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In today's podcast episode I have the good fortune to interview Joe Hancock and Katie Warren who are with HighGround Advisors regarding Donor-Advised funds and charitable giving strategies. We cover a lot of the mechanics of donor advised funds such as how to set one up, how they work, fees associated with them and some of the tax benefits that come along with them. One interesting aspect we discuss is how donor advised funds can be used as a tool for multi-generational giving and passing on philanthropic values to future generations. This is particularly relevant for families who want to involve their children in charitable giving. We explored various strategies, including bunching or bundling donations together in specific years to enhance itemized donations on your tax return or donating appreciated assets like business interests, mineral interests and real estate. We also discuss qualified charitable distributions, charitable gift annuities and charitable trusts as alternative ways to support charities wh

In today's podcast, Jason interviews Anne Lester about her new book, "Your Best Financial Life: Save Smart Now for the Future You Want." Anne is a retirement expert, formerly serving as the Head of Retirement Solutions for JPMorgan Asset Management, where she dedicated nearly 30 years of her career. During the interview, Anne not only shares insights from her own retirement journey but also discusses the aspects of retirement she eagerly anticipates in this new phase of life. She offers practical tactics for simplifying money management, including the implementation of guardrails to mitigate financial regret. Make sure to listen until the end, where she emphasizes the importance of cash flow in retirement preparation. For additional articles, links, and resources, please visit https://SoundRetirementPlanning.com.      

Here is a question for you to consider. What's the point of accumulating wealth for retirement if poor health prevents you from enjoying it? Recenlty I have had people noticing that I have lost weight, commenting on how skinny I have become and asking me what I was doing. And I have to tell you I am feeling great. So in todays podcast I'm going to share with you what changed and how I've been able to lose 20 pounds in four months and also lose the belly fat. I'm going to share my diet and exercise routines and the technology I used to record my progress.

In this Easter special episode, Jason welcomes Tim Tenbrink as a guest to delve into the topic of biblical stewardship.

In today's podcast we cover a lot of retirement topics. The reason I wanted to share this podcast episode with you is because we talked about finding purpose in this next phase of life. I want all of the people who listen to Sound Retirement Radio to achieve Clarity, Confidence and Freedom and I want you to retire too something, not from something. In this podcast we discuss 7 exercises you can use to help you achieve a greater sense of clarity. The free PDF document we discuss in this episdoe will be made available as a link on Sound Retirement Planning.com. If you are preparing for retirement be sure to go through the 7 exercises so that you can have a greater sense of clarity as your prepare for retirement. When you know what is most important in life it makes it easier to prioritize your most valuable resource, your time. I hope you enjoy this podcast episode. As always articles, links and resources will be available at SoundRetirementPlanning.com just click on episode #424

In today's podcast episode, I want to explore how to evaluate if it makes sense to sell a rental property. Many people we have served over the years own rental properties and rental properties can be a great tool for retirement because they generate predictable inflation-adjusted income. However rental properties can have their drawbacks as well. In today's show, I am going to share the process that we use to help people evaluate if they should keep or sell a rental property from the perspective of retirement cash flow. With interest rates on fixed income being so low for so many years it had been hard to justify selling a rental property but with fixed income interest rates increasing and the appreciation of real estate starting to stall as a result of higher borrowing costs, the analysis is changing.   The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool, user error could potentially lead to costly mistakes. To avoid this, let the experienced advisors

It is my good fortune to have Wes Crill, PhD as a guest on the podcast today. Wes is a senior investment director and Vice President with Dimensional Fund Advisors. Prior to joining Dimensional, he was a PhD student studying materials science engineering at North Carolina State. His research focused on modeling engineering processes at a scale of 1 billionth the size of a human hair. In today's podcast we discuss the difference between investing and gambling. The benefits of global diversification. Some of the nuances associated with only investing in the S&P 500 index. We discuss the life cycle theory of finance, should you buys gold, the reconstitution effect of index funds, the importance of having a financial plan, mutual funds vs ETF's, Why not all small cap investing is the same among fund providers. We discuss the science of investing and the pursuit of higher expected returns. The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool, user error

