The Get Ready For The Future Show

What is an IRA?

In short, it's a savings account with tax advantages you can use to save and invest long-term. But what IS it? That's what we're talking about on today's show!Originally aired 1/12/2022

Unstuck

New Year's resolutions - many make them, but few keep them. To kick off 2022, we want to help you develop the kind of habits that allow you to achieve the goal of financial independence. Because pursuing financial independence shouldn’t feel like you’re stuck on a treadmill - putting in work but never actually moving forward. Originally aired 1/5/2022

Best of 2021: How to Pursue Financial Independence Without Burning Out

The new year is here and we're bringing back our most listened to episode of 2021!In this episode of the Get Ready For The Future Show, we’re talking about how to fan the flame and keep your pursuit of financial independence shining bright!Originally aired 6/30/2021

3 Things to Consider if You’re Retiring in 2022

As we wrap up the year, we want to make sure that you are on track if you're looking to retire soon. Today we're looking at what you need to know if you plan to be retired by this time next year! We're also pleased to be joined once again by Ryan Detrick, LPL's Chief Market Strategist, for some market insights!Originally aired 12/22/2021

Get Ready for Giving

Financial independence can be life-changing for you. But it can also have an incredible impact on future generations! As the holidays approach, you can give your family one of the most important gifts: a plan. And don't miss out on a special offer we're offering on today's show!Originally aired 12/15/2021

All My (Gen) X’s

If you haven't already, it's time for ALL members of Generation X to get serious about investing for retirement. In today's show, we've got a trio of Gen Xers with some advice on essential money moves you can make to build (or even start) momentum toward the future you want.Originally aired 12/8/2021

Retirement Costs You May Not Have Though Of

Surprise expenses are almost never fun, and they're even worse if you aren't prepared for them.  Today we're helping you identify some of these expenses so they're NOT a surprise and instead, part of your plan. And speaking of plans, we have a special guest today: Terry Trespicio. Terry is a writer, speaker, and brand advisor with a new book on the way, Unfollow Your Passion.Find out more about Terri at her website and check out her book, Unfollow Your Passion.Originally aired 12/1/2021

Focus Your Finances

The future is fuzzy and planning looks a little different depending on each stage of life. But wherever you are in life, it's important to have a clear view of where you're going. In today's show, we're looking at different life stages and how to bring a plan into focus.Originally aired 11/24/2021

Good Enough Isn’t Good Enough

Nobody wants to settle for a mediocre retirement. But how do you move from "good enough" to "more than enough?" We've got some tips on today's show, along with a market update from LPL's Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick.

Social Security - What You Need to Know

Social Security is receiving its largest COLA (cost-of-living adjustments) in 40 years for 2022. But is that enough? What are the consequences? And should you be counting on Social Security to be the primary driver in your retirement? We're looking at all of that and more on today's show.Originally aired 11/10/2021