Podcast appearances and mentions of ashley micciche

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host, Ashley Micciche. On the podcast this week, I'm going to do something quite different.  My father-in-law, Doug Micciche, passed away on May 22nd, after a very brief battle with cancer. I first met Doug when I was 16 years old, and for the last 24 years that I've known him, he's been a confidant and someone I love and miss deeply.  Doug was also a financial advisor in our advisory practice, and over the years, I learned from him - not just personally, but professionally as well. So I wanted to take this opportunity to share a few things about Doug - the kind of man he was, the way he inspired me, and the things he taught me.  To do that, I think we'll start at the beginning. I don't remember the first time I met Doug, but my husband and I started dating in high school, so I'm sure 16 year old me walked into his house acting like I owned the place.  Because my husband and I were high school sweethearts, I spent a lot of time at his parent's house, countless hours in the family room watching TV and movies with Doug. He and I both shared a mutual love for bad 90s action movies. By the time my husband moved out of his parent's home, I had already spent more quality time with Doug than most daughter-in-laws get to spend with their father-in-law in a lifetime, and for that I am grateful. One of my favorite pastimes was needling Doug, which was a tradition that continued until the end. Back in the early days, I would plop down on their couch so aggressively, I might as well have been working on my high jump, using the couch to break my fall. I would immediately look over at Doug with a sly smile, waiting for the inevitable sigh or eye roll. Eventually, after thousands of forceful couch plops, the spring broke in the exact spot where I would always sit…I still maintain I had nothing to do with that janky couch spring.  Their house had hardwood flooring on the stairs, and like a 7 year old boy, I would fly down the stairs. The pounding reverberation on the stairs irritated him to no end, so whenever I would run down the stairs he would always yell: “stampede!!” I took that as an invitation to pound my heels as loud as possible whenever I came down the stairs, just to see if I could get a stampede yell out of him. Doug was a great listener, and I often went to him when I had a problem or needed some advice. He was always honest and a no-BS guy. He was great at telling me what I needed to hear, even if it wasn't what I wanted to hear. I could trust his advice, knowing that he always had my best intentions at heart. There was no duplicity in Doug, and I very much appreciated that about him.  Doug was one of the most selfless people I know. Anything you asked him to do, he would do it, and whether he wanted to do it or not, you really had no idea, because he cheerfully devoted himself to other people and their needs. He would give me rides to and from the airport - often picking me up in the pre-dawn hours for the early flights I habitually booked. He always joyfully helped out with school pickups for my kids, and this past year, he picked up my 4 year old, Theodore, from preschool twice a week, always first in line because he was also ridiculously and annoyingly early for EVERYTHING. He and Theoore had their routine - he would bring him some gummi worms that Theodore quickly came to expect.  Doug was so deeply authentic, genuinely interested in other people, and kind down to his core, that he made friends wherever he went. He wasn't super extraverted, but he could relate to anyone, and making new friends was a superpower he had. He made friends with parents at my kids sports games, with other grandparents at school pickup, and most stunning of all - he made friends and stayed in contact with a guy he sold a car to - a chance encounter that turned into a friendship, and they stayed in touch for many years after.  Doug valued simplicity and he was content to spend his days at home, and as his wife Becky wrote in his obituary - “His pleasures were simple: daily exercise, command of the TV remote and a Friday night pizza, an enjoyable book and a nice slice of pie or cake. He was uncompromising when it came to his faith, to keeping his home and yard well-tended and his cars impeccable.” What I admire most about Doug was his enduring faith. He was Catholic, and attended Sunday Mass every week. He watched daily Mass on the TV livestream nearly every day.  He prayed and read the bible often, and like most men, was quite private about his spiritual life. But I caught glimpses of it often - a spiritual book he was reading, a text from him before a doctor's appointment or during a hardship to let me know he was praying for me. He did this often with me, but I found out after he passed that he did this with many other people too. After my dad had a health issue earlier this year, Doug texted to tell me that he dedicated his rosary that day to my father and his healing.  Doug was diagnosed with cancer on April 17th, and passed away barely a month later on May 22nd. His decline was so rapid and unexpected. We were all stunned by his initial prognosis of 1-2 years, even with chemo treatment. At that time, the doctors didn't know how advanced his cancer was, but the oncologist commented on his cheerfulness and energy, despite being so sick. He accepted his fate with grace and even humor on occasion.  At the end, I took great comfort and hope in the fact that Doug received all the sacraments - he went to confession and received last rites, which is very important in the Catholic faith.  In his last days of hospice care at home, they moved his hospital bed next to their queen bed in the bedroom, so Becky could lay comfortably with him, always at his side. I spent a few hours laying there with him too, praying for him and occasionally talking to him to let him know that I was there and that I loved him.  Our pastor visited him twice in the last days of his life, and I was there for the last time he visited, a little over a day before he passed. As part of the blessing and prayers for the dying, the priest read the text from Revelation, chapter 21: “He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain, [for] the old order has passed away. The one who sat on the throne* said, “Behold, I make all things new.”  Looking at Doug lying there, so weakened and close to death, yet so peaceful, those words captivated me…Behold, I make all things new.  He is at peace now, and I have great hope that he is looking down on us from heaven. No more death. No more pain. No more mourning. Only everlasting happiness and joy with God in heaven, because He makes all things new.  I know I can still count on Doug as a confidant, and ask him to continue to pray for me… I just need to look for more subtle signs of his advice and guidance, not the straightforward, blunt, telling-it-like-it-is advice that I'm used to from him.  Doug's funeral will be on Wednesday, June 25th, and if you're so inclined, I ask for your prayers for Doug, our family, and all those who love and miss him.  His wife, Becky, needs your prayers the most. She was married to Doug for over 40 years, and this is a great loss and a great burden for her to carry right now.  I want to close with an excerpt from a letter from my husband to his dad. My husband, Troy, wrote this letter and shared it with Doug the day his diagnosis changed from 1-2 years to 1-2 months. It turned out that Doug only had about a week left with us, and he heard this letter from his son only a couple days before the cancer took away his ability to comprehend what Troy said in his letter. Timing is a funny thing. If my husband had put off writing this letter and sharing it with his dad by just a day or two, it would have been too late. But he said all the things he wanted to say to his father just in time.  Troy wrote: “Fatherhood, faith, and my marital life. These are the priorities, and you helped instill them in me…You more than did the job that the Lord asked you to do, and you did it well. I am forever grateful.” We are all grateful to have known and loved you, Doug.  I hope you have a blessed week. My name is Ashley Micciche...and this is the Retirement Quick Tips podcast.

