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Specializing in safe retirement strategies with a holistic approach to individual needs.

Sandy Minardi


    • Jun 15, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 18m AVG DURATION
    • 64 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Sandman Financial

    Breaking Down the Proposed Biden Tax Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 20:27


    We examine some of the most significant elements of the Biden tax plan proposal and what some of its details may mean for your financial strategy in both the near term and the long term.

    Life Insurance - What Beneficiaries Should Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 22:47


    During this episode, we'll discuss some of the critical things that life insurance beneficiaries should know, including what happens if a policy has lapsed and when you can expect to receive your payout. Additionally, we discuss the pros and cons of both permanent and term life insurance.

    In Demand Jobs for Older Workers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 18:54


    In this episode, we discuss employment anxiety among older workers and look at some jobs that are in demand for them, especially those who are 62 and older.

    All About Annuities

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 19:22


    Do you know there are many different types of annuities? Some have high fees, some have NO fees. Some have fixed rates of return and others invest in the stock market. Which one is right for you?

    401K Mistakes & Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 22:50


    401(k) plans are one of the most common retirement products. But what are they really? What are some common mistakes to avoid? And what even is a 403(b) and how is it different?! This episode examines the ins and outs of 401(k)s.

    Life Insurance Basics & Options

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 19:36


    What are some basics of life insurance? Is life insurance something that should be considered as a part of your financial or retirement strategy?

    Eye Popping Financial Stats

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 20:58


    During this episode, we're going to examine financial statistics that may surprise you, scare you, or inspire you to readjust your own financial strategy.

    5 Steps to Prepare for Retirement in Your 60's

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 17:44


    Today's episode addresses those last 5 or so important years before most people plan to retire. There are several tips and tricks to consider to make the most of your retirement, no matter where you are in the process.

    Financial Steps in 3 Stages of Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 21:59


    During this episode, we discuss smart financial decisions during three critical chapters of your life: your 20s and 30s, your 50s, and during your retirement.

    Discussing the American Rescue Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 22:36


    During this episode, we're going to do a deep analysis of the recently passed American Rescue Plan. In our final segment, we'll address some good post-pandemic budgeting options.

    The Costs of Financial Procrastination

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 18:40


    This episode examines some of the biggest dangers of putting off creating a financial strategy for retirement, including budgeting, long-term care and sharing your financial story with your beneficiaries.

    Financial Tips for Younger Workers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 18:46


    During this episode, we'll present financial tips for young workers. The tips in this episode may help steer workers who are still in their 20s toward a more secure and confident financial future and retirement.

    A Guide to Roth IRA's

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 22:17


    Roth IRAs can be a solid part of an overall financial strategy. In this episode will describe Roth IRAs, compare them to traditional IRAs, highlight their tax implications and then look at rollovers.

    Medicare in 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 21:41


    During this episode, we're going to examine some of the financial changes to Medicare in 2021, as well as some general insights and advice into this essential retirement tool.

    Social Security in 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 20:53


    During today's episode, we're going to discuss some of the changes you'll see to Social Security in 2021 as well as what you can do to adjust your own retirement strategy to address those changes.

    Understanding 401k's

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 23:19


    During this episode, we're going to really break down 401(k) so that listeners can gain a deeper understanding of their importance. We'll also discuss way to maximize your 401(k).

    Rollover Precautions/401K

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 19:52


    Do you know the difference between an IRA rollover and an IRA transfer? Do you know what precautions you should take as you roll over funds from one retirement account to another?

    Retirement for Couples/Valentines

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 16:47


    Show your love for each other by tackling the hard conversations with your spouse. This episodes covers 5 different topics you and your spouse should discuss before you retire. It's important to have a plan both of you agree with to ensure your retirement years stay full of love for one another.

    Tax Time is Here Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 19:30


    Tax season is a time of year when everyone is thinking about their finances. You can use it to help you make better decisions, not just this year but into the future.

    Legacy Planning During the Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 19:48


    During this episode, we'll be discussing how you can build a legacy plan or adjust your current plan to last well beyond the pandemic. We've learned a lot this past year. Don't let these experiences go to waste. Use our experiences to put practical plans in place for your life and your legacy.

    What to Do if You Want to Retire NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 20:25


    During this episode, we'll look at the steps people who are very close to retirement may want to take to ensure their financial strategies are as solid as possible so they leap into retirement with optimism and confidence.

    Financial Review and Analysis Tools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 23:35


    You should reassess your goals and risk tolerance annually. Every project requires the correct tools. When building your financial future, you need the right tools to evaluate and analyze your strategy. This episode examines some potential options.

    Medicare - A Beginners Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 23:07


    Medicare can be a confusing subject. There are so many parts, rules and regulations. Where do you even start when looking at Medicare? This episode serves as a potential beginner's guide to Medicare.

    What Retirement Savings Tools Should You Consider

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 24:12


    During this episode, we'll discuss various retirement savings tools that might be a good fit for your overall retirement strategy, whether you work for someone else, own a small business, or are otherwise self-employed.

    Take Time to Get Your Finances in Order/Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 20:25


    With millions of Americans still working from home due to the pandemic and since it's the holidays, it's a good time to take control of our finances to better prepare for a strong financial future.

