Ep 217: Creating Predictable Income in Retirement

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Creating a steady income stream in retirement is a goal everyone has because it allows for a steady and reliable life, but how do you achieve that within your financial plan? In this episode, Victor will explain how we approach income planning in retirement and the challenges facing anyone trying to put predictable streams in place.

Income is one of the four pillars of the Retirease Retirement Plan and a crucial piece of the puzzle. It’s not an easy thing to structure on your own and people often rely on income streams that aren’t as predictable as they believe like stock dividends. That can lead to wild swings within your account, which keeps you from enjoying a great lifestyle in retirement because you end up worrying about what you’ll have each month.

Join us as we dive into this topic today and help you better understand the process for setting up these predictable income streams.

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Specific learning points:

  • Is there a way to generate predictable income? (1:45)
  • Why dividends aren’t as reliable as people often think. (3:33)
  • An example of a time someone relied too heavily on the market in retirement with bad results.  (7:06)
  • How to offset inflation when setting up an income plan. (9:30)
  • How the income discussion fits into our initial meetings. (13:23)

 

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Retirease Radio is hosted by Victor J. Medina, a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP™). Founder of Medina Law Group & Palante Wealth Advisors, Victor and his companies are dedicated to empowering people through education about estate planning and their finances.

 

Ep 216: Cleaning Out Your Financial Closet

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For some people, now is the time for spring cleaning, which often means diving into a cluttered closet and getting it cleaned out and organized. When you think about your finances, that can often be very similar to that closet that you stuff anything and everything into.

In this episode, let’s see what principles we can take from a closet clean-out that we can apply to our financial lives. We want to make sure you have everything set up correctly so that it’s organized in a way that serves you rather than just being a collection of stuff that we’ve thrown in over the years.

And once you have everything where it needs to be, it’s important to take the steps necessary to keep everything organized and we’ll share tips on how to do that as well.

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Specific learning points:

  • How our financial portfolio often becomes a closet where we just store old stuff.  (1:10)
  • Where do you even start when you try to organize your finances?    (2:54)
  • Is this something you can do completely on your own?  (5:53)
  • Tips for staying organized once you declutter your financial closet.  (9:08)
  • How Palante Wealth can help with your finances. (12:59)

 

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Are You Paying Too Much In Taxes In Retirement? Click here to download the free guide

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About:

Retirease Radio is hosted by Victor J. Medina, a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP™). Founder of Medina Law Group & Palante Wealth Advisors, Victor and his companies are dedicated to empowering people through education about estate planning and their finances.

 

Ep 214: Why the Customer Isn’t Always Right in Financial Planning

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In nearly all of the retail, restaurant and hospitality world, the old saying is that “the customer is always right.”  But when it comes to financial planning, it’s probably not wise to subscribe to that idea. What’s the point of having a financial coach if your advice is better than your coach’s advice?

Let’s talk about some statements you might hear from clients that might require you to push back because the customer isn’t always right.

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Specific learning points:

  • Now is the time for me to get out of the market  (3:02)
  • This is what I want to invest in. I just need you to pick the exact funds for me. (5:57)
  • I don’t really need to spend money on _____  (8:05)
  • It’s fine that my returns are great because fees are low or avoiding a good investment because fees are too high. (10:54)
  • My accounts are down right now. I don’t think my plan is working. (13:37)

 

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About:

Retirease Radio is hosted by Victor J. Medina, a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP™). Founder of Medina Law Group & Palante Wealth Advisors, Victor and his companies are dedicated to empowering people through education about estate planning and their finances.

 

Ep 213: What’s the Difference?

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Financial planning can be pretty complicated. From strategies to investments to planning items, there’s a lot to learn and some of these things seem awfully similar.

In this episode of Retirease Radio, we’re going to play a little game of ‘What’s the Difference’ and highlight some of the terms that a lot of people get confused about. Maybe they don’t understand the difference between the two or maybe they don’t realize that there’s a difference at all.

The first step to a strong financial plan is understanding everything you’re invested in and this show will help clear up some of the confusion around some pretty common strategies and investments.

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Specific learning points:

  • The difference between Roth contributions vs Roth conversions. (2:44)
  • Term life insurance versus permanent life insurance. (6:52)
  • What classifies as a qualified account versus a non-qualified account? (11:00)
  • The differences between variable annuities and fixed annuities. (13:42)

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Are You Paying Too Much In Taxes In Retirement? Click here to download the free guide

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About:

Retirease Radio is hosted by Victor J. Medina, a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP™). Founder of Medina Law Group & Palante Wealth Advisors, Victor and his companies are dedicated to empowering people through education about estate planning and their finances.

 

Ep 212: This One’s On The House… Factoring Your House Into Your Financial Plan

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On this episode of Retirease Radio, Victor Medina explores some of the most common questions people have when it comes to homeownership in retirement.

We’ll cover topics such as paying off your mortgage, downsizing to a smaller home, borrowing money through home equity lines and reverse mortgages, and navigating home-related estate planning issues.

