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Small changes, made over time, can produce significant results. Much like a high performance engine, or an entire orchestra, when even a small part is not doing what it is supposed to do, everything suffers. And the same is true of your finances. Financially Fit Radio is dedicated to the small thing…

Cory Sickles


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    Think You Don't Need Financial Planning? Think Again!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025


    We dive into the surprisingly common reasons people believe they don't need financial planning – and why those beliefs could be costing them. We'll unpack the myths surrounding financial planning and reveal the real benefits of having a proactive strategy. Discover how a solid financial plan can empower you, no matter your current situation.

    China Tariff Truce, Recession Risks & How to Prepare Financially

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025


    This week, we break down the surprising China tariff truce and what it means for global markets. We then dive into the growing concerns surrounding a potential recession, exploring key indicators and expert opinions. We provide actionable steps you can take now to financially prepare for economic uncertainty and safeguard your portfolio.

    How to Supercharge Your 401(k)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025


    Ready to take your retirement savings to the next level? This week we dive deep into strategies to supercharge your 401(k). From optimizing contributions and understanding employer matching to exploring investment options and avoiding costly mistakes, we'll equip you with the knowledge to build a more secure financial future.

    Understanding Risk Tolerance - The Foundation of Investment Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025


    In this episode, we delve into the crucial concept of risk tolerance and why understanding your comfort level with potential losses is the bedrock of any sound investment strategy. We'll explore the spectrum of risk profiles, from conservative to aggressive, and provide practical tools to help you accurately assess where you fall. Discover how aligning your investment choices with your risk tolerance can lead to greater financial peace of mind and ultimately increase your chances of achieving your long-term goals.

    Too Good to Be True? It's Probably a Scam

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025


    Ever heard of an investment opportunity that promised unbelievable returns with zero risk? This week, we dive into the murky world of financial scams, dissecting common red flags and sharing real-life stories of those who learned the hard way. Before you jump at that "can't miss" deal, tune in to learn how to protect your hard-earned money from schemes that are, indeed, too good to be true.

    Must-Know Financial Lessons | Financial Literacy Month Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025


    In this Financial Literacy Month special, we highlight the absolute must-know financial lessons that everyone should understand to build a solid foundation. We break down essential concepts, from budgeting and saving to understanding debt and the basics of investing, in clear and actionable terms. Tune in to empower yourself with the fundamental financial knowledge needed for a secure future.

    Market Update and Outlook with Keith Gangl

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025


    Cory welcomes Gradient Investments senior portfolio manager Keith Gangl. They discuss what's happening in the market and strategies for the future.

    Important Social Security Updates and April 2025 Deadline Alerts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025


    In this episode, we break down critical Social Security updates, including potential benefit adjustments and eligibility changes. We'll also highlight the looming April 2025 deadlines for specific claiming strategies, ensuring you don't miss out on maximizing your benefits. Finally, we provide actionable steps to prepare for these changes and make informed decisions about your retirement income.

    Important Social Security Updates and April 2025 Deadline Alerts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025


    In this episode, we break down critical Social Security updates, including potential benefit adjustments and eligibility changes. We'll also highlight the looming April 2025 deadlines for specific claiming strategies, ensuring you don't miss out on maximizing your benefits. Finally, we provide actionable steps to prepare for these changes and make informed decisions about your retirement income.

    Key Financial Indicators You're Ready to Retire

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025


    In this episode, we dive deep into the crucial financial indicators that signal you're truly prepared for retirement. We'll explore beyond just your savings balance, examining metrics like sustainable withdrawal rates, debt-to-income ratios, and projected healthcare costs. Finally, we'll provide actionable steps to assess your own readiness and make informed decisions about your financial future.

    Key Financial Indicators You're Ready to Retire

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025


    In this episode, we dive deep into the crucial financial indicators that signal you're truly prepared for retirement. We'll explore beyond just your savings balance, examining metrics like sustainable withdrawal rates, debt-to-income ratios, and projected healthcare costs. Finally, we'll provide actionable steps to assess your own readiness and make informed decisions about your financial future.

    Thinking about Downsizing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025


    In this episode, we delve into the emotional and financial considerations of downsizing your home. We'll explore strategies for maximizing your return on your current property and minimizing the stress of transitioning to a smaller space. Finally, we'll discuss how to strategically reinvest your newfound capital for long-term financial security.