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host, Ashley Micciche. I'm a financial advisor and co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary financial advisory practice managing over $425M in assets.  For 17 years, I've helped clients retire with confidence, and my goal on this podcast is to simplify the complexities of retirement planning so you can focus on what truly matters—enjoying your retirement years while maintaining financial security. I remember having concerns about the US national debt and having conversations with clients about this back in 2011. That's what I'll talk about this week. Because the US national debt isn't like you or I having debt. It's quite different. If we don't have enough income to pay our debts like the US government, then we don't have money trees. The US government has their own personal money tree, and that can work, up to a point. 

On this week's episode find out how Deacon Scott is taking baby steps into being a empty nester, what are your teaching children about money, and how to be good stewards of God's gifts. This week's guest is Ashley Micciche from True North Retirement Advisors.Subscribe to View from the Pew on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.View from the Pew is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host, Ashley Micciche. I'm a financial advisor and co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary financial advisory practice managing over $425M in assets.  For 17 years, I've helped clients retire with confidence, and my goal on this podcast is to simplify the complexities of retirement planning so you can focus on what truly matters—enjoying your retirement years while maintaining financial security. So this week, I'll break down each step in the savings optimization ladder…what to focus on first, and what you should focus on next as you check each box and move up the ladder. If you pay attention to the right savings amounts in the right order in the right accounts, you'll be better off than most Americans and be more flexible with your finances, and set yourself up for more long-term financial stability. 

