

Ready For Retirement
James Conole, CFP®
Ready For Retirement is the podcast dedicated to helping you learn the tips and strategies that will help you achieve your retirement goals. When it comes to retirement planning, it can quickly become overwhelming and easy to not take action. I designed this podcast because I want you to have the knowledge and confidence to create your secure retirement. My ultimate goal for all of my clients (and listeners) is to create peace of mind and that starts with having a strategy. I want you to spend more time thinking about what matters most to you in retirement. I post weekly episodes to keep you up-to-date on all the best tips and strategies to create a retirement that excites you. Everything from investing tips, tax planning, withdrawal strategies, insurance planning, Social Security, and that's just the start! Let's help you maximize your return on life. We use your money and the strategies I share in this podcast to do just that!
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Nov 9, 2021 • 23min
Should I Collect Social Security Early and Invest It?
Our topic on this episode of the Ready for Retirement podcast is about understanding if you should collect Social Security early and invest it.Questions answered: What are the benefits of collecting Social Security early? What are the benefits of delaying Social Security? Should I collect Social Security and invest it to attempt to achieve a higher return? What is the best approach for my individual situation? Are you ready to start focusing on the things that truly matter when it comes to your financial future?We’re on YouTube! Check us out here for more content to help you create a secure retirement: YouTube - Root Financial PartnersLET'S CONNECT!FacebookLinkedInWebsiteENJOY THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode, subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google PlayHave a question you want answered on a future episode? Submit it hereCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!

Nov 2, 2021 • 26min
How to Choose Between Multiple Pension and Annuity Options
Our topic on this episode of the Ready for Retirement podcast is about understanding how you can best choose what’s best for you when provided with multiple pension and annuity options.Questions answered: When might electing a lump-sum option make more sense than an annuity? Are there certain annuity options that make more sense than others? What are the best strategies when it comes to deciding between all of my options? What is the best approach for my individual situation? Are you ready to start focusing on the things that truly matter when it comes to your financial future?We’re on YouTube! Check us out here for more content to help you create a secure retirement: YouTube - Root Financial PartnersLET'S CONNECT!FacebookLinkedInWebsiteENJOY THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode, subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google PlayHave a question you want answered on a future episode? Submit it hereCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!

Oct 26, 2021 • 21min
How Should You Invest to Take Advantage of The 4% Rule?
Our topic on this episode of the Ready for Retirement podcast is about understanding how you should invest to take advantage of the 4% Rule.Questions answered: What is the 4% rule and how does it impact my ability to retire? What are the best strategies when it comes to investing to take advantage of the 4% rule? What is the best approach for my individual situation? Are you ready to start focusing on the things that truly matter when it comes to your financial future?We’re on YouTube! Check us out here for more content to help you create a secure retirement: YouTube - Root Financial PartnersLET'S CONNECT!FacebookLinkedInWebsiteENJOY THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode, subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google PlayHave a question you want answered on a future episode? Submit it hereCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!

Oct 19, 2021 • 19min
How to Prepare for a Career Change Before Retirement
Our topic on this episode of the Ready for Retirement podcast is about understanding how to prepare for a career change (or lifestyle change) before retirement.Questions answered: What should I take into consideration before I change my career (prior to retirement)? What are the best strategies when it comes to preparing for a career change (or lifestyle)? What is the best approach for my individual situation? Are you ready to start focusing on the things that truly matter when it comes to your financial future?We’re on YouTube! Check us out here for more content to help you create a secure retirement: YouTube - Root Financial PartnersLET'S CONNECT!FacebookLinkedInWebsiteENJOY THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode, subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google PlayHave a question you want answered on a future episode? Submit it hereCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!

Oct 12, 2021 • 22min
Is it Time to Give Up on International Investments?
Our topic on this episode of the Ready for Retirement podcast is about international investments.Questions answered: Should I be investing internationally? What are the best strategies when it comes to investing around the world? What is the best approach for my individual situation? Are you ready to start focusing on the things that truly matter when it comes to your financial future?We’re on YouTube! Check us out here for more content to help you create a secure retirement: YouTube - Root Financial PartnersLET'S CONNECT!FacebookLinkedInWebsiteENJOY THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode, subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google PlayHave a question you want answered on a future episode? Submit it hereCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!