    Thinking about Downsizing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025


    In this episode, we delve into the emotional and financial considerations of downsizing your home. We'll explore strategies for maximizing your return on your current property and minimizing the stress of transitioning to a smaller space. Finally, we'll discuss how to strategically reinvest your newfound capital for long-term financial security.

    Tariffs, Tensions, and Your Money with Keith Gangl

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025


    In this episode, Keith Gangl from Gradient Investments breaks down the complex interplay between global tariffs and geopolitical tensions. He explains how these factors directly impact market volatility and provides strategies for navigating the uncertain financial landscape. Learn how to protect your portfolio and make informed decisions amidst escalating international pressures.

    Tariffs, Tensions, and Your Money with Keith Gangl

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025


    In this episode, Keith Gangl from Gradient Investments breaks down the complex interplay between global tariffs and geopolitical tensions. He explains how these factors directly impact market volatility and provides strategies for navigating the uncertain financial landscape. Learn how to protect your portfolio and make informed decisions amidst escalating international pressures.

    The Essential Guide to Financial Planning for a Secure Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025


    In this episode, we demystify financial planning, breaking down essential steps to build a solid foundation for your future. We explore key strategies for budgeting, investing, and retirement planning, providing actionable advice for every stage of life. Tune in to learn how to create a personalized financial roadmap that ensures long-term security and peace of mind.

    The Essential Guide to Financial Planning for a Secure Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025


    In this episode, we demystify financial planning, breaking down essential steps to build a solid foundation for your future. We explore key strategies for budgeting, investing, and retirement planning, providing actionable advice for every stage of life. Tune in to learn how to create a personalized financial roadmap that ensures long-term security and peace of mind.

    Finding Lost Savings and Avoiding Rollover Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025


    In this episode, we dive deep into the often-overlooked world of unclaimed funds, revealing how to track down forgotten savings accounts and uncashed checks. We then tackle the minefield of retirement rollovers, highlighting common errors that can cost you thousands in taxes and penalties. Finally, we provide actionable strategies to ensure your hard-earned money stays working for you, not against you.

    Finding Lost Savings and Avoiding Rollover Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025


    In this episode, we dive deep into the often-overlooked world of unclaimed funds, revealing how to track down forgotten savings accounts and uncashed checks. We then tackle the minefield of retirement rollovers, highlighting common errors that can cost you thousands in taxes and penalties. Finally, we provide actionable strategies to ensure your hard-earned money stays working for you, not against you.

    Retired? Smart Money Tips to Make Your Savings Last!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025


    Ready to kick back and enjoy your golden years? This week, we're diving into smart money tips to help your retirement savings last, covering everything from investment strategies to managing healthcare costs. Don't let your nest egg crack – tune in to learn how to make your retirement dreams a reality!

    Retired? Smart Money Tips to Make Your Savings Last!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025


    Ready to kick back and enjoy your golden years? This week, we're diving into smart money tips to help your retirement savings last, covering everything from investment strategies to managing healthcare costs. Don't let your nest egg crack – tune in to learn how to make your retirement dreams a reality!

    Retirement Roadmap: Navigating Your 60's

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025


    Are you in your 60s and thinking about retirement? This episode of Retirement Roadmap is your guide to navigating the financial landscape of this exciting new chapter. We'll cover everything from maximizing Social Security benefits to managing healthcare costs and ensuring your nest egg lasts. Tune in for expert advice and practical tips to help you make the most of your retirement years.

    Retirement Roadmap: Navigating Your 60's

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025


    Are you in your 60s and thinking about retirement? This episode of Retirement Roadmap is your guide to navigating the financial landscape of this exciting new chapter. We'll cover everything from maximizing Social Security benefits to managing healthcare costs and ensuring your nest egg lasts. Tune in for expert advice and practical tips to help you make the most of your retirement years.

    Planning in Your 50's

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025


    This episode dives into the crucial financial steps to take in your 50s to ensure a comfortable retirement. We'll cover maximizing catch-up contributions, re-evaluating your investment strategy, and planning for healthcare costs. Don't wait until it's too late – tune in to secure your financial future!

