Fiduciaries, Compensation, and Fatal Mistakes, Ep #60

What is a fiduciary? How are financial advisors compensated? What is a fatal mistake I see people make with investing? In this episode of retirement made easy, I answer these listener questions so that you can be well-educated about your advisor—and your investments....

How to Navigate a Market Crash in Retirement, Ep #57

The last big crash where the year ended down was 2008, with the market ending down 38%. Before 2008, 2000–2002 were three years where the market was down in the double-digits. If you retire at age 62 like the average person, you’re expected to live another 30 years!...

The Basics of Health Insurance in Retirement, Ep #56

As you’re nearing retirement—or thinking about retiring early—you must think about your options for health insurance. If you’re retiring early, you have three options for healthcare. If you’re planning on waiting until age 65 to retire, you’ll qualify for Medicare. I...