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host, Ashley Micciche. Back in March, I came across a 2024 report from Investopedia that looked at all the things that define the American Dream - getting married, buying a house with that white picket fence, having kids, driving a nice, reliable car, owning pets, taking an annual vacation, saving enough for a comfortable retirement,and having a funeral where they don't throw your body in a pine box (unless you're into that minimal aesthetic).  What does it all cost to live the American Dream over your lifetime? $4.4 million. Can you live a fulfilling life with less? Absolutely! But I think exploring these areas together is a helpful exercise to see how your attitudes and beliefs on spending money compare to what the average American says are what they want to achieve in life.  So this week, I'll break down each of these categories of “livin the dream”, explain how Investopedia came up with their numbers and see how that compares with your own personal definition of the American dream. Come on back tomorrow…where I'm starting at the beginning and the end. We'll talk about wedding and funeral costs.

Ashley Micciche from True North Retirement Advisors shares how pass on money values with your children.True North Retirement AdvisorsSubscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host, Ashley Micciche. So this week, I'm answering some of your questions - addressing everything from what to do when you get a big raise to figuring out the ideal age to start social security, to whether or not the ultra-safe stable value fund in your 401k is a good idea right now.

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host, Ashley Micciche. One of my favorite questions that I came across recently that I've started asking clients who are nervous about the current environment now is - what needs to happen for you to feel more in control right now?  It's important to ask the right questions and I find this question to be helpful because it gets to the heart of the issue for most people - you're not in control of the events of the world, yet you're feeling the effects of those events in a very real way as your investments go up and so far this year…down. Sometimes it's a small change that can make all the difference - slightly lowering your allocation to stocks, selling a particular position that is the most volatile, moving more into cash so at least you won't need to sell stocks if things get worse from here.  The key is keeping the long-term view in focus and not let current events cause you to completely abandon your long-term investment strategy. And just doing something - the smallest thing in many cases - is enough to help you stay stick to your plan. So this week we're exploring the topic: How to Keep Your Focus (and Your Nerve) Amid Market Chaos

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host, Ashley Micciche. I'm a financial advisor and co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary financial advisory practice managing over $425M in assets.  For 17 years, I've helped clients retire with confidence, and my goal on this podcast is to simplify the complexities of retirement planning so you can focus on what truly matters—enjoying your retirement years while maintaining financial security. This week we're exploring the topic: 10 Stupid Things People Waste Money On

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host, Ashley Micciche. I'm a financial advisor and co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary financial advisory practice managing over $425M in assets.  For 17 years, I've helped clients retire with confidence, and my goal on this podcast is to simplify the complexities of retirement planning so you can focus on what truly matters—enjoying your retirement years while maintaining financial security. This week we're exploring the topic: Going For The Gold: A Smart Hedge or Bad Investment?  

What is the best way to secure your retirement investments to ride the highs and lows of the market. Ashley Micciche, from True North Retirement Advisors, has some advise.True North Retirement Advisors.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host and guide, Ashley Micciche. I'm a financial advisor and co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary financial advisory practice managing over $425M in assets. For 17 years, I've helped hundreds retire with confidence. My goal on this podcast is to simplify the complexities of retirement planning so you can focus on what truly matters—enjoying your retirement years while maintaining financial security. This week we're exploring the topic: Too Good To Be True: How to Spot & Stop Financial Scams Before It's Too Late

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host and guide, Ashley Micciche. I'm a financial advisor and co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary financial advisory practice managing over $425M in assets. For 17 years, I've been helping clients retire with confidence, and my goal on this podcast is to help you do the same. Together we'll simplify the complexities of retirement planning so you can focus on what truly matters—enjoying your retirement years while maintaining financial security. This week we're exploring the topic: Navigating Markets in Turmoil