    Planning in Your 50's

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025


    This episode dives into the crucial financial steps to take in your 50s to ensure a comfortable retirement. We'll cover maximizing catch-up contributions, re-evaluating your investment strategy, and planning for healthcare costs. Don't wait until it's too late – tune in to secure your financial future!

    Retirement Planning in Your 40s: Steps to Secure Your Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025


    This week, we break down essential steps to take in your 40s to build a solid financial foundation for your golden years. Learn about maximizing your 401k, exploring investment options, and creating a realistic retirement budget.

    Retirement Planning in Your 40s: Steps to Secure Your Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025


    This week, we break down essential steps to take in your 40s to build a solid financial foundation for your golden years. Learn about maximizing your 401k, exploring investment options, and creating a realistic retirement budget.

    Signs You're Ready to Retire: A Guide to Your Next Chapter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025


    In this episode, we delve into the key signs that you're truly prepared to embrace retirement. We'll explore crucial factors like your financial health, including your savings, investments, and potential income streams. We'll also discuss non-financial considerations such as your physical and mental well-being, your social connections, and your desired lifestyle to ensure a fulfilling and enjoyable retirement journey.

    Signs You're Ready to Retire: A Guide to Your Next Chapter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025


    In this episode, we delve into the key signs that you're truly prepared to embrace retirement. We'll explore crucial factors like your financial health, including your savings, investments, and potential income streams. We'll also discuss non-financial considerations such as your physical and mental well-being, your social connections, and your desired lifestyle to ensure a fulfilling and enjoyable retirement journey.

    The Magic Number for Retirement: What You Need to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025


    In this episode, we dive deep into the elusive 'magic number' for retirement. We'll debunk common myths and provide a personalized framework for determining your own unique retirement target. Discover how factors like lifestyle, healthcare costs, and longevity play a crucial role in achieving financial freedom and a comfortable retirement.

    The Magic Number for Retirement: What You Need to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025


    In this episode, we dive deep into the elusive 'magic number' for retirement. We'll debunk common myths and provide a personalized framework for determining your own unique retirement target. Discover how factors like lifestyle, healthcare costs, and longevity play a crucial role in achieving financial freedom and a comfortable retirement.

    Common Financial Mistakes to Avoid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025


    In this episode, we look at financial pitfalls that can derail your wealth-building journey. From impulsive spending and excessive debt to neglecting retirement planning and failing to diversify your investments, we'll explore these mistakes and provide actionable advice on how to avoid them. Tune in to learn valuable strategies for making sound financial decisions and achieving your long-term financial goals.

    Common Financial Mistakes to Avoid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025


    In this episode, we look at financial pitfalls that can derail your wealth-building journey. From impulsive spending and excessive debt to neglecting retirement planning and failing to diversify your investments, we'll explore these mistakes and provide actionable advice on how to avoid them. Tune in to learn valuable strategies for making sound financial decisions and achieving your long-term financial goals.

    Financially Fit for 2025 Start Strong Stay Strong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025


    In this episode, we're kicking off the new year with a focus on financial fitness. We'll discuss actionable strategies for building a strong financial foundation, from creating a realistic budget and tackling debt to investing wisely and planning for long-term goals. Join us as we empower you to take control of your finances and achieve your financial aspirations in 2025.

    Financially Fit for 2025 Start Strong Stay Strong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025


    In this episode, we're kicking off the new year with a focus on financial fitness. We'll discuss actionable strategies for building a strong financial foundation, from creating a realistic budget and tackling debt to investing wisely and planning for long-term goals. Join us as we empower you to take control of your finances and achieve your financial aspirations in 2025.

    Life Insurance Strategies for Retirement Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024


    Discover how life insurance can play a crucial role in securing a successful retirement. This episode breaks down key strategies to use life insurance as a tool for wealth preservation, income generation, and tax efficiency. Whether you're an advisor or planning for your own retirement, this is a must-listen for actionable insights and expert advice!

    Life Insurance Strategies for Retirement Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024


    Discover how life insurance can play a crucial role in securing a successful retirement. This episode breaks down key strategies to use life insurance as a tool for wealth preservation, income generation, and tax efficiency. Whether you're an advisor or planning for your own retirement, this is a must-listen for actionable insights and expert advice!