One of my clients recently forwarded an article with the headline that reads "US economist predicts 2024 will bring "Biggest crash of our lifetime". Here is a quote from the article  "This is the one time I'm telling you, do not listen to your financial adviser. Things are not going to come back to normal in a few years. We may never see these levels again. And this crash is not going to be a correction. It's going to be more in the '29 to '32 level. And anybody who sat through that would have shot their stockbroker." Unfortunately, when these types of articles are published it can cause people to worry and question both their financial plan and their investment strategy. The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool, user error could potentially lead to costly mistakes. To avoid this, let the experienced advisors at Parker Financial LLC guide you. When you hire our team, we offer a comprehensive review of your current investments, taxes, and the

Will the outcome of the next presidential election have an impact on your investment strategy? Should it? Will you be making changes to your investments depending on who is elected? Articles, Links & Resources Visit: https://soundretirementplanning.com/ We're on YouTube! Are you DIY?  Be sure to check out the Retirement Budget Calculator LET'S CONNECT: Facebook LinkedIn Website  

In todays podcast I'm going to share some of my favorite things in 2023. You will notice I'm releasing this episode on Black Friday. It's time to get your wallet out and start shopping. This time of year give me a bit of anxiety because I'm not very good at buying gifts. I remember when Oprah used to do her Favorite things TV show and everyone in the audience would receive gifts, well no such luck in todays podcast you guys are not getting anything other than ideas. But finding the perfect gift for people can be difficult so I wanted to share with you some of my favorite things from 2023 and maybe inspire you to think of a gift ideas for the special people in your life. The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool, user error could potentially lead to costly mistakes. To avoid this, let the experienced advisors at Parker Financial LLC guide you. When you hire our team, we offer a comprehensive review of your current investments, taxes, and the d

We made it. Following today's podcast, I am excited to announce that all 13 chapters of my latest book have been recorded and released as a free podcast exclusively for you, our listening community. Soon we will be releasing the audiobook. If you listen to, or read the entire book you will notice that it starts with a basic framework for a comprehensive retirement financial plan and each chapter builds on the next. I sure appreciate the opportunity to teach you the concepts, ideas and strategies that will help you have an amazing retirement. We have some incredible things scheduled for 2024. Having surpassed 1 million podcast downloads and with thousands of individuals utilizing our retirement budget calculator, we are expanding our team at Parker Financial, to provide even greater assistance to individuals seeking investment management and retirement planning in 2024. Our aim is to empower more people than ever before. It's going to be an amazing year. As we approach Thanksgiving, I just want to let you know

In this podcast episode, I will provide compelling reasons for you to seriously consider the benefits of hiring a financial advisor. Why it is important to avoid high fees and commissions. To comprehend the potential value that advisors can offer, we examine studies conducted by Canada, Vanguard, Morningstar, and Envestnet PMC. Hiring a financial advisor can bring peace of mind, as it helps us uncover the unknowns we didn't even realize existed. Hiring a financial advisor can provide valuable assistance in various aspects of your financial planning. They can help you create a comprehensive retirement plan, guide you in asset allocation and risk management, assist with investment management, cash-flow planning, and income sourcing. Additionally, they can offer expertise in tax planning, charitable giving strategies, and estate planning concepts. A financial advisor can also provide behavioral coaching to help you make informed decisions. After listening to today's podcast, I hope that many of you will consider

In today's podcast, you are going to learn about Medicare. Medicare is a comprehensive health insurance program that becomes available to most individuals when they reach the age of 65. We cover topics such as, What are the different parts of Medicare, when should you enroll? How much should you budget for Medicare? Insurance often stands out as the most significant expense for those who have successfully paid off their mortgage. Medicare is a good deal once you turn 65 and you will want to make the most of it. The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool, user error could potentially lead to costly mistakes. To avoid this, let the experienced advisors at Parker Financial LLC guide you. When you hire our team, we offer a comprehensive review of your current investments, taxes, and the data in the Retirement Budget Calculator. We will ensure your plan's completeness and accuracy, helping you create an investment strategy, assist with tax planning

In today's podcast, we are going to explore Rebalancing. We will look at investment portfolio construction, how rebalancing is implemented and when you should consider doing the rebalancing. When you are getting ready to retire you will begin to think more about how your investments can generate cash flow and you will likely feel the need to reduce volatility when you begin taking portfolio withdrawals. Rebalancing serves primarily as a risk mitigation tool rather than a means of maximizing returns. According to a paper by Vanguard, "rebalancing tends to increase a portfolio's Sharpe ratio, improving risk-adjusted returns". The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool, user error could potentially lead to costly mistakes. To avoid this, let the experienced advisors at Parker Financial LLC guide you. When you hire our team, we offer a comprehensive review of your current investments, taxes, and the data in the Retirement Budget Calculator. We wil