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host and guide, Ashley Micciche. I'm a financial advisor and co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary financial advisory practice managing over $425M in assets. For 17 years, I've helped my clients retire with confidence, and my goal on this podcast is to help you simplify the complexities of retirement so you can focus on what truly matters— living a fulfilling retirement while maintaining financial security. I just turned 40 last week. I still don't know how I feel about it. They say that age is just a number, but I don't really agree with that. Another birthday and another trip around the sun is an annual reminder that life on this earth is very brief, and hopefully we all grow to be better & wiser along our journey of life.  Do I feel older this year? I've been having a lot of pain in my hips and back recently. The other day I was bending over to help one of my kids with something, and as I stood up again, I couldn't do that all at once. I got stuck about ⅔ of the way back up, and had to pause and move slow the rest of the way back to vertical. I'm constantly putting on hand lotion because the skin on the back of my hands are starting to look all crepey. Stuff that didn't even enter into my orbit now occupies mental space in my head - like I better take it slow standing back up and did I remember to put my crepe cream on before bed.  So I definitely feel older. Wiser too? Maybe, we'll see…Because this week and next week on the podcast, I'll be sharing with you 40 life lessons I've learned over the last 40 years.  

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host and guide, Ashley Micciche. I'm a financial advisor and co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary financial advisory practice managing over $425M in assets. For 17 years, I've helped my clients retire with confidence, and my goal on this podcast is to help you simplify the complexities of retirement so you can focus on what truly matters— living a fulfilling retirement while maintaining financial security. I'm turning 40 this week. And I was planning to share with you 40 life lessons I've learned over the last 40 years, but as I was getting ready to record, the stock market continued it's turbulent path and both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 officially entered correction territory. So I thought it would be timely and hopefully more valuable to share some insights on corrections - what they mean, how to deal with them, and discuss what to do. 

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host and guide, Ashley Micciche. I'm a financial advisor and co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary financial advisory practice managing over $425M in assets. For 17 years, I've helped hundreds retire with confidence. My goal on this podcast is to simplify the complexities of retirement planning so you can focus on what truly matters—enjoying your retirement years while maintaining financial security. This week I'm taking a break to catch up from my recent trip to Hawaii.  I'll be back with new episodes next Monday, March 24th.  My name is Ashley Micciche...and this is the Retirement Quick Tips podcast.

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host and guide, Ashley Micciche. I'm a financial advisor and co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary financial advisory practice managing over $425M in assets. For 17 years, I've helped hundreds retire with confidence. My goal on this podcast is to simplify the complexities of retirement planning so you can focus on what truly matters—enjoying your retirement years while maintaining financial security. I was originally planning to talk about financial scams this week and how to spot and prevent them, especially in the new world of AI. But then as I was getting ready to record, the stock market went into a total meltdown over Trump's tariffs. No doubt if you've been following the news that this has been on your mind. Regardless of political leanings, my clients have been nervous about what the impact of tariffs will be on the economy and their portfolios. So this week, I'll help you digest the tariffs and together we'll try to make sense of what that means and what you may want to do about it.

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host and guide, Ashley Micciche. I'm a financial advisor and co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary financial advisory practice managing over $425M in assets. For 17 years, I've helped hundreds retire with confidence. My goal on this podcast is to simplify the complexities of retirement planning so you can focus on what truly matters—enjoying your retirement years to the fullest. This week we're exploring the topic: Longevity risk - will your money last in retirement?

