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Did you know that there are more than 2,700 regulations governing Social Security in retirement? Have you made the right decision regarding your own benefits? Most people don’t realize that, just like your taxes, this type of planning takes considerable thought … but you only get one chance to do it.
Don’t leave money on the table.
This morning we’ll discuss the five ways you could maximize your Social Security benefits.

This past weekend, I (Shea) was invited to a birthday party for a friend turning 60. The required dress code was a jumpsuit (I’m not kidding!). They projected Soul Train on the wall while we danced the night away doing “The Hustle.”
Entering a new decade matters to us personally, but what does it mean for our wallet? Ed Slott just released the article, “Retirement Savings Milestones: A Century of Planning.” Why is this important information? If you miss a milestone, there can be steep penalties or lost opportunities.
Tune in this Thursday to compare your age and your goals! We might wear our jumpsuits. But I guess you’ll never know

There’s still a lot of mystery surrounding the 2018 Tax Package. While the changes are long overdue, it’s going to take some time to get used to them. And since this is the time of year when the rubber meets the road, why not take a look at some of the positives? Kiplinger recently published the “10 Tax Breaks for the Middle Class.” In today’s show, we are going to comb through each one of them!
So tune in to see if there’s a tax break that might be helpful for you!

Is your tax plan up-to-date since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law? Do you have an estate plan in place that will properly distribute your assets once you’ve passed? Do you have any gaps in your insurance coverage or a plan for long-term care? Preparing for retirement can be overwhelming, and it can be easy to overlook some important aspects of your financial plan if you’re not working with a qualified financial professional. But how do you know which financial advisor will best serve your needs?
When choosing a financial professional, there are certain qualities to look for to help you narrow down your choices and to find someone who can help you create a financial plan that will take you through retirement.
If you’re looking, we can help! Tune in today to find out how to choose the right financial advisor(s). We will review Ed Slott’s, “Top 10 questions You Should Ask!”

Today is my (Shea’s) favorite holiday! Why? Because who wouldn’t embrace a holiday about love in the dead of winter? The hearts, flowers, colors and sentimental outreach make me happy! Did you know that the total spending for Valentine’s Day is $18.2 BILLION, according to the National Retail Federation. That’s an average of $136.57 per person! Guess how many couples plan on getting engaged on this day? While the number varies, in 2013 it was around six million.
So whether you’re new to love or have been in love for a while, we have a show for you! Because as the old saying goes, first comes love, then comes … money?

When it comes to retirement … given a choice, would you rather retire because you can, or because you have to? The choice is obvious enough. But because freedom in retirement is directly proportional to the amount of money you’ve saved, you want enough money to have choices.
So what is that amount for you?
Tune in today, and we’ll help you find that magic number, as well as discuss the standard retirement strategies that can help you “get there.” You might even discover that you’ve saved too much. Yeah, that’s a thing!

I (Shea) “learned” to color inside the lines when I was in kindergarten. The teacher gave us a blank drawing and some crayons. As we completed our project, she walked around the room giving feedback on our work. She said, “That’s nice Shea. Next time, try coloring inside the lines.” Without looking up I replied, “I just don’t see it that way.” For better or worse, that tends to be how I see the world. On occasion, however, I like to know where the lines are … especially when driving! When it comes to retirement planning, the “lines” are also called “limits.” You are limited in what you can stash away, limited in what you can double up on, and limited in what you can take out and when.
Ed Slott just released his Multiple Plan Table so that you can know your limits when doubling up on contributions. For those of you playing “catch-up,” you will find this table very useful.

I (Shea) am at that strange age when friends start losing their parents. It feels like I just graduated high school and yet, the same year as my 20-year high school class reunion, I’ve also attended several funerals. Some of my friends received an inheritance while others did not. I have witnessed firsthand the negative consequences that a lack of planning can leave on the adult child. Questions of whether or not it was fair or kind swirl around them and their siblings, causing self-doubt and pain. Oddly enough, it’s not about the money … it’s about the feeling of neglect, even if that wasn’t the intention.
Join us today when as find out how some people fail to plan. We’ll also hear some success stories too!

Word on the street is that Baby Boomers HATE the word “retirement.” They find other words for it, much in the same way they figured out how not to be called “Grandma” or “Grandpa.” They call it “Rewirement,” or “The Second Chapter,” or even “Vacation.” Regardless of what you want to call it, retirement itself becomes very real for those who are only one to two years out, ESPECIALLY when there is a downturn in the market.
By year-end 2018, the market dropped almost 20%, and advisors were warning investors to be ready for more volatility in 2019. All of the predictions in the world can’t prepare you for how you’ll need to rethink your money once you’ve collected your last paycheck.

According to the U.S. News & World Report, 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. Thankfully, to help us stay in the 20 percent, Kiplinger’sreleased the “15 Steps to a Prosperous New Year.” While we can’t promise that you’ll be prosperous in 2019, we do know that if you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time. Why not make a checklist and work through it? Most financial changes are small and incremental … yet, over time, they can be significant!