Oct 5, 2021 • 26min
Roth Conversions in Non-Traditional Scenarios & Investing in Muni Bonds
Our topic on this episode of the Ready for Retirement podcast is about Roth Conversions in non-traditional scenarios & investing in municipal bonds.Questions answered: When do Roth Conversions make the most sense to implement? What are some examples of non-traditional scenarios where a Roth Conversion makes sense? Should I be investing in municipal bonds for tax-free income? What is the best approach for my individual situation? Are you ready to start focusing on the things that truly matter when it comes to your financial future?We’re on YouTube! Check us out here for more content to help you create a secure retirement: YouTube - Root Financial PartnersLET'S CONNECT!FacebookLinkedInWebsiteENJOY THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode, subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google PlayHave a question you want answered on a future episode? Submit it hereCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!

Sep 28, 2021 • 21min
When Should I Stop Saving For Retirement?
Our topic on this episode of the Ready for Retirement podcast is about when you should stop saving for retirement.Questions answered: How do I know when I no longer need to save for retirement? What are the best strategies when it comes to exploring whether or not I need to continue saving? What is the best approach for my individual situation? Are you ready to start focusing on the things that truly matter when it comes to your financial future?We’re on YouTube! Check us out here for more content to help you create a secure retirement: YouTube - Root Financial PartnersLET'S CONNECT!FacebookLinkedInWebsiteENJOY THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode, subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google PlayHave a question you want answered on a future episode? Submit it hereCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!

Sep 21, 2021 • 24min
How to Combine Retirement Planning with Legacy Planning
Our topic on this episode of the Ready for Retirement podcast is about combining retirement planning with legacy planning.Questions answered: How do I combine retirement planning goals with my legacy planning goals? What are the best strategies when it comes to exploring retirement planning and legacy planning together? What is the best approach for my individual situation? Are you ready to start focusing on the things that truly matter when it comes to your financial future?We’re on YouTube! Check us out here for more content to help you create a secure retirement: YouTube - Root Financial PartnersLET'S CONNECT!FacebookLinkedInWebsiteENJOY THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode, subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google PlayHave a question you want answered on a future episode? Submit it hereCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!

Sep 14, 2021 • 23min
How to Manage Asset Allocation and Asset Location Leading Up to Retirement
Our topic on this episode of the Ready for Retirement podcast is about managing asset allocation and asset location leading up to retirement.Questions answered: What are the benefits of Asset Location and why is it important for retirement planning? What is the right asset allocation for my various accounts? How can I position my portfolio for my retirement goals? What is the best approach for my individual situation? Are you ready to start focusing on the things that truly matter when it comes to your financial future?We’re on YouTube! Check us out here for more content to help you create a secure retirement: YouTube - Root Financial PartnersLET'S CONNECT!FacebookLinkedInWebsiteENJOY THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode, subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google PlayHave a question you want answered on a future episode? Submit it hereCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!

Sep 7, 2021 • 26min
Your Questions Answered; RMDs, Social Security Taxes, Income Annuities, and Dividend Reinvestment
Our topic on this episode of the Ready for Retirement podcast is about answering multiple questions that have been recently submitted surrounding RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions), Social Security Taxes, Income Annuities, and Dividend Reinvestment.Questions answered: What are the best strategies to manage RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions)? How should I be determining when to collect Social Security and what can I expect from a tax perspective? When does an income annuity make sense? Should I be reinvesting dividends? What is the best approach for my individual situation? Are you ready to start focusing on the things that truly matter when it comes to your financial future?We’re on YouTube! Check us out here for more content to help you create a secure retirement: YouTube - Root Financial PartnersLET'S CONNECT!FacebookLinkedInWebsiteENJOY THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode, subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or Google PlayHave a question you want answered on a future episode? Submit it hereCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!