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host and guide, Ashley Micciche & my goal is to simplify the complexities of retirement planning so you can focus on what truly matters—enjoying your retirement years to the fullest. I'm a financial advisor and the co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only, fiduciary financial advisory practice managing over $425 million in assets. Over the last 17 years, I've helped hundreds of clients save, invest, plan for, and transition into retirement with confidence, and I want to help YOU do the same.  This week we're exploring the topic: Micciche Money Principles

How do you make your retirement money last through the years? Ashley Micciche has the figures and shares them on today's show.True North Retirement Advisors.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! You've spent decades working hard to save enough for retirement—but are you truly ready to make the most of your retirement years? This podcast is aimed at helping you do exactly that - thrive in retirement! I'm your guide, Ashley Micciche & my goal is to simplify the complexities of retirement planning so you can focus on what truly matters—enjoying your retirement years to the fullest. I'm a financial advisor and the co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only, fiduciary financial advisory practice managing over $425 million in assets. Over the last 17 years, I've helped hundreds of clients save, invest, plan for, and transition into retirement with confidence, and I want to help YOU do the same.  This week we're exploring the topic: How to Minimize Stock Market Risk (Even if You're a Beginner!). 

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! If you're 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and looking for some daily quick tips to help your path to and through retirement, I'm your guide, Ashley Micciche. I've been a financial advisor for 17 years, and I've helped hundreds of clients carve out their own unique roadmap to retirement. I'm the co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only financial advisory practice managing over $400 million in assets.    This week's theme is: What Is Your Net Worth?  

What is your net worth and why is it important to track for your retirement. Ashley Micciche, from True North Retirement Advisors, explains how to factor those numbers into your retirement plan.Online Net Worth Calculator.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! If you're 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and looking for some daily quick tips to help your path to and through retirement, I'm your guide, Ashley Micciche. I've been a financial advisor for 17 years, and I've helped hundreds of clients carve out their own unique roadmap to retirement. I'm the co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only financial advisory practice managing over $400 million in assets.  This week's theme is: How To Optimize Your HSA In 2025

What can we learn from last year to make a financial plan for this year? Ashley Micciche, from True North Retirement Advisors, is back on The Morning Blend to share more.True North Retirement Advisors.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! If you're 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and looking for some daily quick tips to help your path to and through retirement, I'm your guide, Ashley Micciche. I've been a financial advisor for 17 years, and I've helped hundreds of clients carve out their own unique roadmap to retirement. I'm the co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only financial advisory practice managing over $400 million in assets.  This week I planned to discuss Optimizing Your HSA In 2025. But as I was finishing up and getting ready to record, I had a family emergency come up, so I need to take a break this week to focus on that.  I'll be back next Monday, February 3rd where I'll talk about optimizing your HSA in the new year.  In the meantime, be sure to check out my YouTube channel, Retire With Ashley. You can listen to the podcast there, and I'm starting to post new content over there, with the goal of posting videos more consistently in 2025.  I hope you have a great week! Looking forward to being back with you next week. My name is Ashley Micciche...and this is the Retirement Quick Tips podcast.

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! If you're 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and looking for some daily quick tips to help your path to and through retirement, I'm your guide, Ashley Micciche. I've been a financial advisor for 17 years, and I've helped hundreds of clients carve out their own unique roadmap to retirement. I'm the co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only financial advisory practice managing over $400 million in assets.  This week's theme is: What I'm Reading In January 2025

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! If you're 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and looking for some daily quick tips to help your path to and through retirement, I'm your guide, Ashley Micciche. I've been a financial advisor for 17 years, and I've helped hundreds of clients carve out their own unique roadmap to retirement. I'm the co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only financial advisory practice managing over $400 million in assets.  This week's theme is: 2024 Economic & Market Commentary

Ashley Micciche from True North Retirement Advisors tells us the top regrets that retirees have and how you can avoid them.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! If you're 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and looking for some daily quick tips to help your path to and through retirement, I'm your guide, Ashley Micciche. I've been a financial advisor for 17 years, and I've helped hundreds of clients carve out their own unique roadmap to retirement. I'm the co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only financial advisory practice managing over $400 million in assets.  This week's theme is: 5 Expensive Things I Bought Last Year That Were Worth The Splurge

