Retirement Starts Today
Benjamin Brandt CFP®, RICP®
Do you want to spend more money in retirement, while paying less taxes? Great news, you're in the right place!
I'll also teach you the benefits of retiring TO something, while most retirees only solve half the equation by retiring FROM something. Tune in every Monday morning - hosted by Benjamin Brandt CFP, RICP.
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I'll also teach you the benefits of retiring TO something, while most retirees only solve half the equation by retiring FROM something. Tune in every Monday morning - hosted by Benjamin Brandt CFP, RICP.
Join my "Every Day is Saturday" weekly newsletter for show notes, free book giveaways and other great retirement content: www.retirementstartstodayradio.com/newsletter
Episodes
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Dec 2, 2019 • 21min
My Favorite Retirement Podcasts [Rebroadcast]
Podcasts! I love them (and I'm guessing you do too). This week I'm sharing my favorite retirement podcasts that will educate and entertain you all the way to your ideal retirement.
Nov 25, 2019 • 21min
Are Bonds Worth Buying in Retirement? Ep # 115
Are bonds worth buying as a way to help keep a balanced portfolio in retirement? You may have read in the news lately about negative yield bonds. One listener has, and he is concerned that if they aren't paying much interest then maybe they aren't worth buying. I'll tell you my thoughts on bonds as […]
Nov 18, 2019 • 25min
This CIO Only Owns One Mutual Fund with Peter Lazaroff, Ep # 114
We make financial choices harder than they need to be. That's why Peter Lazaroff wrote the book, Making Money Simple. He joins me today to discuss the theme of his book. We reflect on why we make money decisions so complicated when the beauty of finance lies in simplicity. You'll be interested to hear why […]
Nov 11, 2019 • 15min
Wave Good-Bye to the Donut Hole and Other Changes to Medicare in 2020, Ep # 113
Have you heard about the coming changes to Medicare in 2020? On this episode of Retirement Starts Today, we'll say good-bye to the donut-hole and take a look at other relevant changes to the retiree health insurance program. Then in the retirement headline segment, I cover a Forbes article that highlights a proposal on lowering […]
Nov 4, 2019 • 18min
The Importance of Having Friends in Retirement, Ep # 112
You may not have considered the importance of having friends in retirement, but they add more than just social value to your life. On the Retirement Headlines portion of the show, I read from a Forbes article that discusses the value of having an active social life in retirement. You'll learn why an active social […]
Oct 28, 2019 • 25min
It's Roth Conversion Season, Ep #111
It's Roth conversion season! What does that mean for you, and how can you take advantage of the current tax cuts to get the most out of your money? On this episode of Retirement Starts Today Radio we'll get down and dirty with Roth IRA's and find out what happens if you earn even $1 […]
Oct 21, 2019 • 19min
Are Health Sharing Plans Worth the Risk? Ep #110
Have you considered a medi-share or health sharing plan in retirement? Shary asks why I've never mentioned them before. So on this episode, I open up and share what a health sharing ministry is and how I feel about them. Our second listener question comes from Don who asks about owning company stock in retirement. […]
Oct 14, 2019 • 18min
Will a Trump Impeachment Crash Your Retirement? Ep # 109
If you turn on the cable news there is only one thing you will hear about: the possible impeachment of President Donald Trump. This is not a political show. I don't discuss politics on this show or in my practice. But we do need to discuss the impeachment possibility because you need to be prepared […]
Oct 7, 2019 • 22min
Annuities for Retirees: Are They a Good Option? Ep #108
Are annuities for retirees a good option? Nes wants to learn more about annuities and how they work. But before I answer that question, first Bruce asks how he can calculate his exact social security benefits. If you have a question for me that you would like answered on the show, you can email me […]
Sep 30, 2019 • 20min
What is the Best Choice of Health Insurance Before Medicare? Ep #107
If you have been thinking of retiring early, you know that one of the biggest factors is health insurance before Medicare. One listener asks whether Obamacare or COBRA would be the best option. Another listener writes in with a question about investing his home equity in the stock market. You'll hear my responses to these […]
