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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. This show is dedicated to the small things that make…

Michael McGuire


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    9 strategies if you're laid off right before retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025


    During this show, we'll look at some steps you can take if you're suddenly laid off from your job within five years of your preferred retirement date.

    What's Going On With Markets and Finance?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025


    So far this year we've seen extreme market volatility, but does that mean you need to make any drastic financial moves? In this episode we'll talk about what is happening and tips to weather the ups and downs of the markets and the economy.

    How to Handle Volatility

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025


    In this episode we look at the market volatility and how you can have a plan to deal with it.

    Social Security in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025


    During this episode, we'll discuss things you need to know about Social Security in 2025 as well as some of the lesser-known services that Social Security provides.

    The ABC's of Investing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025


    In this episode, we demystify the world of investing by exploring the dos and don'ts. We'll cover everything from initial consultations and risk assessments to portfolio construction and ongoing management, providing a clear roadmap for anyone seeking expert guidance. Don't let your emotions affect your financial decisions!

    The ABC's of Investing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025


    In this episode, we demystify the world of investing by exploring the dos and don'ts. We'll cover everything from initial consultations and risk assessments to portfolio construction and ongoing management, providing a clear roadmap for anyone seeking expert guidance. Don't let your emotions affect your financial decisions!

    Your Retirement Targets

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025


    During this show, we'll consider if you should plan to live to 95, five steps retirement steps, and building a retirement budget.

    Your Retirement Targets

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025


    During this show, we'll consider if you should plan to live to 95, five steps retirement steps, and building a retirement budget.

    Retirement: How do you know if you're ready?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025


    During this show, we're going to chat about the signs that help you how to know if you're ready for retirement.

    Retirement: How do you know if you're ready?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025


    During this show, we're going to chat about the signs that help you how to know if you're ready for retirement.

    Taxes and Your Retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025


    In this episode we uncover how your retirement income is taxed, explore strategies to minimize your tax burden, and ensure you keep more of your hard-earned money during your golden years.

    Taxes and Your Retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025


    In this episode we uncover how your retirement income is taxed, explore strategies to minimize your tax burden, and ensure you keep more of your hard-earned money during your golden years.

    Tariffs and the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025


    In this episode, we will discuss the impact of tariffs on the global economy. We will also discuss how tariffs can affect your personal finances. Finally, we will provide some tips on how to protect your finances in a time of rising tariffs.

    Tariffs and the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025


    In this episode, we will discuss the impact of tariffs on the global economy. We will also discuss how tariffs can affect your personal finances. Finally, we will provide some tips on how to protect your finances in a time of rising tariffs.

    Social Security in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025


    During this episode, we'll discuss things you need to know about Social Security in 2025 as well as some of the lesser-known services that Social Security provides.

    Social Security in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025


    During this episode, we'll discuss things you need to know about Social Security in 2025 as well as some of the lesser-known services that Social Security provides.

    Financial Resolutions for the New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025


    In this episode we explore actionable steps to achieve your financial goals in the new year. We'll discuss strategies for budgeting, saving, and investing, including tips for reducing debt, maximizing retirement contributions, and building an emergency fund. Join us as we provide practical advice and motivation to help you make 2025 your most financially successful year yet.

    Financial Resolutions for the New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025


    In this episode we explore actionable steps to achieve your financial goals in the new year. We'll discuss strategies for budgeting, saving, and investing, including tips for reducing debt, maximizing retirement contributions, and building an emergency fund. Join us as we provide practical advice and motivation to help you make 2025 your most financially successful year yet.

    Add These to Your Anti-Bucket List

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024


    On this show, we're going to discuss items you'll want to include on your retirement anti-bucket list and will also look at some of the things that often get overlooked during retirement planning.

    Add These to Your Anti-Bucket List

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024


    On this show, we're going to discuss items you'll want to include on your retirement anti-bucket list and will also look at some of the things that often get overlooked during retirement planning.

    Your Retirement Planning Ages

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024


    On this show, we'll look at how younger workers feel about retirement, and we'll then discuss retirement prep at different ages.

    Your Retirement Planning Ages

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024


    On this show, we'll look at how younger workers feel about retirement, and we'll then discuss retirement prep at different ages.

    Reducing Taxes on Retirement Withdrawals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024


    During this show, we're going to discuss how you can save money on withdrawals from retirement accounts.

    Reducing Taxes on Retirement Withdrawals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024


    During this show, we're going to discuss how you can save money on withdrawals from retirement accounts.

    What does the Fed's rate cut mean for you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024


    During this program, we're going to discuss what the recent news of a Fed rate cut means for the average American.

    What does the Fed's rate cut mean for you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024


    During this program, we're going to discuss what the recent news of a Fed rate cut means for the average American.

    Preserve Your Retirement Savings

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024


    In this episode, we dive deep into strategies to protect your retirement savings from market volatility and unexpected expenses. Discover how to diversify your investments, set aside an emergency fund, and consider tax strategies to safeguard your financial future.