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! If you're 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and looking for some daily quick tips to help your path to and through retirement, I'm your guide, Ashley Micciche.  I'm the co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only financial advisory practice managing over $425 million in assets.I've been a financial advisor for 17 years, helping hundreds of clients along the way carve out their own unique roadmap to retirement. The theme this week on the podcast is: The Best of 2024

There are somethings to prepare for and mistakes to avoid with end-of-year tax planning. Ashley Micciche from True North Retirement Advisors tells you what you need to know as the new year approaches.True North Retirement Advisors.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! If you're 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and looking for some daily quick tips to help your path to and through retirement, I'm your guide, Ashley Micciche. I've been a financial advisor for 17 years, and I've helped hundreds of clients carve out their own unique roadmap to retirement. I'm the co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only financial advisory practice managing over $400 million in assets.  This week's theme is: Changes Coming To Your 401(k) In 2025

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! If you're 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and looking for some daily quick tips to help your path to and through retirement, I'm your guide, Ashley Micciche. I've been a financial advisor for 17 years, and I've helped hundreds of clients carve out their own unique roadmap to retirement. I'm the co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only financial advisory practice managing over $400 million in assets.  This week's theme is: Your money personality and why it matters. 

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host Ashley Micciche, co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary financial advisory practice managing over $400 million in client assets.  Here on this podcast I help you plan, save, & invest wisely to live a fulfilling and financially secure retirement with brief, daily, actionable tips. I'm glad you're here, making this podcast part of your daily routine, & spending a few minutes with me each day. This week's theme is: 10 Money Tips From A 10 Year Old

It's Sunday, which means...it's recap time here on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast.  The theme this week was:Year-End Tax Planning Tips with Sean Mullaney, The FI Tax Guy I really enjoyed talking with Sean and getting his perspective on year-end tax planning considerations for investors.  The most important takeaway from this week is that it's always important in the last few weeks of the year to take a look at your income and tax situation and decide if there is anything else you could or should be doing to help with keeping your taxes lower in the current year, or in the case of the Roth conversion, looking ahead to future years to lower your taxes down the road.  The time to do this is now…before the distraction of the holidays pushes these planning tips to the wayside. Better yet, if you have a tax advisor, now is a great time to connect with them, be proactive, and ask them specifically about the tax savings strategies that appeal to you - get their opinion on which ones make the most sense in your situation and  Tomorrow, 10 Money Tips From A 10 Year Old. My daughter Keegan has been eager to get on the podcast, and she's a very outgoing and chatty girl, so she has a lot to say about a great many things - even money.  Children can be so wise, and they see things from an entirely different perspective than we can as adults. They're free from many of the money challenges that plague adults because of experiences, upbringing, hard knocks and successes.  So next week, you'll hear her unfiltered perspective on money and life.  Thank you so much for listening this week! If you're enjoying the podcast, please share the show! Be sure to subscribe if you haven't already, and if you're interested in learning more about working with me, check out my website: www.truenorthra.com.  Thanks for sharing the love and spreading the word. I hope you have a blessed Sunday. My name is Ashley Micciche, this is the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast. ---------- >>> Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2DI2LSP >>> Subscribe on Amazon Alexa: https://amzn.to/2xRKrCs >>> Visit the podcast page: https://truenorthra.com/podcast/  ---------- Tags: retirement, investing, money, finance, financial planning, retirement planning, saving money, personal finance

This week on the podcast, I'm bringing you segments of a recent interview I did on year-end tax planning tips with Sean Mullaney. Here's today's interview segment with Sean, talking about retirement accounts and some additional considerations if you have an Inherited IRA.  Disclaimer: The discussion is intended to be for general educational purposes and is not tax, legal, or investment advice for any individual. Ashley Micciche and the Retirement Quick Tips with Ashley podcast do not endorse Sean Mullaney, Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. and their services.  ---------- >>> Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2DI2LSP >>> Subscribe on Amazon Alexa: https://amzn.to/2xRKrCs >>> Visit the podcast page: https://truenorthra.com/podcast/  ---------- Tags: retirement, investing, money, finance, financial planning, retirement planning, saving money, personal finance