    Preparing for Retirement When You're Single

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 19:56


    During today's show, we'll be discussing what you need to do to prepare for retirement if you're single. Much of the marketing around retirement focuses on couples, but single people have their own unique financial, healthcare, and personal needs when it comes to retirement.

    Things to Know About Annuities

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 19:58


    During this episode, we'll be taking a close look at annuities such as what they are, how they work, how much they cost and how to determine if they may fit your overall retirement strategy. There are plenty of nuances, as well as risks, that you should be aware of when deciding if an annuity is the right vehicle to provide lifetime income.

    Pros and Cons // Retire on the Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 20:18


    During this episode, we'll discuss the various pros and cons of living full-time in an RV after you retire. For many people, life in an RV can be a grand adventure but there are potentially significant drawbacks.

    Life Insurance Basics, Options, & Taxes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 19:25


    What are some basics of life insurance? Is life insurance something that should be considered as a part of your financial or retirement strategy? There are many different types, with options and tax considerations.

    When to Wait for Black Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 17:15


    During this episode, we'll discuss how you may be able to use Black Friday to your advantage when it comes to buying big-ticket items and holiday gifts. We'll also examine ways you can better prepare your finances for the holidays.

    It's time for a Financial Check-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 20:37


    Have your circumstances changed during the coronavirus economy? Some simple budgeting adjustments may help you get through this economic volatility a little easier. During our episode today, we're going to dig into just how important it can be to conduct a financial checkup.

    Mastering the Last Five Years/Election

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 19:56


    During our episode today, we're going to discuss specific steps you can take in each of the last five years before retirement to better position yourself to enjoy the rewarding retirement you've worked so hard towards.

    The Benefits & Drawbacks of Annuities

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 15:38


    Annuities can provide a steady stream of retirement income if utilized properly. Find out about different types of annuities, how they work and how/when they may be part of a financial strategy.

    Tips for the Unprepared Retiree

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 19:07


    Not everyone is prepared for retirement. How will you make up the difference? Do you have a strategy? This episode looks at potential options, tips and tricks to address being unprepared.

    All About Annuities

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 16:34


    Do you know there are many different types of annuities? Some have high fees, some have NO fees. Some have fixed rates of return and others invest in the stock market. Which one is right for you?

    "Qualified versus Non-Qualified" Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 15:59


    Do you know the difference between a Qualified account and a Non-Qualified Account? Learn how to protect your money from making a wrong tax move with your IRA's, 401K's, Roth Accounts and more.

    A Guide to Roth IRA's // September 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 20:21


    Roth IRAs can be a solid part of an overall financial strategy. This episode will describe Roth IRAs, compare them to traditional IRAs, highlight their tax implications and then look at rollovers.

    Annuities: Perception vs Reality

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 14:58


    The financial media is flooded with information about annuities. Some of it may be good to know. Some may not be. How can you filter the perceptions that are rooted in reality from the ones that aren't?

    Rollover Precautions // Labor Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 17:31


    Do you know the difference between an IRA rollover and an IRA transfer? Do you know what precautions you should take as you roll over funds from one retirement account to another?

    Rollover Precautions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 15:46


    Do you know the difference between an IRA rollover and an IRA transfer? Do you know what precautions you should take as you roll over funds from one retirement account to another?

    What You Should Know about Life Insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 20:26


    During this episode, we'll discuss some of the critical things that life insurance beneficiaries should know, including what happens if a policy has lapsed and when you can expect to receive your payout. Additionally, we discuss the pros and cons of both permanent and term life insurance.

    Procrastination and Retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 18:51


    It may be time for a procrastination intervention when it comes to your retirement strategy. What do you need to do first?

    Financial Review and Analysis Tool

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 19:53


    Every project requires the correct tools. When building your financial future, you need the right tools to evaluate and analyze your strategy. This episode examines some potential options.

    Surprising Ways to Boost Your Savings & Retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 17:30


    Hear tips on how to boost your retirement savings and income. A little bit from lots of areas adds up to surprising savings over time. Hear how now.

    401k Rollover Mistakes and Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 19:58


    On this episode, Sandy examines the ins and outs of 401(k)s. What are some common mistakes to avoid? What are direct and indirect rollovers? What are taxation issues to consider? How do you turn 401(k)s into lifetime income?

    Creating a Personal Pension

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 15:55


    Pensions are disappearing. What can you do to make sure that you have adequate monthly income in retirement? Listen to this podcast to learn more about retirement preparation from Sandy Minardi & Sandman Financial.

    Annuities: Perception v Reality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 14:58


    The financial media is flooded with information about annuities. Some of it may be good to know. Some may not be. How can you filter the perceptions that are rooted in reality from the ones that aren't?

    Retirement Conversations for Couples/Fees

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 15:08


    Communication is key for couples approaching retirement. Learn tips and topics you need to discuss.

    Medicaid v Long Term Care Insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 14:58


    In this show we will examine the differences between Medicaid and long-term care insurance. They are different solutions to different issues you may face. We hope this show will help clear up some of the confusion between the two.

    Life Insurance Basics & Options

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 15:15


    What are some basics of life insurance? Is life insurance something that should be considered as a part of your financial or retirement strategy?

    Qualified vs Non-Qualified Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 14:51


    What is the difference between qualified and non-qualified money? This episode will provide the definition and the differences between qualified and non-qualified money and taxation issues of each type of account

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