    Planning as a Couple: Steps to Build Your Future Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024


    In this episode, we dive into the importance of financial planning as a couple. We'll discuss essential steps like setting shared goals, creating a joint budget, and discussing risk tolerance. Learn how to align your financial futures and achieve your dreams together.

    Planning as a Couple: Steps to Build Your Future Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024


    In this episode, we dive into the importance of financial planning as a couple. We'll discuss essential steps like setting shared goals, creating a joint budget, and discussing risk tolerance. Learn how to align your financial futures and achieve your dreams together.

    The Retirement Game Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024


    In this episode, we break down the essential steps to crafting a solid retirement strategy. From estimating your retirement needs to choosing the right investment vehicles, we'll cover it all. We'll also discuss the importance of diversifying your portfolio and the potential benefits of working with a financial advisor.

    The Retirement Game Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024


    In this episode, we break down the essential steps to crafting a solid retirement strategy. From estimating your retirement needs to choosing the right investment vehicles, we'll cover it all. We'll also discuss the importance of diversifying your portfolio and the potential benefits of working with a financial advisor.

    How to Talk to Your Parents About Estate Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024


    Estate planning might feel like a taboo topic, but it's crucial for securing your family's future. In this episode, we'll explore practical tips on how to initiate a sensitive conversation with your parents about estate planning. We'll discuss effective communication strategies, common concerns to address, and how to approach the topic with empathy and understanding.

    How to Talk to Your Parents About Estate Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024


    Estate planning might feel like a taboo topic, but it's crucial for securing your family's future. In this episode, we'll explore practical tips on how to initiate a sensitive conversation with your parents about estate planning. We'll discuss effective communication strategies, common concerns to address, and how to approach the topic with empathy and understanding.

    Essential Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024


    Navigating the complex world of finance can be daunting. In this episode, we delve into the crucial questions you should ask your financial advisor. From investment strategies to risk tolerance, we'll uncover the key insights to ensure your financial future is secure. Tune in to empower yourself with knowledge and make informed decisions.

    Essential Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024


    Navigating the complex world of finance can be daunting. In this episode, we delve into the crucial questions you should ask your financial advisor. From investment strategies to risk tolerance, we'll uncover the key insights to ensure your financial future is secure. Tune in to empower yourself with knowledge and make informed decisions.

    Practical Tips for Protecting Your Investment Funds

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024


    In this episode, we dive into actionable strategies to safeguard your investment portfolio. From diversification and risk management to understanding insurance options, we'll explore essential tips to protect your hard-earned money. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode provides valuable insights to help you navigate the complexities of financial security.

    Practical Tips for Protecting Your Investment Funds

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024


    In this episode, we dive into actionable strategies to safeguard your investment portfolio. From diversification and risk management to understanding insurance options, we'll explore essential tips to protect your hard-earned money. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode provides valuable insights to help you navigate the complexities of financial security.

    Social Security Essentials - What 2025's Changes Mean for You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024


    Social Security benefits are set to increase in 2025 due to the high inflation rate. In this episode, we break down what this means for your monthly checks, how it affects your overall retirement plan, and strategies to maximize your benefits. Tune in to learn how to navigate these changes and secure your financial future.

    Social Security Essentials - What 2025's Changes Mean for You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024


    Social Security benefits are set to increase in 2025 due to the high inflation rate. In this episode, we break down what this means for your monthly checks, how it affects your overall retirement plan, and strategies to maximize your benefits. Tune in to learn how to navigate these changes and secure your financial future.

    The Closing Bell - Ending the year strong with strategic financial moves

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024


    In this episode, we'll dive into actionable strategies to optimize your finances before the year ends. From tax-saving tips to investment adjustments, we'll uncover ways to maximize your wealth and set yourself up for a prosperous future. Tune in to learn how to finish strong and start the new year with confidence.

    The Closing Bell - Ending the year strong with strategic financial moves

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024


    In this episode, we'll dive into actionable strategies to optimize your finances before the year ends. From tax-saving tips to investment adjustments, we'll uncover ways to maximize your wealth and set yourself up for a prosperous future. Tune in to learn how to finish strong and start the new year with confidence.

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