The Financial Answer

5 Things You Must Know About Decumulation To Retire Successfully

Accumulating money is one thing, but decumulation requires a whole different strategy. What do you need to know in order to be successful? 
 
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What we discuss on this episode: 
1:18 - Let’s talk decumulation.
2:26 - A lack of support could hurt you.
3:59 - The fear of spending is real.
9:10 - What risks could you face?
11:10 - Multiple buckets of money can make a difference.
13:06 - Should we be looking at tax consequences?
15:53 - Leverage your lifetime income. 

Retirement Blind Spots

What do you need to look out for when it comes to blind spots in retirement? Don’t overlook these key elements that you’ll want to prepare for in your financial plan.
 
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What we discuss on this episode: 
0:36 - We’re talking retirement blind spots today. 
1:49 - Are you investing in cryptocurrency?
4:27 - Do you expect the market to always go up?
7:05 - Inflation happens over time. Is it here to stay?
9:32 - Medical costs are not all covered by Medicare.
12:38 - Tax increases may happen in the future.

SECURE Act 2.0

What should you know about the proposed changes in the SECURE Act 2.0? We discuss a few of the possible impacts to you and your retirement plan.
 
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https://thefinancialanswer.com/podcasts/secure-act-2-0/
 
What we discuss on this episode: 
0:44 - Nathan shares about his recent vacation.
2:06 - What RMD changes could happen?
5:53 - Employers could start to auto-enroll us in a 401(k). 
8:28 - Catch-up contributions would be added.
11:20 - Matching funds for student loan payoffs are being proposed.
13:44 - A database for orphaned retirement accounts.

Are You Avoiding These 401K Mistakes?

What kind of 401(k) mistakes should you look out for? Nathan shares what you should know when it comes to your 401(k) and your financial plan.
 
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What we discuss on this episode: 
1:07 - June is here and summer trips are happening.
4:47 - Avoid 401(k) mistakes, like leaving one behind.
8:02 - Did you remember to rebalance?
8:55 - Should you use a target date fund?
11:55 - Should you use the 401(k) advisor?
14:00 - What are the hidden fees?

Understanding Your Financial Statements

Whether you receive a statement monthly or quarterly, your financial statements might seem difficult to read. Maybe you look at it or just toss it in a drawer to figure it out later. Many people start to pay close attention to it as they near retirement. On today’s episode of the podcast, we talk about what you should be looking at.
 
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What we discuss on this episode here: 
0:47 - Enjoy celebrating Memorial Day!
1:37 - Reading the fine print on your financial statement.
4:03 - What is the asset allocation summary?
5:38 - What about those fees?
7:32 - What are some hidden fees in regular life?
9:16 - What is cost basis?
10:08 - What fine print gets overlooked?

Reading the Financial Fine Print

Do you read the fine print when it comes to investments and financial decisions? On today’s podcast we talk through key areas that people tend to overlook and are in for a surprise later on.
 
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What we discuss on this episode: 
2:46 - Rate increase on long-term care insurance.
5:05 - Do you know what your annuity entails?
7:57 - Mutual funds that tanked.
9:47 - Life insurance got expensive after 65.
12:21 - REITs aren’t liquid?

Baseball and Retirement Planning

What do baseball and retirement planning have in common? Just like a financial plan, baseball can be enjoyed by those who know the ins and outs of the game and those who just understand the basics. Find out more comparisons on today’s podcast!
 
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What we discuss on this episode:
1:06 - Baseball and financial planning both involve simplicity and complexity. 
2:24 - It’s not all about the home runs.
4:06 - What strategy is the skipper implementing?
5:19 - Are you being efficient?  
7:50 - Are you caught up in appearances?
10:00 - What skills do your players have?  
12:34 - How will you win the game of retirement?

Avoiding Financial Mistakes During A Divorce

What financial mistakes do some make in the middle of a divorce? What do you need to keep in mind as you make a lot of decisions that impact your future?
 
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What we discuss on this episode: 
2:08 - People think the house is the biggest asset.
5:25 - What happens if one spouse makes more than another?  
6:32 - How do you compare different retirement accounts?
7:25 - How do you transfer the account from one spouse to the other?
10:02 - What emotional things should you consider?
12:30 - How can a financial advisor help?

Unhealthy Foods and Financial Health

What can unhealthy foods teach us about your financial health? On today’s episode of The Financial Answer podcast, we talk through the biggest culprits when it comes to unhealthy foods and how they parallel with unhealthy financial plans.
 
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What we discuss on this episode: 
1:40 - Who doesn’t love junk food?
2:17 - What are the empty calories of your financial plan?
6:42 - Hidden fees is like hidden sugar.
10:58 - Trans fat is in everything that tastes good, but what’s the risk?

Financial Lessons Learned from Calvin and Hobbes

What comic strip wisdom can we apply to our financial lives? Just ask a boy and his tiger…and Nathan O’Bryant, of course!
 
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What we discuss on this episode: 
1:00 - Today’s podcast is taking inspiration from a favorite comic book.
1:56 - “Life is full of surprises, but never when you need one.”
4:03 - “When life gives you lemons, chuck it right back.”
5:41 - “There’s no problem so awful that you can’t add some guilt to it to make it even worse.
7:36 - “A day could really slip by you when you deliberately avoid what you’re supposed to do.” 
12:32 - Mailbag: Do I have adequate diversification in my IRA?