Strategic Planning Podcast

Bigger Pension Now… or Security Later?

When retirement is around the corner, some of the biggest decisions aren’t about when to retire; they’re about how income continues if one spouse is gone. Pension options can look straightforward on paper, but the tradeoffs behind them are anything but. Today, we’re walking through a listener question that highlights a common decision couples face. Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/   [http://spcinvesting.com/%20] Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/ [https://talkstomike.com/]

Three Questions From People Thinking About Retiring In 2026

We're doing something a little different today. Three listeners wrote in with variations of the same question- am I ready to retire in 2026? Same question, three very different situations, three very different answers.     Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/   [http://spcinvesting.com/%20] Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/ [https://talkstomike.com/]

You've Managed Your Own Money Successfully - Why Would You Need an Advisor Now?

We heard from a listener who has managed their own money for years and done well. So why would they need an advisor now that retirement is around the corner?   Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/   [http://spcinvesting.com/%20] Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/ [https://talkstomike.com/]

A New Proposal Might Cap Your Social Security Payments

A new proposal out of Washington is adding a fresh angle to the Social Security solvency debate. Today, we're breaking down what's proposed, if it might cost you money in the future, and what questions it raises for anyone planning around Social Security right now.   Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/   [http://spcinvesting.com/%20] Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/ [https://talkstomike.com/]

Mailbag: Extra Cash, Early Retirement Health Insurance & Retirement Taxes

This week on Strategic Planning, the team answers listener questions about smart financial decisions as retirement approaches. They discuss what to do with extra cash flow after paying off your mortgage, options for covering health insurance if you retire before Medicare eligibility, and how taxes work when withdrawing money from retirement accounts. Tune in for practical insights to help you think through these common retirement planning challenges.   Show Links & Info: SPC Investing: http://spcinvesting.com/   [http://spcinvesting.com/%20] Schedule A Visit: https://talkstomike.com/ [https://talkstomike.com/]