DIY Retirement: What Could Be Missing From Your Plan?

DIY Retirement: What Could Be Missing From Your Plan?

Are you managing your retirement like a DIY project when it really needs a blueprint? Heidi Ricken Provost and Gerry Ricken discuss the difference between having an investment strategy and having a complete retirement plan. They explore how emotions can impact financial decisions, the value of tax strategy, risk management, income planning, and why many retirees may be focused on the wrong metrics. The conversation also examines the benefits and limitations of the do-it-yourself approach and how a written retirement plan can help bring clarity to the bigger picture. Get your complimentary meeting with Heidi and Gerry to make a comprehensive plan for your retirement – call 314-442-6476 or go to RickenFinancial.com [https://rickenfinancial.com/]. Click here [https://rickenfinancial.com/events/] to learn more about Ricken Financial's upcoming events or call 314-442-6476. Find the Rickens on social media: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/RickenFinancial]  |  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rickenfinancial/]  |  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@rickenfinancial] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Retirement Planning Gaps Most People Never See

More than half of Americans may not have a retirement plan—but what actually qualifies as one? Gerry Ricken & Heidi Ricken Provost break down the key components of a comprehensive retirement plan, including income, investments, healthcare, long-term care, estate planning, taxes, and purpose in retirement. They explain why retirement planning goes far beyond a 401(k), discuss common mistakes retirees make, and explore how the Purpose Approach helps connect financial decisions to long-term lifestyle goals. Get your complimentary meeting with Heidi and Gerry to make a comprehensive plan for your retirement – call 314-442-6476 or go to RickenFinancial.com [https://rickenfinancial.com/]. Click here [https://rickenfinancial.com/events/] to learn more about Ricken Financial's upcoming events or call 314-442-6476. Find the Rickens on social media: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/RickenFinancial]  |  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rickenfinancial/]  |  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@rickenfinancial] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Why Financial Independence Means More Than Investment Returns

What if one small tax-planning decision today could dramatically change what stays in your family's hands tomorrow? Hosts Gerry Ricken and Heidi Ricken Provost connect the spirit of American independence with financial independence, exploring tax-efficient retirement planning, Roth conversions, risk management, and reducing retirement stress. They discuss how proactive tax strategies can help retirees keep more of what they've earned while creating a long-term plan built around confidence, flexibility, and freedom. Get your complimentary meeting with Heidi and Gerry to make a comprehensive plan for your retirement – call 314-442-6476 or go to RickenFinancial.com [https://rickenfinancial.com/]. Click here [https://rickenfinancial.com/events/] to learn more about Ricken Financial's upcoming events or call 314-442-6476. Find the Rickens on social media: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/RickenFinancial]  |  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rickenfinancial/]  |  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@rickenfinancial] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Real Meaning of Independence in Retirement

Is financial independence really about money—or is it about having the freedom to spend your retirement years on what matters most? Hosts Gerry Ricken and Heidi Ricken Provost discuss America’s 250th birthday, the meaning of independence, and how tax strategies, income planning, healthcare decisions, and purposeful retirement planning work together. They also share personal Fourth of July memories and explain why a retirement plan should focus on much more than investments alone. Get your complimentary meeting with Heidi and Gerry to make a comprehensive plan for your retirement – call 314-442-6476 or go to RickenFinancial.com [https://rickenfinancial.com/]. Click here [https://rickenfinancial.com/events/] to learn more about Ricken Financial's upcoming events or call 314-442-6476. Find the Rickens on social media: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/RickenFinancial]  |  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rickenfinancial/]  |  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@rickenfinancial] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Conversation No One Wants in Retirement Planning

What happens when retirement planning collides with life’s toughest realities? Gerry Ricken and Heidi Ricken Provost explore the often-avoided side of retirement—death, loss, and the financial decisions that follow. From beneficiary mistakes to power of attorney gaps, they break down how unprepared plans can unravel quickly. The conversation highlights why estate planning, clear documentation, and ongoing reviews matter, especially during emotional moments, and how thoughtful preparation can reduce financial stress when it matters most. Get your complimentary meeting with Heidi and Gerry to make a comprehensive plan for your retirement – call 314-442-6476 or go to RickenFinancial.com [https://rickenfinancial.com/]. Click here [https://rickenfinancial.com/events/] to learn more about Ricken Financial's upcoming events or call 314-442-6476. Find the Rickens on social media: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/RickenFinancial]  |  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rickenfinancial/]  |  YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@rickenfinancial] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.