Financially Fit with Eldon & Michelle Brown

We'll explain Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and discuss the role they will play in your retirement. We'll also determine whether you're an optimist or pessimist when it comes to retirement planning.

We'll discuss some income planning essentials. We'll also give you a financial reality check.

We'll discuss your biggest financial fears and the importance of achieving financial independence. 

We'll explore some of the lies we tell ourselves about our finances, and Michelle discusses her passion for helping women in retirement.

We'll uncover some of the little white lies found in the financial world. We'll also talk about the excuses people make for their bad financial decisions.

We'll determine whether you're an optimist or a pessimist when it comes to retirement planning. We'll also explain the ins and outs of Required Minimum Distributions.

Sometimes, you need to hear the truth when it comes to understanding your retirement. On this edition of the show, you're in for a reality check. We'll also give you some essential tips for income planning.

Do you have "Lazy Money" in your portfolio? We'll identify what Lazy Money looks like and how you can put it to work. We'll also discuss some important questions that you should ask an adviser in order to become more finanically fit.

We'll talk about how to address and overcome some of the biggest financial fears people face when planning for retirement. We'll also discuss the idea of independence in your financial portfolio.

People ask us questions about retirement all the time, but there are other questions they should be asking. We'll talk about those un-asked questions and also discuss popular retirement regrets.

On this edition of the show, we'll help you break down and understand your financial statements. We'll also talk about the importance of income planning.

We'll explain some of the common complaints we hear potential new clients give about their current situation. We'll also discuss the problems facing clients who have lost a spouse. 

We'll talk about the common financial conflicts among spouses, and we'll show you why 401(k)s aren't always the best investment vehicle. 

Nobody likes doing their chores, but it’s important to keep a clean house. On this edition of the show, we’ll show you the value of tidying up your financial life. We’ll also examine the consequences of keeping bad habits around in your financial life.

On this edition of the show, we’ll unravel some social security myths. We’ll also talk about the seven deadly sins of retirement planning.

On today’s show we’ll talk about our biggest financial fears and how proper planning can help ease those fears. And if that’s not enough, we’ll uncover some of the top money mistakes pre-retirees make and discuss how you can achieve financial independence in retirement.

Rebalancing is so important for your financial future. In this episode, we’ll talk about when to rebalance, why to rebalance, and how often to rebalance. We’ll also discuss portfolio types and analyze risks that you should and should not take while making your retirement income plans.

Before flying a plane, it's important for the pilot to make a pre-flight checklist. The same can be said of your retirement. We'll talk about how you can make a checklist so that your retirement takes off smoothly. We'll also take your listener questions and much more. 

Reading financial statements can be a difficult and cumbersome process. Today, we'll talk about how to break down your financial statements so that they make more sense. We'll also take your listener questions and talk about some rookie investing mistakes to avoid. 

Planning for retirement can be tricky. After all, it seems the financial markets are always volatile, and you never know what unexpected circumstances could affect you personally. We'll help you plan for the unexpected, and we'll also prepare you for some important financial birthdays. 

Just like the caution lights on your car's dashboard, there are financial indicators that tend to highlight potential problems in your portfolio. We'll discuss some of those indicators, and we'll also take your listener questions. 

On this week's edition of Financially Fit, we'll discuss the primary 401(k) mistakes you might be making. We'll also share some catch-up tips for financial late bloomers, and we'll help you determine whether to find a new financial advisor when you move away. 

On this week's show, we'll talk about the ever-present topic of taxes. We'll also discuss some financial decisions you can't take back. Don't worry, we'll be sure to prepare you to make the right choice when the time comes. 

Investment products can be useful tools in your financial portfolio, but it's important to read the fine print before signing your name on the dotted line. Otherwise, you might end up with a financial fiasco on your hands. On today's show, we'll help you avoid that mistake, and we'll also cover the dangers of financial procrastination. 

Tune in for a healthy financial debate with Eldon Brown. We'll also do some financial reminiscing and take your email questions. 

There are several seemingly obvious strategies to retirement planning that people fail to implement. We'll make sure you're capitalizing on the right approach to your retirement plan. We'll also see what we can learn about our finances from Warren Buffett. 

There seem to be several financial "rules of thumb" to abide by, but are they really that accurate? On this week's show, Eldon Brown joins us to debunk some of these pesky rules. Michelle Brown will also step in to discuss your last decade in the office before you retire and what you should be doing during this time to prepare for "permanent unemployment." All that and more on Financially Fit with Eldon and Michelle Brown. 

In retirement, there will always be those unforseen events that arise. We'll help you plan for the unpredictable. We'll also help you plan for some financial landmarks using your very own birthday. Don't miss out on some advice that just might change the way you approach your retirement plan. Tune into Financially Fit with Eldon and Michelle Brown. 

We'll teach you how to recognize the voice of greed when it pops into your head. Are you playing the guessing game as you prepare for retirement? We'll tell you why that's a bad idea, plus answer some listener questions on this week's show.

Are you a late bloomer? We'll talk about the things to consider if you're beyond 50 years of age and thinking that you might be behind when it comes to retirement planning. We'll also cover some of the common 401k mistakes we see and answer listener questions about early retirement, social security and what to do with your current adviser if you're about to move across the country.

This week we'll discuss some of the dangerous assumptions people make about retirement. We'll teach you how to pack your financial suitcase, and as always, we'll be sure to take your listener questions. All that and more on Financially Fit.

This week we'll take your listener questions and discuss what your financial advisor should be doing for you. We'll also take some financial tips from "The Greatest Generation." All that and more on Financially Fit. 

This week we'll take your listener questions and discuss whether to hold investments that keep your money locked up for extended periods of time. We'll also talk about the importance of regularly assessing your retirement plan. All that and more on Financially Fit. 

This week we'll take your listener questions and discuss the dreaded required minimum distribution rule. We'll also talk about the ways couples can manage to mess up their retirement plans. All that and more on Financially Fit. 

This week we'll take your listener questions and discuss what rising interest rates mean for your retirement plan. We'll also discuss three types of investing and some different types of "income gaps" that you should factor into your retirement. All that and more on Financially Fit with Coach Brown. 

This week we'll talk about some seemingly obvious investment strategies that people tend to miss out on. We'll also discuss common retirement goals and how the team at Brown Financial can help you to achieve them. All that and more on Financially Fit. 

This week we'll take your listener questions and discuss how much coverage you'll need when buying a long-term care policy. We'll also show you how some iconic characters straight out of TV Land might relate to retirees and pre-retirees. All this and more on Financially Fit with Eldon & Michelle Brown. 

This week we'll take your listener questions and discuss refinancing your home mortgage as you prepare to retire. We'll also take a trip down memory lane with Michelle and learn why she entered the financial advising business. All that and more on Financially Fit with Coach Brown. 

This week we'll take your listener questions and discuss whether it's possible to own too many rental properties. We'll also help you pack your financial suitcases, and then we'll try to identify some wrong assumptions about retirement planning. All that and more on Financially Fit with Coach Brown. 

This week we'll cover a listener's question about being forced into early retirement and Michelle is running for the high political office of "financial adviser". We'll see what her party platform consists of.

On this week's show we'll drop some "truth bombs" on the audience. Michelle will cover the complexities of financially planning for a long life and we'll answer some listener questions.