attributing to investment performance overall. Fees can really eat into returns but they might also...
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165. How to Stress Test Your Financial Plan
No one can predict the future of finance, so how do you make sure your portfolio is able to withstand the inevitable swings in the market? The answer is through stress testing, which has proven to be a valuable tool in financial planning. In this episode, Laura...
123. Are iBonds Good to Have Right Now?
In a year that’s been highlighted by uncertainty and volatility, iBonds have risen in popularity thanks to a guaranteed interest rate that’s been on the rise alongside inflation. Being able to generate a return of over 9% on your cash is pretty appealing, but should...
117. Managing Sequence of Return Risk
We began the discussion on sequence of return risk on our last podcast and we want to continue addressing some key components to this risk. Not understanding how this impacts your portfolio can present a real threat to your retirement. In this part of our discussion,...
113. The Relationship Between Interest Rates and Annuities
We’ve been discussing the market and the volatility investors have been experiencing all year long. With this bear market many investors are wondering if they should move to cash because it’s safe. But, with 9.1% inflation rate we need to consider how to balance our...
106. Income Planning and Personalized Retirement Strategies
One of the most important components of everyone’s retirement plan is their personalized income plan. So, on today’s episode, we are going to break down the advice of two experts in the financial industry: Wade Fouad and Michael Kitces. Determining how to efficiently...
92. Volatility: The Retirement Killer
January ended up being a pretty volatile month in the market. With inflation, geopolitical tension, and rising interest rates we may see more volatility in the near future. What is the danger this poses to our retirement? A fear of outliving your money coupled with...