Retire Eyes Wide Open

Schedule a Meeting at RetireEWO.com and click on "Book a FIT" Episode Transcript available here: sterlingwpartners.com/retire-eyes-wide-open-s3-e6 Welcome to Season 3, Episode 6 of "Retire Eyes Wide Open".In this episode, we dive into top Social Security planning strategies and provide insightful summer money insights. Scot shares his expertise from over 70 Social Security educational events, discussing critical strategies and addressing common questions like the longevity of Social Security.Explore the impact of summer market trends and discover how to navigate all-time highs. In the "Money Monologue," Scot outlines top Social Security strategies, including stress testing your plan and understanding the tax implications of Social Security.Join us for "Five Minutes on the Market," where we cover key market news and trends. Don't miss our "Money Rundown" segment, where we summarize and synthesize recent news stories most important to retirees and investors, and "Money with Murph," where Steven explains Social Security planning for public employees, including the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). Steven and Scot discuss topics like the impact of the presidential debate on financial markets, the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates, and the continued rise of the stock market led by AI and technology.We also answer listener questions on spousal benefits, working while receiving Social Security, and more. This is Retire Eyes Wide Open. Host: Scot Landborg Guest: Steven Murphy

https://www.sterlingwpartners.com/retire-eyes-wide-open-s3-e5 Welcome to Season 3 Episode 5 of Retire Eyes Wide Open. Listen to Scot's Money Monologue (1:50-11:55) on March Madness and your money. In 5 Minutes on the Market (11:55-17:47), Scot shares his thoughts on the state of the market. Stay tuned for our comprehensive Money Rundown (17:48-28:47), and in our Money with Murph segment (28:48-43:54), Steven connects March Madness with your investing strategies. Plus, we answer your Listener Questions (43:54-56:24)! This is Retire Eyes Wide Open. Host: Scot Landborg Guest: Steven Murphy

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 4 of Retire Eyes Wide Open. Join us in this insightful episode where Scot delivers a profound Money Monologue on death and time. Don't miss our new segment, 5 Minutes on the Market, where we share our market outlook for 2024. Stay tuned for our comprehensive Money Rundown, and in our Money with Murph segment, we'll demystify common financial jargon that every investor should know. Plus, we answer your Listener Questions! This is Retire Eyes Wide Open. Host: Scot Landborg Guest: Steven Murphy

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 3 of Retire Eyes Wide Open. Today we are talking about scary markets. Are they here to stay? We will also talk about RILA strategies, and Scot's top tips for investors. Host: Scot Landborg Guest: Steven Murphey

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 2 of Retire Eyes Wide Open. Today we are talking perspectives, and gratitude. We will also talk about AI, and how to be more present in the now.

Welcome to Season 3 of Retire Eyes Wide Open. Today we are talking about strategies for market fog.   How do you deal with market conditions that are not clear? Is the market going higher or lower?  How do you build a plan when the world seems so uncertain?

Today we're talking about COVID-19 and your Financial Portfolio. The pandemic continues to impact every aspect of our lives. What can you expect going forward? What should you do differently with your money is the worst over? What concrete things can you do to prepare for more uncertainty?

We’re talking about the psychology of retirement with special guest Professor Kenneth Shultz, Ph.D. and author of the book Happy Retirement: The Psychology of Reinvention. You’ll also hear my top 10 tips for adjusting to your new retirement reality.

Welcome back for Season 2 of our Podcast Retire Eyes Wide Open! We've been busy around here conducting over 20 public seminars within the last year, just on Social Security. So we are starting the season with an in-depth look into Social Security strategies. Also, stay tuned for future episodes, we have a lineup of exciting special guests on all things financial and retirement. 

We are gearing up to start Season 2 of our Retire Eyes Wide Open Podcast. In the meantime, enjoy some Season 1 Inspirational Highlights from Scot.

We are gearing up to start Season 2 of our Retire Eyes Wide Open Podcast. In the meantime, enjoy some Season 1 Podcast Highlights with tips from Scot.

We are gearing up to start Season 2 of our Retire Eyes Wide Open Podcast. In the meantime, enjoy some Scot bloopers!

Are you planning on bouncing your last check or leaving a big financial legacy?  People often fall into one group or the other.  We’ll talk about strategies for each.  Scot Landborg, host of the podcast, Retire Eyes Wide Open, shares strategies to optimize your financial legacy and ideas to make sure your money lasts through retirement.   

Advanced retirement planning strategies can help optimize your plan.  Scot Landborg, host of the weekly podcast, Retire Eyes Wide Open, shares his top advanced planning concepts.  They include the restricted application, the backdoor ROTH, charitable strategy and more.  

An active retirement is often a happy retirement.  What are some easy things to add joy to your retirement?  Scot Landborg, host of the weekly podcast, Retire Eyes Wide Open, shares his thoughts on joy and travel in retirement. 

How do you know if you are retiring with your eyes wide open?  Are you informed?  What’s missing?  Our 13 yes or no questions will give you some clarity on how prepared you are for retirement.  Scot Landborg, host of the weekly podcast, Retire Eyes Wide Open, shares his thoughts on what you need to know to be prepared for retirement.

Are annuities as bad as some people say?  Are they as good as some people think?  We take a more balanced approach and talk about the positives and negatives of annuities in a portfolio.  Who are they designed for and who are they NOT designed for?  Scot Landborg, host of the weekly podcast, Retire Eyes Wide Open, shares his thoughts on annuities and if they are a good fit for retirees. 

Is your advisor worthy of your trust?  Do you trust too much?  Or not enough?  What characteristics make an advisor worthy of trust?  What things should you legitimately be worried about in your financial life? How do you get clarity?  Scot Landborg, host of the weekly podcast, Retire Eyes Wide Open, shares about Trust and how you can find an advisor worthy of your trust. 

Top tips for optimizing your social security benefit in retirement.  Top mistakes people make when electing their social security.  Scot Landborg, host of the weekly podcast, Retire Eyes Wide Open, shares insight and strategy around social security and how comprehensive planning can help you maximize your benefits. 

Scot Landborg, host of the weekly podcast Retire Eyes Wide Open talks about tax strategy and why it’s a critical component in retirement plan optimization. Scot talks about the week’s news in the Money Rundown and our Scot Strategy and Listener Questions are all about taxes and your retirement.

Scot Landborg, host of the weekly podcast Retire Eyes Wide Open talks about the risks of volatile markets for retirees. Scot talks about the week’s news in the Money Rundown and our Scot Strategy and Listener Questions are all about managing the ups and downs of the market and how to get a handle on volatility in your portfolio.

What does it mean to “Retire with your Eyes Wide Open?”  Scot Landborg, host of the weekly podcast Retire Eyes Wide Open talks about why being informed in your retirement years is so critical to success.  Make sure you have the information you need to retire smart. Scot also talks about the week’s news in the Money Rundown and has tips related to social security in the Scot Strategy Segment.  We also take listener questions related to when to take social security benefits.