If you’re nearing retirement and have some questions about your home, we’ll probably cover them in today’s episode. So, tune in because this one’s on the house…

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Specific learning points:

  • Victor and Ben reflect on the crazy housing market of the past few years. (1:02)
  • Interest rates have gone up, but my mortgage rate is still low. Should I try to pay off the house quickly or just pay as little as possible? (2:26)
  • Victor walks us through what’s involved in the conversation with retirees about downsizing to a smaller home. (6:03)
  • Is a home equity line a good place to borrow money in retirement? (9:58)
  • We’ve all seen a commercial about reverse mortgages. Are they a good or bad idea for retirees to consider? (13:40)
  • Lastly, Victor explores problems that tend to arise involving the house during the estate planning process. (16:44)

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Are You Paying Too Much In Taxes In Retirement? Click here to download the free guide

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About:

Retirease Radio is hosted by Victor J. Medina, a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP™). Founder of Medina Law Group & Palante Wealth Advisors, Victor and his companies are dedicated to empowering people through education about estate planning and their finances.

 

Ep 211: Repurposing Your Old Financial Accounts

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If you’re like most people, you probably have some financial accounts that you don’t give much attention. The statements are just collecting dust in your file cabinet but they might actually be hidden gems that could be put to much better use.

On this episode of Retirease Radio, let’s talk about some of the accounts that people tend to ignore for too long. Victor will lay out some planning opportunities that are worth considering because you could be earning more in some cases or saving more in others.

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Specific learning points:

  • Three things you should evaluate in your 401(k) to determine if that money is better suited elsewhere. (1:25)
  • Why people are surprised that replacing your life insurance policy might be cheaper now than it was when you first purchased it. (4:18)
  • Why savings accounts and money market accounts present a good planning opportunity. (6:02)
  • Is there anything you should be doing with an old pension fund? (8:36)

More resources:

Are You Paying Too Much In Taxes In Retirement? Click here to download the free guide

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About:

Retirease Radio is hosted by Victor J. Medina, a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP™). Founder of Medina Law Group & Palante Wealth Advisors, Victor and his companies are dedicated to empowering people through education about estate planning and their finances.

Ep 210: Fear, Anger, and Blissful Ignorance: Coping with Market Turbulence

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On this episode of Retirease Radio, we’ll reflect on the extremely turbulent stock market of the past 12 months and analyze some of the common ways people cope with volatility and their different emotional responses.

We’ll start with the most common reactions, fear and panic, and discuss how they can influence investment decisions. Then, Victor will help us explore additional emotional reactions like anger, numbness, blissful ignorance, and opportunism.

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Specific learning points:

  • The danger of reacting to a fluctuating portfolio with fear and panic. (2:20)
  • Where Victor sees anger appears as an emotional mindset to volatile markets. “It tends to be at individuals and leaders rather than circumstances.” (6:15)
  • Is despondency or numbness a common reaction to market turbulence? (8:30)
  • Can blissful ignorance be a helpful asset in your emotional toolbox? (10:50)
  • It’s the opposite of where the discussion began as we analyze people who embrace opportunism even in the face of market upheaval. (13:20)

More resources:

Are You Paying Too Much In Taxes In Retirement? Click here to download the free guide

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About:

Retirease Radio is hosted by Victor J. Medina, a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP™). Founder of Medina Law Group & Palante Wealth Advisors, Victor and his companies are dedicated to empowering people through education about estate planning and their finances.

Ep 209: Does Your Estate Plan Have an Expiration Date?

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Very few things in life last forever. Cars break down, cell phones become out of date, food goes bad, even a good bourbon can spoil if you don’t store it properly.

Sadly, many people look at estate planning as a one-time activity (set it and forget it). While your estate plan might technically not have an expiration date, there are many times when it could end up “going bad” if not properly updated.

In this episode, Victor will take you through a few of the common scenarios that necessitate a meeting with your attorney to make sure everything is accounted for.

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Specific learning points:

  • People often ask how often they need to update their estate plan. (0:56)
  • What pieces of your estate plan need attention if you decide to move to another state? (2:10)
  • As your assets have changed, migrated or grown over the years, we’ll incorporate all of them into planning. (5:16)
  • What steps should you take as your family changes? (7:57)
  • How often is the law changing around estate planning? (10:28)

More resources:

Are You Paying Too Much In Taxes In Retirement? Click here to download the free guide

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Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher & Google Podcasts

About:

Retirease Radio is hosted by Victor J. Medina, a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP™). Founder of Medina Law Group & Palante Wealth Advisors, Victor and his companies are dedicated to empowering people through education about estate planning and their finances.

 

Ep 208: Investing Like a Genius

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People are always studying geniuses and highly intelligent people, trying to get an understanding of what makes them tick. There are specific qualities that you’ll find from some of the brightest and most successful people and learning from them can help level up your investing.

So let’s look at some of the common characteristics of highly intelligent people that you should apply to your financial life. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from your financial advisor with understanding or utilizing each of these traits. It could make all the difference in retirement.

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Specific learning points:

  • Having adaptability and flexibility in financial planning. (1:30)
  • Are you able to identify what you don’t know and ask for help? (4:54)
  • How can we learn from the financial mistakes of others? (8:17)

More resources:

Are You Paying Too Much In Taxes In Retirement? Click here to download the free guide

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Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher & Google Podcasts

About:

Retirease Radio is hosted by Victor J. Medina, a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP™). Founder of Medina Law Group & Palante Wealth Advisors, Victor and his companies are dedicated to empowering people through education about estate planning and their finances.