This week on the podcast, I'm bringing you segments of a recent interview I did on year-end tax planning tips with Sean Mullaney. Here's today's interview segment with Sean - tax loss and gain harvesting.  Disclaimer: The discussion is intended to be for general educational purposes and is not tax, legal, or investment advice for any individual. Ashley Micciche and the Retirement Quick Tips with Ashley podcast do not endorse Sean Mullaney, Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. and their services.  ---------- >>> Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2DI2LSP >>> Subscribe on Amazon Alexa: https://amzn.to/2xRKrCs >>> Visit the podcast page: https://truenorthra.com/podcast/  ---------- Tags: retirement, investing, money, finance, financial planning, retirement planning, saving money, personal finance

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This week on the podcast, I'm bringing you segments of a recent interview I did on year-end tax planning tips with Sean Mullaney. Here's today's interview segment with Sean - a continuation of yesterday's episode where we talk about why your Roth conversion decision might change based on expected tax policy, as well as Sean's view of the future tax climate.  Disclaimer: The discussion is intended to be for general educational purposes and is not tax, legal, or investment advice for any individual. Ashley Micciche and the Retirement Quick Tips with Ashley podcast do not endorse Sean Mullaney, Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. and their services.  ---------- >>> Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2DI2LSP >>> Subscribe on Amazon Alexa: https://amzn.to/2xRKrCs >>> Visit the podcast page: https://truenorthra.com/podcast/  ---------- Tags: retirement, investing, money, finance, financial planning, retirement planning, saving money, personal finance

This week on the podcast, I'm bringing you segments of a recent interview I did on year-end tax planning tips with Sean Mullaney. Here's today's interview segment with Sean, discussing Roth conversions. Disclaimer: The discussion is intended to be for general educational purposes and is not tax, legal, or investment advice for any individual. Ashley Micciche and the Retirement Quick Tips with Ashley podcast do not endorse Sean Mullaney, Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. and their services.  --------- >>> Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2DI2LSP >>> Subscribe on Amazon Alexa: https://amzn.to/2xRKrCs >>> Visit the podcast page: https://truenorthra.com/podcast/  ---------- Tags: retirement, investing, money, finance, financial planning, retirement planning, saving money, personal finance

This week on the podcast, I'm bringing you segments of a recent interview I did on year-end tax planning tips with Sean Mullaney. Here's today's interview segment with Sean, discussing donor advised funds. Disclaimer: The discussion is intended to be for general educational purposes and is not tax, legal, or investment advice for any individual. Ashley Micciche and the Retirement Quick Tips with Ashley podcast do not endorse Sean Mullaney, Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. and their services.  --------- >>> Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2DI2LSP >>> Subscribe on Amazon Alexa: https://amzn.to/2xRKrCs >>> Visit the podcast page: https://truenorthra.com/podcast/  ---------- Tags: retirement, investing, money, finance, financial planning, retirement planning, saving money, personal finance

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host Ashley Micciche, co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary financial advisory practice managing over $400 million in client assets.  This week's theme is: Year-End Tax Planning Tips with Sean Mullaney, The FI Tax Guy I'm recording live from FinCon 2024 in Atlanta this week, and I'm excited to have Sean share his expertise and insights about what you'll want to consider to set yourself up for a strong position as we approach year-end 2024 deadlines.  Sean Mullaney is an advice-only financial planner and the President of Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. Through Mullaney Financial & Tax, Sean provides advice-only financial planning for a flat fee. Sean writes the Plutus Award winning blog FITaxGuy.com on the intersection of tax and financial independence. He also has a personal finance YouTube channel and wrote Solo 401(k): The Solopreneur's Retirement Account.  I really enjoyed my interview this week with Sean, and I hope you'll enjoy the conversation as well!  Disclaimer: The discussion is intended to be for general educational purposes and is not tax, legal, or investment advice for any individual. Ashley Micciche and the Retirement Quick Tips with Ashley podcast do not endorse Sean Mullaney, Mullaney Financial & Tax, Inc. and their services.  ---------- >>> Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2DI2LSP >>> Subscribe on Amazon Alexa: https://amzn.to/2xRKrCs >>> Visit the podcast page: https://truenorthra.com/podcast/  ---------- Tags: retirement, investing, money, finance, financial planning, retirement planning, saving money, personal finance

