Two Ways to Counter the Impact of Inflation, Ep #91

Mcdonald’s has over 38,000 restaurants across the world. They’ve closed all of their locations in Russia, which equates to about 2% of McDonald’s restaurants. Other companies—such as Apple—are following suit. How will those companies’ actions impact your portfolio?...

The Basics of Long-Term Care Insurance, Ep #89

What is long-term care insurance? Do you need long-term care insurance? How much does it cost? When should you buy it? Is it a good deal—or is it a ripoff? Long-term care insurance is a necessity for some and completely unnecessary for others. You want to make...

Investing is NOT the Same as Gambling, Ep #88

A listener recently messaged me and said that investing in the stock market—when it’s this volatile—feels like gambling at a casino. Intrigued by her observation, I dove into some research. In this episode of Retirement Made Easy, I share the results of my research...

How to Navigate the Volatile Market, Ep #87

Does the volatile stock market make you uneasy? It’s easy to lose sight of the purpose of your investments when you’re reading the latest headlines or watching the news—especially with what’s happening with Russia and Ukraine. The market seems to be plunging in...

What Rate of Return do You Need on Your Investments? Ep #86

The average non-smoking 62-year-old couple has a life expectancy of 30 years (living until age 92). That means the average couple needs to plan for a 30-year retirement. So how do you calculate the Rate of Return (RoR) that you need to make on your investments to...