    Preserve Your Retirement Savings

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024


    In this episode, we dive deep into strategies to protect your retirement savings from market volatility and unexpected expenses. Discover how to diversify your investments, set aside an emergency fund, and consider tax strategies to safeguard your financial future.

    What about Gen X?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024


    During this show, we'll begin by looking at the retirement needs of Gen X before broadening out to discuss the retirement needs for workers of all ages.

    What about Gen X?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024


    During this show, we'll begin by looking at the retirement needs of Gen X before broadening out to discuss the retirement needs for workers of all ages.

    What's scarier, death or retirement?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024


    During this show, we're going to look at why many Americans may be afraid of retirement and strategies you can use to help avoid that fear.

    What's scarier, death or retirement?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024


    During this show, we're going to look at why many Americans may be afraid of retirement and strategies you can use to help avoid that fear.

    Rollover or Stay Put?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024


    Confused about whether to roll over your 401(k) or keep it where it is? In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of both options. Learn about tax implications, investment choices, and how to make the best decision for your financial future.

    Rollover or Stay Put?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024


    Confused about whether to roll over your 401(k) or keep it where it is? In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of both options. Learn about tax implications, investment choices, and how to make the best decision for your financial future.

    Avoiding Retirement Regrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024


    In this episode, we'll delve into the common retirement regrets people experience and provide practical strategies to avoid them. Discover how to set realistic financial goals, diversify your investments, and plan for unexpected expenses to ensure a fulfilling and worry-free retirement.

    Avoiding Retirement Regrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024


    In this episode, we'll delve into the common retirement regrets people experience and provide practical strategies to avoid them. Discover how to set realistic financial goals, diversify your investments, and plan for unexpected expenses to ensure a fulfilling and worry-free retirement.

    Don't End Up with These Retirement Regrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024


    Retirement can be a golden chapter, but many people look back with financial regrets. In this episode, we dive into common pitfalls that can derail your retirement dreams. From underestimating healthcare costs to regretting impulsive purchases, we'll uncover the most frequent financial missteps and provide actionable advice to avoid them. By the end, you'll have a clear roadmap to a worry-free retirement.

    Don't End Up with These Retirement Regrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024


    Retirement can be a golden chapter, but many people look back with financial regrets. In this episode, we dive into common pitfalls that can derail your retirement dreams. From underestimating healthcare costs to regretting impulsive purchases, we'll uncover the most frequent financial missteps and provide actionable advice to avoid them. By the end, you'll have a clear roadmap to a worry-free retirement.

    Preparing Your Finances for Fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024


    As the leaves change and the air cools, it's time to give your finances a seasonal refresh. In this episode, we'll discuss essential steps to prepare your budget for fall expenses, including spending plans, paying down debt, financial planning and more.

    Preparing Your Finances for Fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024


    As the leaves change and the air cools, it's time to give your finances a seasonal refresh. In this episode, we'll discuss essential steps to prepare your budget for fall expenses, including spending plans, paying down debt, financial planning and more.

    Targeting Age 95

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024


    During this show, we'll first consider whether age 95 is still a good target age to build a retirement strategy around before considering some steps to prepare your finances for retirement.

    Targeting Age 95

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024


    During this show, we'll first consider whether age 95 is still a good target age to build a retirement strategy around before considering some steps to prepare your finances for retirement.

    Social Security Steps for Couples

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024


    During this show, we're going to look at five possible Social Security steps for couples as well as basic Social Security elements that everyone should know.

    Social Security Steps for Couples

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024


    During this show, we're going to look at five possible Social Security steps for couples as well as basic Social Security elements that everyone should know.

    Your Retirement Checklist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024


    During this episode, we're going to highlight the steps you should take each year as part of your 10-year retirement checklist.

    Your Retirement Checklist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024


    During this episode, we're going to highlight the steps you should take each year as part of your 10-year retirement checklist.

    Your Retirement Magic Number

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024


    On this show, we'll discuss retirement magic numbers and what it would mean to have two million dollars and five hundred thousand dollars saved for retirement.

    Your Retirement Magic Number

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024


    On this show, we'll discuss retirement magic numbers and what it would mean to have two million dollars and five hundred thousand dollars saved for retirement.

    Taxes may rise soon, here's what to do…

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024


    During this show, we'll discuss the potential fallout if the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is allowed to expire at the end of 2025. We'll also highlight limiting taxes on retirement withdrawals.

    Taxes may rise soon, here's what to do…

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024


    During this show, we'll discuss the potential fallout if the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is allowed to expire at the end of 2025. We'll also highlight limiting taxes on retirement withdrawals.

    Building a Resilient 401(K) Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024


    In this episode, we'll consider what you should do if your 401(k) match is cut. We'll also examine 401(k) alternatives.

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