The Get Ready For The Future Show

Cover Your Assets

Whatever retirement looks like for you, it can be a scary concept! But in this episode, we're talking about three risks that could put your financial independence at risk and how we recommend you cover your assets that you're worked so hard to build.Originally aired 11/16/2022

Long-Term Care

Estimates say that about 50% of older adults will need long-term care at some point in their lives; for adults over 65, the odds shoot up to 70%. That means it’s highly likely that at least one person per couple will need this type of help! Today’s show discusses the importance of long-term care and how it can help you purchase dignity and independence in retirement. Originally aired 11/9/2022

6 Important Questions About Social Security

Social Security is foundational to retirement planning, But with around 2,600 rules that govern it, it can be confusing! How can you be sure you're maximizing your benefit? We're giving you everything you need to know about Social Security in today's show!Social Security Administration website Originally aired 11/2/2022

TRICKS to a Healthy Retirement

It's a spooky edition of the Get Ready for the Future Show! Whether your retirement is over a decade away or getting close, planning is a necessity. And we're using the acronym TRICK to lay out five crucial elements to consider in your retirement plan.Originally aired 10/26/2022

How Much is Enough to Retire?

"How much is enough?" This is a question we’re asked often, especially with market conditions the way they’ve been lately. Does a true "number" exist for most people? Or is it more complicated than that? We discuss all that and more in this episode of the Get Ready For The Future Show!Originally aired 10/19/2022

ROI - Risk of Inaction

Investing can be a risky business, but is it so risky that you shouldn't take part? This episode is all about helping you navigate the uncertainty of the market and helping you better understand the risks you may face both by investing and avoiding investing.Originally aired 10/12/2022

Wheel of Retirement Misfortune

We get it - planning for retirement can be challenging, even if you start early, have help, and earn a good living! And there are costly mistakes many people make that can throw a retirement wildly off track. So, in this episode, we're covering retirement misfortunes and how to avoid (or recover from) them!Originally aired 10/5/2022

Retirement Red Zone

If you're 5-10 years out from retirement, you're in what we call the Retirement Red Zone. When it comes to football, most teams have a better than 50% chance of scoring when they enter the red zone. For retirement, those are bad odds! In today's show, we're pulling out the playbook for YOUR retirement red zone!Originally aired 9/28/2022

Retiring Solo

Many people imagine entering into retirement hand-in-hand with a partner or spouse, but that isn't always the case. While retirement advice can seem similar for couples and singles, there are some important differences. We've got a special guest today who literally wrote a book on aging solo, Carol Marak, to talk about some of these key differences!For more information on Carol Marak, check out her website: carolmarak.com!Originally aired 9/21/2022

Why Retirees Feel Unprotected

Not so long ago, there was a time when many Americans felt comfortable planning for a 15 or 20-year retirement. But in recent years, retirement income planning has become much more challenging. In this episode, we're talking about why retirees feel unprotected and what you can do to feel more secure. And to help us out, we're joined by special guest Lauren Mitchell, LPL's  Vice President of Annuity Solutions!Originally aired 9/14/2022