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
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May 6, 2019 • 21min
Should You Really Sell in May and Go Away? Ep # 86
On this episode of Retirement Starts Today I tackle the age-old question: should you sell in May and go away? This is a question you may hear each April and May so we'll talk about where it came from and why people say it. We'll also discuss a big idea from Nobel laureate, Richard Thaler, […]
Apr 23, 2019 • 24min
Triplets on 24 Hours Notice – Our Adoption Story
It was a Thursday afternoon in July of 2017. I had just finished at the gym and checked my phone on the way to my car – over a dozen missed calls – my immediate reaction was, "Who died?"… Rewind to the fall of 2016, my wife & I had decided to start the process […]
Apr 22, 2019 • 17min
How a Diversified Investment Strategy Will Help You Keep a Level Head, Ep #84
You know that the key to investing is having a diversified investment strategy and on this episode of Retirement Starts Today you will hear how people that decided to switch gears during the crisis ended up losing out. We will also discuss the Lyft IPO and why betting on individual stocks is no safer than […]
Apr 15, 2019 • 27min
Will Retiring Baby Boomers Crash the Market? Ep # 83
Will retiring baby boomers crash the stock market? Are you part of the looming baby boomer retirement crisis? According to some experts, baby boomers will crash the market when they retire. Find out my take on this by listening in. You guys probably don't want to hear another thing about taxes after paying Uncle Sam […]
Apr 8, 2019 • 19min
Will Your Kids Ruin Your Retirement? Ep #82
Welcome to Retirement Starts Today Radio, a retirement podcast. On today's episode, we take a look at your children. Will they be the downfall of your retirement plans? We all love our kids, but they could ruin our financial planning for retirement if we don't create some boundaries. We will also discuss a new retirement […]
Apr 1, 2019 • 16min
Retirement Rehearsal (Revisited) Ep #81
What could we learn about ourselves if we took a one-week "dry run" at retirement? Your host Benjamin Brand CFP®, RICP® is under the weather, so we are revisiting this idea of sitting home for a full week and doing absolutely nothing. What can be learned about your future, and how would your plans for […]
Mar 25, 2019 • 20min
Why I Won't Work With Your Kids, with Shannah Game Ep #80
Are you ready for your kids to start learning about finances? Well, don't send them to me! This may surprise you, it certainly surprised a client of mine that asked me to work worth their children. I specialize in working with baby boomers who are getting ready to retire and I don't work with young […]
Mar 18, 2019 • 21min
Do You Need Bernie Madoff Insurance? Ep #79
Have you ever considered buying fraud insurance for your portfolio? How about moving abroad to save on health care costs? On this episode of Retirement Starts Today we go over articles that tackle these questions as well as why many financial firms are giving back money to their clients. Listen to this episode of Retirement […]
Mar 11, 2019 • 24min
How Can a Forcing Mechanism Improve Your Retirement?, Ep #78
Have you ever heard of the term forcing mechanism? You may not have since it is a scientific term. But today you will learn how a forcing mechanism can improve your retirement. But first, we will discuss 2 headlines for you to think about. The first one will make you wonder what you should be […]
Mar 4, 2019 • 21min
Are You Aware of the Top 10 Scams Targeting Seniors? Ep #77
In this episode of Retirement Starts Today, you will learn about scams targeting seniors, what not to do to replace long-term care, and how the sharing economy may help you stay independent longer. You will also learn whether you should invest in the latest marijuana investment craze. Listen to this episode of Retirement Starts Today […]