In Chapter 9, we delve into the importance of asset allocation and the pursuit of higher expected returns using academic research to inform our investing strategy. The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool, user error could potentially lead to costly mistakes. To avoid this, let the experienced advisors at Parker Financial LLC guide you. When you hire our team, we offer a comprehensive review of your current investments, taxes, and the data in the Retirement Budget Calculator. We will ensure your plan's completeness and accuracy, helping you create an investment strategy, assist with tax planning, and monitor your plan to maximize your retirement benefits. At Parker Financial we offer a well-crafted retirement investment strategy, deeply rooted in academic data and financial science which can be the key to a prosperous retirement. Don't leave your future to chance. Take the first step towards a sound retirement. Schedule your complimentary di

In Chapter 8, we dive into investing strategies. I spend the first couple of pages of this chapter talking about diversification of your money across time segments, often called buckets. Since the publication of this book I have completed some additional back testing of a bucket strategy using a bucket simulator that one of our RBC community members developed and which you have access to. One of the things I was attempting to do in the buckets backtest was to simplify buckets by spending them sequentially rather than having refill rules. In this chapter I discuss bucket refills but after doing additional research on spending sequentially I don't think the refill rules are necessary. When you watch the video you will see that this approach of diversification works very well when compared with a 60/40 stock bond mix that is rebalanced each year. At least it works really well in the context of history. As I often remind the people we serve. History is a guide, but past performance is no guarantee of future resul

In Chapter 7, we dive into retirement withdrawal strategies. We will look at the 4% withdrawal rule, the buckets strategy (which is similar to the barbel strategy), Dynamic withdrawals, the RMD rule, Spending floors, only spending dividends and interest and never touching the principal. There are pros and cons to each of these strategies but at the end of the day you will need to pick the strategy that makes the most sense for you. The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool, user error could potentially lead to costly mistakes. To avoid this, let the experienced advisors at Parker Financial LLC guide you. When you hire our team, we offer a comprehensive review of your current investments, taxes, and the data in the Retirement Budget Calculator. We will ensure your plan's completeness and accuracy, helping you create an investment strategy, assist with tax planning, and monitor your plan to maximize your retirement benefits. At Parker Financial

In Chapter 6, we dive into the crucial decision of when to start claiming social security benefits. For many individuals, this choice can determine whether they have sufficient funds for retirement or face financial challenges later on. Implementing an effective social security claiming strategy can potentially result in an additional $50,000 to $100,000 of lifetime income. For many people social security is the only guaranteed income they will have in retirement. It is prudent to dedicate time to analyzing the numbers rather than relying on the opinionated individuals on social media platforms like Facebook. With years of research and expertise in this field, I will provide you with valuable insights in this chapter. For more comprehensive information on social security, please visit Sound Retirement Planning.com and search for Social Security. The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool, user error could potentially lead to costly mistakes. T

This special episode because I wanted to address some of the concerns we are hearing from people regarding stock market volatility and some of the news headlines. The title of this episode is "Down But Not Out". The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool, user error could potentially lead to costly mistakes. To avoid this, let the experienced advisors at Parker Financial LLC guide you. When you hire our team, we offer a comprehensive review of your current investments, taxes, and the data in the Retirement Budget Calculator. We will ensure your plan's completeness and accuracy, helping you create an investment strategy, assist with tax planning, and monitor your plan to maximize your retirement benefits. At Parker Financial we offer a well-crafted retirement investment strategy, deeply rooted in academic data and financial science which can be the key to a prosperous retirement. Don't leave your future to chance. Take the first step towards a

How much money do you need to retire? What impact will inflation have on your retirement? When should you start social security? How long will your money last? These are the topics I cover in my book and as we prepare to launch the audio version of the book I am giving you one chapter per week as a podcast episode. In episode 409, we delve into the crucial topic of retirement spending. Understanding your expenses plays a vital role in determining if your savings are sufficient. Unfortunately, many individuals preparing for retirement make a common error by solely focusing on their savings and investment strategies, while neglecting to allocate ample time towards understanding their spending patterns. To foster confidence as you approach retirement, it is paramount to prioritize the most crucial figure of all: your retirement spending.