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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Feb 25, 2019 • 20min
How to Survive Grey Divorce and Being Single in Retirement with Sara Stanich, Ep #76
Have you heard of the grey divorce phenomenon? Many of us have the vision of walking into retirement hand in hand with our spouse. You know that vision, where you walk off into the sunset and live happily ever after. What happens instead if you face a divorce in retirement, can there be a happily […]
Feb 18, 2019 • 23min
How to Get the Most Out of Your Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan with Aaron Pottichen, Ep #75
When is the last time you checked up on your employer-sponsored retirement plan? Dealing with 401K's is a daunting task, people have so much on their plates already. Learning about all the fees and costs can be a bother. But it is important to know whether your employer-sponsored retirement plan is up to snuff. On […]
Feb 11, 2019 • 22min
Change Your Tax Status by Changing Your Domicile Ep #74
Are you familiar with the term "State of domicile?" You'll be hearing it more and more as our world becomes more and more digitally connected and people become more mobile. Retirees should especially pay attention to the issue because it could save them thousands of dollars. If you're interested in possibly changing your state of […]
Feb 4, 2019 • 21min
What We Can Learn From The Time Use And Happiness of Millionaires, Ep #73
There are many things we can learn from the time usage and happiness of Millionaires – not just how to make money and enjoy a better lifestyle. This episode brings you a handful of insights from a Harvard Business School study that looked into how millionaires use time, particularly when it comes to the level […]
Jan 28, 2019 • 15min
How John Bogle Put Money In Your Pocket, Even If You've Never Invested With Vanguard, Ep #72
There are many people who have impacted the way the world of investing works – but none in such a game-changing way as John Bogle. John founded Vanguard, a discount investment company specializing in index funds, in 1976 and was harshly criticized for it. But his approach has truly changed the way investments happen today. […]
Jan 21, 2019 • 21min
Listener Submitted Retirement Questions (Asked & Answered #3), Ep #71
Most people have retirement questions – and this podcast is aimed at helping answer them – so I'm thankful when I get to do these "Q&A" sessions on the podcast. In this episode, you're going to hear 4 questions from listeners like you. The first one highlights my advice to those who do NOT contribute […]
Jan 14, 2019 • 15min
Are Children Responsible For Their Parent's Debts?, Ep #70
What would you do if a $90,000 bill showed up in your mail a few weeks after your parents passed away? Can creditors pursue children for the medical expenses of their parents? We'll get into it on this episode. But first, I want to address what's going on in the markets. It looks like there […]
Jan 7, 2019 • 23min
How Your Best Year Ever Could Happen in 2019, Ep #69
Even though by all counts, 2018 was a terrible year for investing, you can make 2019 your best year ever. I can say that so confidently because I believe that it doesn't depend on what will happen in the markets or economy. It depends on you. On this first episode of 2019, I want to […]
Dec 15, 2018 • 17min
Podcast Goals For 2019 – And An Exciting Personal Update, Ep #68
The calendar is almost done for 2018 – and I've been thinking about podcast goals for 2019. Great things have happened with the show in the past year and the future looks very bright. I've enjoyed the interaction I've been able to have with you – the loyal listeners of the show – and look […]
Dec 1, 2018 • 25min
Simple Tax Strategies For Retirees In 2018
As you might imagine, tax strategies for retirees are not the same as those for non-retired investors. Not only do typical considerations like income brackets make a significant difference there are also changes in the tax laws that impact retirees differently than others. In this episode, I dive into specific situations and opportunities retirees need […]