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host Ashley Micciche, co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary financial advisory practice managing over $400 million in client assets.  Here on this podcast I help you plan, save, & invest wisely to live a fulfilling and financially secure retirement with brief, daily, actionable tips. I'm glad you're here, making this podcast part of your daily routine, & spending a few minutes with me each day. This week's theme is: Reflections on my No Spend October

Link to register for November's Office Hours: https://bit.ly/40fsBr2    Welcome to the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host Ashley Micciche, co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, an independent financial advisory practice managing over $400 million in client assets.    This week I'm traveling for work - actually I'll be in Atlanta, but by the time you hear this episode, I'll be back home again. I do love Georgia - the last time I was in 2013 when I went to the Masters in Augusta with my dad. That was a special trip and he got to cross off his #1 bucket list item. No golf this time, but it will be interesting to be in a swing state so close to the election.    I live in Oregon which is so deep blue, it's almost black out here, so we don't even have any political ads. In fact, true story, you won't even find any information about Trump in the official Oregon voter pamphlet. True story - google it. But I digress...    Since I'm traveling, I don't have any new episodes this week, but I do have a special announcement - coming back for a 3rd installment for 2024 is another office hours session where you'll have the chance to ask me your most burning question about retirement.    Sessions in May and August filled up quickly, so if you want to pick my brain you can click on the link in the show notes to register.    I'm switching up the format for this Office Hours. The last 2 were group discussions via Zoom, this time you'll sign up for a one-on-one session. I've had some feedback where some people prefer the one-on-one format for personal financial questions, so we'll give that a try this time around.    I love meeting listeners and it's a lot of fun to answer your questions - I always learn something and I hope you will too! At the very least, you'll come away with some valuable insight, more clarity, and actionable next steps on what's most on your mind regarding retirement! All with no strings attached!  Note: There are 6 time slots available. Click on the date to see all available times and follow the steps to book your preferred time slot. If you don't see an available time, please send me an email and I will add you to the waitlist. Email: ashleym@truenorthra.com  Link to register:https://bit.ly/40fsBr2    Thanks for listening! I look forward to hearing your questions in next month's office hours!

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host Ashley Micciche, co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary financial advisory practice managing over $400 million in client assets.  Here on this podcast I help you plan, save, & invest wisely to live a fulfilling and financially secure retirement with brief, daily, actionable tips. I'm glad you're here, making this podcast part of your daily routine, & spending a few minutes with me each day. This week's theme is: Keep Calm & Vote On

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host Ashley Micciche, co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary financial advisory practice managing over $400 million in client assets.  If you're 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and looking for some daily quick tips to help you on your retirement journey, you're in the right place! This week's theme is:  3rd Quarter 2024 Economic & Market Update   

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host Ashley Micciche, co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary financial advisory practice managing over $400 million in client assets.  If you're 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and looking for some daily quick tips to help you on your retirement journey, you're in the right place! This week's theme is:  How Much Car Can You Afford In Retirement?

Welcome to a new week here on the Retirement Quick Tips podcast! I'm your host Ashley Micciche, co-owner of True North Retirement Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary financial advisory practice managing over $400 million in client assets.  If you're 5-10 years on either side of retirement, and looking for some daily quick tips to help you on your retirement journey, you're in the right place! This week's theme is:  The Worst Social Security Mistakes To Avoid

Examining the 5 reasons you might want to retire ASAP with Ashley Micciche.