Ready For Retirement

James Conole, CFP®
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!

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